6 h. ago UK Government told it ‘could have gone further’ on North Sea windfall tax

Patricia Ferguson, chair of the Scottish Affairs Committee, spoke out as the UK Government reaffirmed it would end the levy by 2030 at the latest.

Politics

10 h. ago Tour de France returns to UK as 2027 Grand Departs routes confirmed

Men’s tour begins in Edinburgh, with Tour de France Femme starting in Leeds

Politics

12 h. ago Tour de France Grand Depart route from Edinburgh through Borders revealed

Largest free sporting event in British history kicks off in Scotland

Politics

12 h. ago Tour de France reveals the six UK stage plans for historic 2027 Grands Départs

British roads will host the start of both races next yearFirst time both Grands Départs have been outside FranceThe men’s Tour de France will start in Scotland for the first time in 2027 and make its first visit to Wales when Britain stages the Grand Départ of the men’s and women’s races in the biggest festival of elite cycling on the isles since London 2012.Across six days of racing on British roads, the men’s Tour will visit Edinburgh, Carlisle, Keswick, Liverpool, Welshpool and Cardiff, while the Tour de France Femmes races from Leeds to Manchester, then to Sheffield and also includes a central London stage. On Thursday night all host cities were illuminated by yellow beams in recognition of them staging the Tour. Continue reading...

Politics

14 h. ago West Lothian RAAC meeting with Scottish Government pulled at 11th hour

The meeting planned for Tuesday morning was postponed after the chair of the national campaign group, Wilson Chowdhry, sustained a knee injury.

Politics

16 h. ago John Swinney under fire over ‘smallest tax cut in history’ after Scottish Budget

The First Minister was challenged at Holyrood over income tax proposals in this week’s Scottish Government Budget.

Economics

16 h. ago Do not let US use Scottish airports to launch Greenland attack, Swinney urged

It comes after the American military used Wick Airport in an operation to seize a Venezuelan-linked oil tanker in the North Atlantic.

Events

24 h. ago Public body watchdog slams Scottish Government's 'lack of clarity' on leadership failure at quango

Scotland’s Auditor General Stephen Boyle gave evidence to Holyrood’s audit committee on his damning report into Historic Environment Scotland

Politics

24 h. ago Scottish budget: 'Tough decisions' on police and fire service, say unions

The Scottish Police Federation and Fire Brigades’ Union had condemned the Scottish Government’s budgetfor 2026/27

Events

24 h. ago SNP Government 'took four months' to give defence firms new munitions policy guidance

John Swinney announced in September that the Scottish Government would reverse its long-standing ban on using public money for munitions manufacturing - but only recently gave firms guidance.

Politics

37 h. ago Wishaw MP hits out at Scottish Government's 'copy, paste, repeat' Budget

Finance Secretary Shona Robison delivered the 2026-27 budget in Holyrood on Tuesday afternoon.

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40 h. ago Energy minister rebuked by stats authority over Scottish NHS claims

Michael Shanks posted a video to social media last November accusing the Scottish Government of ‘doctoring’ NHS figures.

Politics

41 h. ago Offshore wind power auction a ‘missed opportunity’, Scottish Government says

The latest round of contracts under flagship renewable energy auctions has been announced.

Politics

42 h. ago Linlithgow MSP welcomes government's commitment to proposed Winchburgh station

As part of the Scottish Budget at Holyrood, the government confirmed their commitment to delivering a train station for the West Lothian town.

Politics

42 h. ago Budget plans aim to help families when they need it most, insists John Swinney

The Scottish First Minister has hailed his Government’s tax and spending plans for 2026-27, which were unveiled at Holyrood on Tuesday.

Politics

49 h. ago Charity given Scottish Government funding despite probe over financial decisions

Kibble Education and Care Centre is currently the subject of a near three-year probe by the Scottish charity regulator.

Politics

59 h. ago Robison cannot say if five more national treatment centres will be delivered

The infrastructure pipeline was published alongside Tuesday’s Budget, leaving out the national treatment centres.

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60 h. ago ‘Brighter future’ ahead for Scots under Budget plans, claims Shona Robison

The Scottish Finance Secretary has unveiled her draft tax and spending plans for 2026-27.

Politics

61 h. ago Tax cut for lower earners in Scotland as richest set to pay more for homes

Two of the three lowest tax brackets will increase by 7.4%.

Economics

62 h. ago Budget funding for ‘essential’ colleges and universities hailed by lecturer

James Mahon also said his sector cannot afford to face more cuts.

Economics