96 m. ago SNP cuts blamed as fire service 999 response times slowest in decade

The Scottish Conservatives have pointed to ‘savage and sustained budget cuts’ by the Scottish Government

Events

3 h. ago Scots cannot afford a third decade of SNP Government at Holyrood

In his regular column for the Record, the Scottish Labour leader said Scots urgently need a government that will do right by the next generation and create opportunities for all.

Politics

51 h. ago Dad of tragic Scots boy in government help call after selling home amid treatment nightmare

Jamie Tierney, whose son is terminally ill, has sold the family home.

Politics

51 h. ago Buy British buses to save 400 Scottish jobs at Alexander Dennis, says MP

EXCLUSIVE: Euan Stainbank said procurement rules needed reform to ensure UK manufacturers were given priority when it came to investing in public transport.

Politics

64 h. ago Preferred candidate for chairman of Climate Change Committee announced

The role is key to the committee’s work of advising ministers on climate targets and reporting progress to Parliament.

Politics

64 h. ago Next generation of Red Arrows jets could be assembled at Prestwick Airport

Aeralis is discussing a strategic partnership with the Central Ayrshire airport.

Politics

65 h. ago Gender critical campaigners demand action from government on toilet access

Sex Matters have threatened legal action and demanded action by next Wednesday.

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3 d. ago Scottish Labour MPs call for UK Government to 'tell a better story' on election anniversary

EXCLUSIVE: Speaking to the Record, Scottish Labour MPs have given their verdicts on a difficult first year in charge for Keir Starmer.

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3 d. ago Government still reforming ‘utterly broken’ welfare system – Murray

The Scottish Secretary said the Government is still on a ‘journey’ of welfare reform.

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3 d. ago Another car maker threatens factory closures as pressure to increase EV sales weighs heavy

European boss Jean-Philippe Imparato (inset) says EU makers are being forced to sell more EVs to cut CO2 emissions or risk penalties as part of the bloc's efforts to hit air pollution targets.

Events

4 d. ago ‘Certain inevitability’ to Grangemouth closure when Labour won power – minster

Michael Shanks told MPs the plant was ‘far too far down the line’ for the outcome to be averted by the time his party won the election.

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4 d. ago Swinney concerned about budget after ‘chaotic and shambolic’ welfare reforms

The First Minister was speaking after Sir Keir Starmer’s UK Government was forced into a last-minute climbdown.

Economics

4 d. ago Alexander Dennis redundancy consultation extended by two weeks

The Finance Secretary said the move would allow the bus manufacturer to explore all options to retain the 400 staff at its two Scottish sites.

Politics

4 d. ago Lifeline for Alexander Dennis workers as SNP Government considers furlough scheme

More than 400 staff could lose their jobs if the bus manufacturer proceeds with a plan to close factories in Scotland and switch production to England.

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5 d. ago Scottish government minister says UK welfare reforms should be abandoned

The Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill passed its first legislative hurdle at Westminster.

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6 d. ago Labour benefits cuts latest: Pressure piles on Starmer after Burnham tells MPs to vote down welfare bill

Around 50 MPs are still thought to be planning to rebel against the bill in a crunch vote on Tuesday

Events

6 d. ago Scots Labour MPs still undecided about UK Government benefit cuts

EXCLUSIVE: The Record understands several Scottish MPs could still rebel against the Government over its planned welfare reforms.

Politics

7 d. ago Lecturers to be consulted on industrial action following ‘derisory’ pay offer

The Educational Institute of Scotland University Lecturers’ Association has warned of ‘widespread disruption’ in the event of industrial action.

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8 d. ago Alexander Dennis bus firm pulls out of Scotland with manufacturing jobs at risk

Workers at Greenfold Systems Ltd in Dunfermline were informed of potential redundancies as around half the workforce are employed to construct parts for the firm's buses.

Economics

9 d. ago Lanarkshire MSP calls for end to "woke obsession" in the public sector

A Freedom of Information response from the Scottish Government reveals that they are spending almost £4 million a year on ‘woke’ jobs in the public sector.

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