8 h. ago I'll bar negligent NHS managers from senior jobs, Wes Streeting pledges in wake of infected blood and Lucy Letby scandals

NHS managers who are found responsible for professional misconduct will be barred from taking up other senior roles in the Health Service, under plans to be unveiled by ministers.

Society

13 h. ago JK Rowling hits out at Nicola Sturgeon in the wake of NHS Fife trans row

JK Rowling has reignited her feud with Nicola Sturgeon - and blamed her for the SNP's handling of the NHS Fife trans row.

Events

40 h. ago Senior nurse said Sandie Peggie was ‘intolerant’ of trans people, tribunal told

Ms Peggie, a nurse, has lodged a claim against NHS Fife and trans medic Dr Beth Upton, citing four claims under the Equality Act 2010.

Events

42 h. ago Issue of trans doctor using female facilities at Fife hospital 'had previously been raised'

Sandie Peggie was suspended after she complained about having to share a changing room with Dr Upton at the hospital on Christmas Eve 2023.

Science

3 d. ago NHS Fife: John Swinney has 'confidence' in NHS Fife despite nurse Sandie Peggie being cleared of misconduct

FM ‘supports’ NHS Fife after trans medic row nurse cleared of misconduct

Events

3 d. ago Swinney ‘supports’ NHS Fife after trans medic row nurse cleared of misconduct

The First Minister said the health board ‘has my confidence and support’.

Politics

3 d. ago NHS Fife equality lead sought guidance on trans staff policies, tribunal told

Isla Bumba, a graduate who works as NHS Fife’s equality and human rights lead officer, gave evidence on Wednesday at a tribunal in Dundee.

Events

3 d. ago Harry Potter star Miriam Margolyes hits out at 'furious' trans backlash against JK Rowling

Harry Potter star Miriam Margolyes has criticised the transgender community for reacting with 'fury' to JK Rowling's views on gender identity.

Events

3 d. ago Nurse suspended after complaining about doctor using female changing room is cleared of gross misconduct

Sandie Peggie was suspended after she complained about having to share a changing room with transgender medic Dr Beth Upton at the NHS Fife hospital where they both worked.

Society

4 d. ago NHS Fife trans changing room row employment tribunal set to resume

Sandie Peggie was suspended after she complained about having to share a changing room with Dr Beth Upton

Politics

9 d. ago NHS Fife's £220,000 legal bill after transgender row tribunal

Up to the end of March, a total of £220,465.93 was spent on the case.

Economics

1 week ago Sandie Peggie: NHS Fife legal fees cost revealed in trans doctor Beth Upton tribunal case

The cost of legal fees for NHS Fife in the Sandie Peggie tribunal case has been revealed.

Events

1 week ago Nicola Sturgeon was involved in 'political conspiracy' against Alex Salmond, claims ex

Kenny MacAskill renewed his calls for a public inquiry into the events surrounding an investigation into the late Alex Salmond.

Politics

2 w. ago Nicola Sturgeon posts 'final' update on memoir 'Frankly' ahead of book's publication next month

Nicola Sturgeon has announced her book has gone to print after reading over a final draft.

Politics

2 w. ago Nicola Sturgeon's husband Peter Murrell granted legal aid after he was charged with embezzlement

EXCLUSIVE: The Daily Record can reveal the taxpayer is set to pay the former SNP CEO's legal bills.

Politics

3 w. ago Nicola Sturgeon at book festival awarded £300k from taxpayers after hiring her ex

Ex-first minister Sturgeon is promoting her memoir at the Edinburgh International Book Festival which recently appointed her former top aide Liz Lloyd as a director.

Economics

3 w. ago JK Rowling hits back as Stephen Fry accuses her of being 'a lost cause' and 'radicalised'

JK Rowling, who referred to transgender women as 'men' after the Supreme Court Ruling, lashed out at Stephen Fry after he called her a 'lost cause'

Events

3 w. ago JK Rowling hits back at Stephen Fry and says she and the Harry Potter narrator were NEVER even friends

Sir Stephen Fry, 67, previously branded JK Rowling a 'friend of mine', adding he did not plan to 'abandon' friendships despite his trans pals being 'deeply upset' by the author.

Events

4 w. ago Steps' Ian H Watkins hits out at JK Rowling as he claims the LGBTQI+ community is 'under attack': 'How dare you challenge my existence?'

Ian H Watkins has hit back at JK Rowling as he spoke out on the minority choosing to attack the LBGTQI community. 

Events

4 w. ago Scottish Government ending use of WhatsApp after Covid inquiry criticism

The new policy comes into effect on Friday, ahead of the previously agreed date of spring next year.

Politics