6 h. ago NHS app to become default source for appointments, screenings and test results

Millions more people will receive personal health information directly to their smartphones within the next three years.

Politics

14 h. ago Health Secretary to unveil 'death of the doctor's letter' in digital first switch to help slash NHS postage bills

Health Secretary Wes Streeting will unveil plans to switch to a 'digital first' system, with almost all patient communications made via the NHS app.

Society

23 h. ago Cruise Scotland warns government against ‘damaging’ levy proposal

Scottish cruise industry organisation warns government that a levy could dwindle its £130m annual revenue

Events

24 h. ago Liberty loses bid to bring legal action against equalities body

The Equality and Human Rights Commission is consulting on guidance following the Supreme Court’s ruling on gender earlier this year.

Politics

30 h. ago Former SNP Health Secretary calls for John Swinney to resign after Hamilton by

Alex Neil said the current SNP leadership needs to be "replaced urgently".

Society

39 h. ago Teachers balloted for strike action over ‘excessive’ workloads

It comes after the EIS union found 44% of teachers work an additional seven unpaid hours in a typical week.

Events

49 h. ago West Lothian organisation receives funding from Scottish Government to continue climate change actions

Projects range from community growing initiatives and local energy solutions to flood prevention

Politics

51 h. ago Calls for police dogs to be awarded government pensions when they retire

A campaign has been launched by a dog charity for retited police dogs to be given their own pensions to pay for vets bills

Events

54 h. ago Talks planned over Scottish Government backing for Galloway after national park plans ditched

Galloway and West Dumfries MSP Finlay Carson is due to meet Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon today.

Politics

68 h. ago Two new business units at former contaminated Shawfield site now complete

They were completed ‘on time and on budget’ after a funding boost from the Scottish Government.

Politics

3 d. ago Swinney ‘must be held to account’ over Scottish Water pay dispute, unions say

Staff at the company are on strike.

Economics

3 d. ago No changes to drug laws even if consumption room is a success, says minister

Dame Diana Johnson said the UK Government does not support such facilities.

Politics

3 d. ago Scottish Government challenged by Livingston MP over its policy of not spending to support munitions manufacture

Gregor Poynton is calling for reform of the Scottish National Investment Bank’s policies

Politics

3 d. ago UK Government’s immigration plans could be ‘ticking time bomb’ for Scottish construction

Trade association warns that potential exodus of industry professionals to England will leave nation ‘bereft of skills’ and damage transition to net zero

Politics

3 d. ago What is Operation Stork Speed? RFK Jr’s plan to take on the baby formula industry

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has ordered a review of the ingredients in infant formula

Politics

3 d. ago Calls for delayed West Lothian train station to be funded by Scottish Government

As the council and Winchburgh Developments prepare to meet potential funders of the long delayed station, Labour’s Linlithgow councillor Tom Conn called on the SNP government to “stop ducking and diving.”

Politics

4 d. ago Obama says Republicans are putting millions of Americans’ healthcare at risk

Rare intervention from former president urges people to call their senators to oppose Trump tax billBarack Obama has warned that Congress is putting millions of Americans at risk of losing healthcare coverage, in a rare intervention from the former president as the Republican party advances legislation that would gut major provisions of the Affordable Care Act.“Congressional Republicans are trying to weaken the Affordable Care Act and put millions of people at risk of losing their health care,” Obama posted on social media. “Call your Senators and tell them we can’t let that happen.” Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago Kennedy has ordered a review of baby formula. Here's what you should know

Health Secretary Robert F

Politics

4 d. ago Families, pensioners and disabled people due between £59 and £305 in one

Thousands of households will receive additional cash support from the Scottish Government.

Economics

4 d. ago Development on Bannockburn battlefield site refused planning permission

The local council previously approved the proposals, but that decision has now been overturned by Scottish ministers.

Events