28 h. ago SNP Justice Secretary Angela Constance accused of misleading Parliament on trans prisoners debate

The Scottish Conservatives blasted the government minister for refusing to comment on an ongoing court case.

Events

48 h. ago Scots Secretary of State Douglas Alexander MP visits college campus and Summerlee Museum in Coatbridge to hear about projects

Coatbridge MP Frank McNally secured £20 million Plan for Neighbourhoods money from the Labour Government following the election last summer.

Politics

3 d. ago Readers’ letters: What next for our education system, who is running schools the Teachers or the pupils?

Having just read the Education secretary Jenny Gulruth’s article in Scotland on Sunday I am actually astounded with her comments like, we maybe should change school starting times because the pupils struggle to get out of bed in the morning.

Politics

3 d. ago Shona Robison may ‘potentially revisit’ Scottish taxes in response to UK Budget

The Finance Secretary said the Scottish Government had a ‘very limited’ set of levers to respond.

Economics

3 d. ago Scottish social justice secretary urges Chancellor not to slash Motability car scheme

SNP’s Shirley-Anne Somerville writes to UK ministers warning them not to balance the books at the expense of disabled people.

Society

3 d. ago Scottish Finance Secretary requests urgent meeting with Chancellor before Budget

Shona Robison has asked to meet Rachel Reeves where she will set out her three tests for the upcoming Budget.

Economics

4 d. ago Top Scots waterpark and museum could get UK Government funding as Douglas Alexander vows to 'revitalise' town

Douglas Alexander visited Coatbridge on Thursday alongside MP Frank McNally to talk about projects which could receive funding.

Politics

5 d. ago UK Government ‘disrespectful’ over Cameron Barracks plans, says council leader

The leader of Highland Council said there had been ‘no real engagement’ on plans to house 300 male asylum seekers at a barracks in Inverness.

Politics

7 d. ago Unfair to say locals were not consulted on asylum barracks plan – Alexander

The Scottish Secretary hit back at claims the UK Government failed to engage with Inverness officials over proposals to house 300 migrants there.

Events

7 d. ago Douglas Alexander 'perplexed' at SNP minister claiming to hear about asylum seeker plan on radio

The Scottish Secretary pointed the finger at Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville for claiming she “learned” about the plans “through the media” because she had written to the Home Office about it weeks before.

Politics

7 d. ago British leftwingers elated by Zohran Mamdani’s victory in New York, with some saying election has lessons for Labour – UK politics live

Sadiq Khan, Zack Polanski and Zarah Sultana among figures on the left praising the mayor-elect as they look at potential blueprint for elections in UKLibby Brooks is the Guardian’s Scotland correspondent.Scotland’s finance secretary Shona Robison has called for “urgent engagement” with the UK chancellor after Rachel Reeves flagged up the prospect of tax rises yesterday.We are calling on the UK government’s autumn budget to deliver more funding for those public services, infrastructure, and cost of living support – including by abolishing the two-child limit in universal credit.Scotland has been short-changed in the past, and we must not be left as an afterthought in the UK government’s budget. Under the current arrangements Scotland has to wait and see what impact the chancellor’s decisions will have for us.Recently the chancellor admitted that Brexit has damaged the economy. Brexit has had a hugely negative impact on public spending, reducing the available investment for public ser...

Politics

1 week ago Former SNP Health Secretary says governments are to blame for state of NHS

Jeane Freeman said politicians do not look at how the health service could be improved long-term because they are too busy focussing on the next election.

Politics

1 week ago Swinney holds talks on cutting whisky tariffs with US ambassador

The First Minister will also attend a whisky event and the rugby at Murrayfield with Warren Stephens.

Politics

1 week ago Swinney should focus on domestic policy rather than US whisky deal – Alexander

The First Minister has met with the president on the issue a number of times this year.

Economics

1 week ago Whisky on the menu as Scottish Secretary Alexander meets US ambassador

Warren Stephens will have talks with Mr Alexander before the diplomat attends the rugby clash between Scotland and the US on Saturday.

Politics

1 week ago China agrees to purchase 25 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans annually, treasury secretary says

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says China has agreed to purchase 25 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans annually as part of an agreement reached by its leaders

Politics

2 w. ago Scottish Government ‘stands ready’ to work with UK ministers on asylum barracks

The Scottish Social Justice Secretary spoke of her ‘intense level of frustration’ with how the situation has been handled.

Politics

2 w. ago Lorna Slater blames former Tory minister for collapse of SNP's flagship recycling scheme

Green MSP Lorna Slater accused former Scottish Secretary Alister Jack of acting in “bad faith”.

Politics

2 w. ago Trump floats Treasury secretary Scott Bessent as new Fed chair

US president expected to name successor to Jay Powell by Christmas

Politics

2 w. ago UK Government urged to offer State Pension age compensation to WASPI women

Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville also said lower life expectancy in Scotland than elsewhere in the UK risks inequalities in pensions.

Politics