12 h. ago Scotland has a duty to be a good global citizen and help eradicate poverty

Writing in his regular column for the Record, the First Minister says his Government has a responsibility to fund international aid programmes helping some of the world's poorest communities.

Politics

8 d. ago Heritage boss sanctioned for 'upsetting Rod Stewart's wife and twerking in front of Martin Compston'

The investigation was sparked at Historic Environment Scotland (HES) after the Line of Duty star was "made uncomfortable" by the woman's behaviour.

Events

1 week ago Stamp Duty explained and how it differs in Scotland as Tories pledge to scrap 'bad tax'

Stamp duty has come into focus again this week after the Tories announced they would abolish the "bad tax"

Politics

1 week ago Stamp duty and LBTT: What is stamp duty? Why is Kemi Badenoch scrapping it? Does stamp duty exist in Scotland?

Kemi Badenoch wants to scrap stamp duty for people’s primary homes - and there is a push to axe a similar tax in Scotland

Politics

1 week ago Graeme Souness used to tell me to feign injury to withdraw from Scotland duty, says Rangers hero Ally McCoist

GRAEME SOUNESS was a bona fide Scotland hero .. but that doesn't mean he always approved of his players disappearing on Scotland duty when he became a manager. While McCoist was one of many stars of the Ibrox side's illustrious nine in a row era who played crucial roles in Scotland colours, rival fans accused...

Events

3 w. ago Wishaw MSP welcomes First Minister’s commitment to eradicating child poverty

The programme brings together local services in childcare, education, health, housing and employment to deliver joined-up, whole-family support.

Politics

3 w. ago Gianni Infantino’s Faustian pacts face biggest test as prospect of Israel ban moves closer

Sport should not be used to normalise abnormal conduct and it’s no longer possible to dispute the idea that Israel shouldn’t currently be participatingOne big thing about deals with the devil. Faustian pacts. Soul exchanges. The get-you-in-front-of-me-Satan dynamic. The key thing here, an element that often gets overlooked, is that consideration must also flow the other way. This is in the end an exchange, and one you don’t get to default on. When Pauly buys a share in the restaurant, well, Pauly buys you too.Watching Gianni Infantino on stage this week at the Atlantic Council Global Citizen Awards you wondered about this. There he is, our dear leader, alongside an iconic squad of fellow global rain-makers. To his left is a generic square-jawed galactic commander mail-order wellness powder type. On the edge of the group is a US politician who just looks like money made flesh, face as hard and blank as a government bond. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Almond Valley MSP welcomes First Minister’s commitment to eradicating child poverty

The programme brings together local services in childcare, education, health, housing and employment to deliver joined-up, whole-family support.

Politics

3 w. ago Cardi B replaces The Weeknd at the 2025 Global Citizen Festival

A few changes have been made to the 2025 Global Citizen Festival held in New York City's Central Park on Saturday

Politics