4 h. ago Partnership with researchers will help tackle ‘digital threats’ – senior officer

The announcement has been welcomed by Justice Secretary Angela Constance.

Events

5 h. ago Alexander hails ‘defence dividend’ for Scotland from new UK Government strategy

The UK Government’s Defence Industrial Strategy will provide a ‘real boost’ for Scotland’s economy, Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander said.

Politics

6 h. ago DWP clarifies rules on contacting neighbours during benefit fraud probes

A Freedom of Information (FOI) request has raised concerns that DWP fraud investigators might use neighbours to investigate benefit fraud cases, with DWP now giving their response

Politics

22 h. ago Scottish Government has no plan to recover £36 million of benefit fraud and error

There is no plan to recover £36 million of benefits overpayments and fraud after UK Government and Scottish Government part ways on welfare.

Economics

23 h. ago Elderly people to receive winter heating payment in November

More than 880,000 elderly people will begin receiving their payment from the Scottish Government in November, the Sunday Mail can reveal.

Politics

63 h. ago West Lothian village one of first to get new 20mph speed limit approved

The village’s proximity to Bathgate saw it included in the first tier of a county wide roll-out of speed reduction measures, as part of Scottish Government plans.

Politics

63 h. ago Campaigners call for public inquiry over deadline for pylon consultation

Community councils and campaigners have criticised the deadline on the proposed consultation for the Spittal to Beauly pylon line.

Events

65 h. ago Scotland first part of the UK to screen babies for ‘devastating’ rare condition

From early 2026 it is expected babies born in Scotland will be routinely tested for Spinal Muscular Atrophy.

Politics

2 d. ago Scottish Government accused of 'contempt for women' over language clash on day of For Women Scotland protest

On the day For Women Scotland campaigned outside the Scottish Parliament, minister were accused to showing “contempt” after using the language “pregnant people” in official government communications.

Politics

3 d. ago SQA staff balloted on industrial action after ‘unacceptable’ pay offer

The ballot will run until September 25, with the Unite union saying it will include staff at all grades and in all job roles.

Politics

3 d. ago Scottish Government working on removing free bus travel for poor behaviour

"Everyone has the right to be and feel safe when using or working on our public transport network."

Politics

3 d. ago Swinney’s independence referendum push is ‘diversion tactic’ – Starmer

The Prime Minister said the First Minister was using the constitution to distract from his record in Government.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘Lateness’ of UK Budget ‘entirely undesirable’, says Swinney

The First Minister was speaking after Chancellor Rachel Reeves said she will outline her fiscal plans in the Commons on November 26.

Politics

3 d. ago DWP on whether next door neighbours could be contacted during benefit fraud investigation

The DWP has responded to a Freedom of Information request which asked whether or not neighbours could be contacted during a benefit fraud investigation

Events

3 d. ago Fresh vote on independence ‘has never been more important’, says Swinney

The First Minister spoke as a new Scottish Government paper called on Westminster to ‘respect the people of Scotland’s right to decide their future’.

Politics

3 d. ago DWP update on rules over contacting neighbours in benefit fraud probes

The DWP has explained whether it would contact a neighbours of a benefit fraud suspect - and it's also clarified whether neighbours would be asked to conduct video surveillance on a suspect

Politics

4 d. ago ‘Unhelpful’ Budget date could delay Holyrood tax and spending plans to new year

Scottish Finance Secretary Shona Robison hit out after Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed she will outline her fiscal plans on November 26.

Economics

4 d. ago DWP start date for new Eligibility Verification and ‘monitoring’ bank accounts to stop benefit fraud

The Eligibility Verification Measure will not give DWP direct access to bank accounts or enable investigators to see how people on benefits spend their money.

Economics

4 d. ago Clyde shipbuilding row as Keir Starmer accuses John Swinnney of blanking £10bn deal for new warships

A Scottish Government source described the Prime Minister's comments regarding the £10bn shipbuilding contract as "total b*llshit".

Economics

4 d. ago Ardrossan Harbour purchase remains 'top priority' for Scottish Government

Cunninghame North MSP Kenneth Gibson pressed the Scottish Government over the purchase of Ardrossan Harbour.

Politics