2 h. ago POLL OF THE DAY: Should the BBC be allowed to continue charging a compulsory licence fee?

After years of scandals for the BBC culminating in the dramatic resignations of Director-General Tim Davie, the corporation is coming under increasing scrutiny over its mandatory licence fee.

Politics

2 h. ago Scots private hire driver caught with £20k dirty cash allowed to keep licence

Glasgow cabbie Raja Sadiq was given a warning by the city's licensing committee after police objected to his licence renewal.

Economics

38 h. ago Middle class drug use is funding Russia's war in Ukraine and espionage activity on British soil, NCA chiefs warn

A billion-dollar network so large it has bought a bank in Kyrgyzstan is operating in 28 UK towns and cities collecting 'dirty' cash from criminals then converting it to 'clean' cryptocurrency.

Events

2 d. ago Scotland squad celebrate World Cup qualification with private Glasgow party

Scotland's footballers were spotted partying at a Glasgow bar into the wee small hours after sealing their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Politics

5 d. ago Britain's cut price country homes: Why stunning mansions the cost of a London flat are languishing on the market

Research from the Daily Mail has identified a string of impressive country seats - ranging from disused castles to private Scottish islands - currently on the market for very low prices.

Economics

1 week ago The Guardian view on Scottish land reform: vast estates remain feudal in scale | Editorial

Half of the country’s privately owned countryside is held by just 421 owners. New legislation suggests democrats still fear powerful interestsNo other European country has such a narrow base of proprietorship as Scotland. Half of all privately owned rural land is held by 421 people or entities. The roots of such disparities lie in the past. The 18th- and 19th-century Highland clearances emptied the glens and readied them for private takeover. On the continent, and eventually in England, the great estates were broken up by inheritance and land taxes. By comparison, Scotland is still feudal in scale.The passing of a land reform bill, its supporters say, will change that. But doubts remain. Its proponents say the legislation could allow the Scottish government to intervene in private land sales and require large estates to be broken up. At its heart is the so-called transfer test. This would see Scottish ministers notified before any land sale over 1,000 hectares. However, they lack an...

Politics

2 w. ago Private jail among most violent and dangerous in Scotland, new figures suggest

Scotland's only privately run prison has been criticised over figures showing high numbers of prisoner assaults and self harming cases.

Events

2 w. ago Dirty cash gangster branded 'very silly' by judge before walking free from court

David Lindsay was caught with £156,975 in a Slaters bag as police carrying out a covert surveillance operation watched him take part in a cash handover.

Events

2 w. ago Scottish Highlands home with private island as its back garden goes up for sale

"The ultimate retreat in one of the country’s most breathtaking natural settings."

Economics

3 w. ago Scotland's first ever private woodland burial ground, on Ayrshire country estate, could be expanded

More than 250 bodies have been laid to rest at the site.

Politics

3 w. ago The private jet 'fair tax' that would make SNP £20 million for pubic services, analysis shows

The First Minister has been told to begin preparatory works on a private jet tax

Economics

3 w. ago The private jet 'fair tax' that would make SNP £20 million for public services, analysis shows

The First Minister has been told to begin preparatory works on a private jet tax

Economics