3 h. ago SNP demand for Rachel Reeves to tax the rich to stop further Scotland spending cuts

The Scottish Government has called for a wealth tax to be introduced to protect public services.

Economics

4 h. ago MSPs will have to ‘reckon’ with impact of UK Government cuts, says Robison

The Scottish Government’s Finance Secretary was speaking in response to the Chancellor’s spring statement last week.

Politics

4 h. ago Emotional Sturgeon hails ‘absolutely incredible friend’ Christina McKelvie

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon shared her recollections of Ms McKelvie, who died last week.

Politics

6 h. ago Head of Scottish prisons says service should not be immune from prosecution

Lawyer Aamer Anwar has called for a meeting with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to push for the lifting of Crown immunity.

Events

8 h. ago Education Secretary ‘surprised’ by Dundee University staff job loss total

Interim principal at the University Professor Shane O’Neill confirmed that 700 staff members could lose their jobs at the crisis-hit institution.

Society

17 h. ago Scottish Labour under 'pressure' over Holyrood vote on UK Government welfare cuts

EXCLUSIVE: MSPs will be forced to take a position on the Labour Government plan to save billions from the social security budget.

Politics

21 h. ago Westminster decisions ‘risk serious social and economic damage’, says Robison

The Finance Secretary said the Scottish Government would push UK ministers to ‘change course’.

Events

29 h. ago SNP urged to rethink mainstream education policy after 'badge of shame' violence surge

The Scottish Government has been urged to rethink its policy of a presumption for mainstream education for pupils with additional needs after a surge in violence against female teachers.

Events

30 h. ago Families of Katie Allan and William Lindsay to meet prison service chiefs

The two died within months of each other in 2018 at Polmont.

Events

35 h. ago Dundee University guilty of ‘academic vandalism’ over job cuts, says union

The university has been struggling financially in recent months after discovering a £35 million deficit.

Politics

39 h. ago Plans to woo Donald Trump on lavish Glen Sannox tour of Scottish islands revealed

The leaked Scottish Government plans include a visit for Donald Trump to the isle of Lewis - the birthplace of his mother Mary Anne MacLeod

Politics

39 h. ago April Fool: Plans to woo Donald Trump on lavish Glen Sannox tour of Scottish islands revealed

The leaked Scottish Government plans include a visit for Donald Trump to the isle of Lewis - the birthplace of his mother Mary Anne MacLeod

Politics

41 h. ago Scottish Government proud to lead UK on disposable vapes ban

Writing for the Record, Acting Net Zero Secretary Gillian Martin says the ban on single-use vapes on June 1 will help tackle environmental problems and youth vaping.

Politics

41 h. ago Campaigners warn disposable vapes ban must be 'watertight' with two months to go

On June 1, the supply and sale of single-use vapes will be banned UK-wide after the Record's successful 'Bin The Vapes' campaign.

Events

45 h. ago SNP Government accused of 'recklessly' freeing prisoners as poll reveals public verdict

The Scottish Government has come under fire for “recklessly” freeing prisoners, as a poll found half of Scots are opposed to the policy of early release.

Events

52 h. ago Nursing bosses warn lack of staffing needs puts SNP's NHS vision at risk of falling flat

Fears have been raised over a lack of workforce planning in the Scottish Government’s NHS improvement plan.

Events

54 h. ago East Kilbride MP launches campaign for 'complete ban' of smartphones in schools

The MP is urging the Scottish Government to implement a complete bad on phones in schools and wants the UK Government to toughen laws to protect children.

Politics

54 h. ago Plans to boost funding and visitor numbers at historic Dumbarton Castle welcomed

Plans to increase the funding at and footfall to historic Dumbarton Castle were discussed during the visit of the Scottish Government’s Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture Angus Robertson last week.

Culture

2 d. ago Governments urged to make North Sea future a ‘national mission’

The North Sea transition taskforce called for action from both the UK and Scottish governments to help the sector with a ‘just transition’.

Politics

3 d. ago Spending more on benefits would be ‘wrong approach’, Jackie Baillie says

Scottish Labour’s deputy leader defended the UK Government’s welfare cuts as she said the rise in the benefit bill is ‘unsustainable’.

Politics