4 h. ago Budget Bill set to clear final hurdle at Scottish Parliament

Holyrood is expected to pass the 2025-26 budget plans when MSPs vote at the end of business.

Politics

13 h. ago Motherwell and Wishaw Inner Wheel Club receive Scottish Parliament recognition

The ladies were delighted to learn that they had received a letter advising that Motherwell and Wishaw MSP, Clare Adamson, has raised a motion at the Scottish Parliament recognising the club for their longstanding contribution to the community.

Politics

33 h. ago Rangers boss Philippe Clement to be SACKED as exit talks enter final hurdle

The Rangers manager is set to leave the club after a dismal 2-0 defeat to St Mirren on Saturday afternoon - with the club in talks over his departure

Politics

34 h. ago Philippe Clement to be sacked by Rangers as boss in exit talks with final financial hurdle remaining

The boss looks to be inching closer to the exit door amid a nightmare campaign

Economics

46 h. ago The damning level of winter energy debt revealed in briefing to Scottish Parliament

The average energy debt of those seeking help in Scotland this winter is £2,500 and even higher for those from rural communities, a key support agency has warned.

Politics

59 h. ago Linlithgow MSP welcomes extra funding to help secure future for Grangemouth workers

The First Minister confirmed to the Scottish Parliament that an amendment will be lodged to the Scottish Government’s 2025-26 Budget Bill to allocate an additional £25 million to establish a Grangemouth Just Transition Fund.

Economics

3 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway council tax set to be hiked by at least 8.5 per cent

The local authority is facing a financial black hole of nearly £12million in 2025/26, meaning councillors will need to make some tough decisions when they meet to set their budget on Thursday.

Politics

3 d. ago Lanarkshire MSP warns drug deaths will rise unless funding reaches the frontline

Monica Lennon MSP who has been campaigning on drug and alcohol issues in the Scottish Parliament since 2016 has welcomed an Evaluation of the National Drug Deaths Mission.

Events

4 d. ago Fife Council Budget: councillors vote for 8.2% Council Tax rise

Fifers are facing an 8.2% Council Tax rise after Fife Council set its budget today.

Politics

4 d. ago Lanarkshire Labour politicians announce candidacy for 2026 Scottish Parliament election

Central Scotland list MSP Mark Griffin and North Lanarkshire councillor Ayeshah Khan announced their intentions to stand as the party's candidates in the twinned selection of Uddingston & Bellshill and Motherwell & Wishaw

Politics

4 d. ago Labour secures backing for Welsh budget with final details set to be announced

Labour's final Welsh budget spending plans for 2025/6 are understood to have won the support of Lib Dem Jane Dodds. The new plans are expected to include changes and some extra money being announced

Politics

4 d. ago Clydesdale councillor to stand in Scottish Parliament election

Lynsey Hamilton has been named as the constituency's Labour candidate for next year's poll

Politics

5 d. ago Glasgow Clyde Tunnel toll considered for drivers as council look to boost income

Glasgow City Council will set its budget for 2025/26 tomorrow.

Politics

5 d. ago SNP minister becomes latest to announce decision to stand down from Holyrood

Former journalist has been a member of the Scottish Parliament since 2011

Politics

5 d. ago Apple launch live updates: 'Budget' iPhone SE 4 set to be announced today

Apple CEO Tim Cook says the iPhone maker will introduce the “newest member of the family” on Wednesday.

Politics

6 d. ago Parliament launches vote for new quotes to be carved into Holyrood wall

The public are being urged to choose between two quotes from three former makars – with the most popular to be carved into Holyrood’s Canongate Wall.

Politics

6 d. ago Care home closure set to reduce council budget gap by over £1m

RCT's cabinet will soon discuss its budget plans for next year which at the moment include a 4.5% council tax increase

Economics

6 d. ago New 2025 Apple iPhone SE launch date confirmed as prices set to be revealed

The new budget iPhone SE is set to be revealed this week by Apple

Economics

7 d. ago Cost of West Lothian council services set to rise by an average of up to five per cent

Councillors will meet in Livingston next Tuesday, February 25, to set this year’s revenue and capital budget for West Lothian.

Politics

7 d. ago Bill to establish independent board for MLA pay moves a step closer

Some MLAs expressed concern that it is ‘laying the groundwork’ for a pay rise for MLAs.

Economics