44 h. ago Zelensky looks for peace deal... with Trump! Ukrainian leader says he 'regrets' White House row and is ready to work under Donald's 'strong leadership'

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has called for a truce in the sky and sea, and admitted he regrets how his disastrous White House visit went down. 

Politics

48 h. ago Renfrewshire Labour leader has 'no regrets' after SNP budget victory but says 'unserious' comment was 'over the top'

The administration's overall £583 million spending plan and 9.5 per cent council tax rise passed after a vote on Thursday.

Politics

5 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway councillor asks fellow members if they will pay voluntary parking fee

The depute Labour group leader posed the question after the idea formed part of SNP and Conservative budget proposals.

Politics

6 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway council tax to rise by nine per cent following budget meeting

The SNP's budget was voted through at today's full council meeting after receiving the backing of Labour councillors.

Economics

7 d. ago West Lothian opposition councillors blast ruling Labour group after debate on closures blocked

West Lothian’s SNP leader Councillor Janet Campbell hit out after Provost Cathy Muldoon ruled SNP budget proposals for funds to ‘save’ this week could not be debated.

Politics

7 d. ago Renfrewshire residents face 9.5 per cent hike in council tax – if SNP budget passes this week

The proposed rise will be discussed on Thursday as elected members meet to pore over spending plans for 2025/26.

Economics

8 d. ago SNP Budget plans approved with Greens, Lib Dems and Alba in support as Labour abstain

Green and Lib Dem MSPs backed the government during the Stage 3 vote on Tuesday, as well as Alba’s sole MSP.

Politics

8 d. ago SNP Budget plans approved with Greens, Lib Dems and Alba support

Ministers highlighted record spending for the NHS and councils in the £63 billion budget settlement.

Politics

9 d. ago SNP Government Budget to clear final hurdle after John Swinney agrees deals with parties

MSPs will vote on the final stage of Holyrood's spending plans for the year ahead with the NHS set to be handed record funding.

Economics