12 h. ago Former Scottish ministers should be investigated over hospital failures, says Anas Sarwar

‘Biggest scandal’ in Holyrood history, says Scottish Labour leader

Events

14 h. ago Nicola Sturgeon 'has questions to answer' over Queen Elizabeth University Hospital scandal

The former first minister was accused by Scottish Labour of having "hurried up" the opening of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital when it "wasn't safe to open".

Politics

15 h. ago Swinney: Holyrood’s days are numbered if Farage becomes prime minister

The First Minister accused the Reform UK leader of holding Holyrood in contempt.

Politics

15 h. ago Swinney: Not right for Trump to use tariffs as economic threat over Greenland

Scottish First Minister John Swinney said tariffs would be ‘deeply damaging’ and were the ‘wrong thing to do’.

Economics

22 h. ago Scottish ministers accused of 'out of the blue' move ditching rates relief for deer stalkers

Deer managers claim the decision was made without prior discussion or consultation with the sector

Politics

3 d. ago Court rejects Biffa’s £50m compensation bid over failed deposit return scheme

The company had taken Scottish ministers to court after the initiative was shelved.

Events

4 d. ago Woman, 68, is stabbed to death in pretty Hampshire village as wounded man, 39, is taken to hospital and police launch murder investigation

Police have launched a murder investigation after the woman was found at a property in Cheriton, Hampshire last Friday.

Events

4 d. ago John Swinney under fire over ‘smallest tax cut in history’ after Scottish Budget

The First Minister was challenged at Holyrood over income tax proposals in this week’s Scottish Government Budget.

Economics

4 d. ago Do not let US use Scottish airports to launch Greenland attack, Swinney urged

It comes after the American military used Wick Airport in an operation to seize a Venezuelan-linked oil tanker in the North Atlantic.

Events

4 d. ago Labour minister hits out at 'dishonest' SNP independence energy bills claim

A Scottish Labour UK minister has accused John Swinney of false claims over independence.

Politics

5 d. ago Energy minister rebuked by stats authority over Scottish NHS claims

Michael Shanks posted a video to social media last November accusing the Scottish Government of ‘doctoring’ NHS figures.

Politics

5 d. ago Budget plans aim to help families when they need it most, insists John Swinney

The Scottish First Minister has hailed his Government’s tax and spending plans for 2026-27, which were unveiled at Holyrood on Tuesday.

Politics

5 d. ago First Minister 'deeply concerned' he was not told of seized tanker in Scottish waters

The Marinera is in the Moray First as it is restocked with food and water for crew

Politics

5 d. ago Swinney ‘deeply concerned’ he was not informed about tanker in Scottish waters

The Marinera was seized by US forces in the North Atlantic last week.

Events

6 d. ago Business rates relief package a ‘sticking plaster’, Scottish ministers warned

Finance Secretary Shona Robison has announced her Budget for 2026-27.

Events

6 d. ago Scottish child payment increase ‘falls short’, says poverty action group

Tuesday’s Scottish Budget revealed the Scottish child payment will rise to £40 in 2027-28.

Politics

6 d. ago Russia opens criminal investigation into deaths of babies at Siberian hospital

The hospital's head doctor has been suspended amid the investigation

Events

7 d. ago Swinney condemns ‘absurdity’ of Mandelson remaining in House of Lords

The Scottish First Minister spoke out as the SNP at Westminster prepared to table a Bill seeking to remove the former minister’s peerage.

Politics

7 d. ago Swinney will still ‘work very hard’ to win backing for Scottish Budget

While Labour has already indicated it will not block the Scottish Budget, the First Minister said his Government is still in talks with other parties.

Economics

8 d. ago SNP Government Budget will be focused on the priorities of Scots

In his regular column for the Record, the First Minister looks ahead to the Scottish Government Budget.

Politics