28 h. ago Guatemala says it is willing to receive hundreds of deported children from US

Announcement comes a day after a US federal judge halted the deportation of 10 unaccompanied Guatemalan minorsGuatemala is ready and willing to receive about 150 unaccompanied children of all ages each week from the United States, the country’s president has said, a day after a US federal judge halted the deportation of 10 Guatemalan children.Those children had already boarded a plane when a court responded to an emergency appeal on Sunday. They were later returned to the custody of the Office of Refugee Resettlement. Continue reading...

Politics

56 h. ago ScotRail confirm new train prices from Monday as they scrap 'peak fares'

The Scottish Government is implementing a policy which they say will make train fares simpler, more flexible, and provide better value for money for rail users.

Economics

61 h. ago Minister admits it may take decade for full rollout of lung cancer screening

Jenni Minto said the Scottish Expert Advisory Group launched by the Government estimated it could take anywhere between seven and 10 years for a scheme to be fully set up across the country.

Politics

4 d. ago Teachers back strike action in consultative ballot over class contact time

The Educational Institute of Scotland said long-promised changes to ease teachers’ workload have not been delivered.

Events

4 d. ago Emma Caldwell public inquiry demand as family 'lose trust' in Crown Office

Lawyer Aamer Anwar issued a statement following a meeting with the Scottish Government justice secretary Angela Constance.

Society

4 d. ago Scottish Greens mark ‘generational shift’ as Greer and Mackay become co

A ballot of party members saw the pair replace Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater at the helm.

Politics

5 d. ago Scottish Government backs Loch Long Salmon in planning appeal

Conservation charity welcomes approval as a boost for rural investment and aquaculture

Politics

5 d. ago New Ayrshire cycle path threatens to wreck 'natural habitat', campaigners warn

The project is part of a £26m handout to Scottish local authorities via the Scottish Government’s Active Travel Infrastructure Fund.

Events

6 d. ago Forbes says GDP figures ‘encouraging’, despite slower growth than UK overall

Scotland’s economy grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of the year – below the 0.3% rise seen across the UK as a whole.

Politics

6 d. ago Historic castle put up for sale for £750,000 after Scottish islands back redevelopment plan

Scottish Government nature agency NatureScot owns Kinloch Castle on Rum but it said high maintenance costs mean selling it is necessary

Economics

6 d. ago Livingston MP's letter calls for clarity on new approach for East Calder health centre

The Scottish Government say a review of capital spending is being undertaken

Politics

6 d. ago Scottish ministers approve controversial fish farm plans three years after proposal was rejected

Ministers this week revealed their decision to uphold an appeal in favour of controversial plans for a salmon farm near Arrochar.

Politics

7 d. ago 'Big hit to Budget' coming for Scotland as weak tax base, benefits take toll: Scottish Fiscal Commission

The SNP’s choices to boost social security and public sector pay spending without enough funding , alongside Scotland’s weaker tax base, will leave the next Scottish Government with little room for new commitments.

Events

7 d. ago Sexual crime in Scotland rises as number of reported rapes soars

The shock figures were released by the Scottish Government.

Events

9 d. ago Swinney warns UK Government risking lives by failing dozens of Gazan students

The First Minster said the decision to only evacuate nine people was incomprehensible

Events

1 week ago Scottish rail passengers and staff under 'huge threat' from British Transport Police closures

Scottish Government adds its concern over plan to shut police offices at Scottish stations

Events

1 week ago Former high flats residents get chance to move back to new Ayr housing scheme

The project, which cost around £17.2m including a £6.7m contribution from the Scottish Government, will see 75 new homes completed in January 2026.

Politics

1 week ago Yvette Cooper vows to reverse 'chaotic and disorderly situation' of Epping asylum hotel in fiery statement

The Government plans to appeal against a court ruling blocking the use of an Epping hotel to house asylum seekers

Events

1 week ago West Lothian town among first to see plans for national 20mph speed limits

The speed limit through the town centre would be cut back in the first tier of communities which will see lower speed limits as part of a Scottish Government strategy.

Politics

1 week ago Scottish Labour leader hits out at Stirling candidate's ADHD diagnosis wait

In an interview with the Observer, Anas Sarwar labelled the three-year wait for his Stirling candidate's family "heart-breaking" - and called for greater "transparency" from the Scottish Government on mental health waiting times.

Politics