2 h. ago West Lothian facing 'years of funding cuts' as leader vows to be 'honest'

In a sit-down with the Local Democracy Reporting Service after last week’s announcement by the Scottish Government, Councillor Lawrence Fitzpatrick, the council leader, said the council: “still faces real terms funding cuts in coming years.”

Politics

3 h. ago Scottish Government says blanket ruling on jail selection for trans prisoners would 'violate rights'

Women's rights campaigners are taking the Scottish Government back to court on the issue.

Events

4 h. ago Blanket ruling on trans prisoners would ‘violate rights’ – Scottish Government

Ministers have published legal arguments on the issue ahead of a hearing at the Court of Session in Edinburgh next month.

Events

7 h. ago Trans prison ban would violate human rights, says Scottish Government

The campaign group For Women Scotland (FWS) is seeking to overturn prison guidance

Events

8 h. ago MSP says Scottish Budget is big step forward for health services in East Calder

Angela Constance MSP has welcomed new commitments in the Scottish Government Budget, alongside the publication of the Infrastructure Investment Plan, which together mark a significant step forward for future health services in East Calder.

Events

8 h. ago Readers' Letters: Government should teach people how to save heat to save money

Scottish government should be helping us save heat rather than pushing heat pumps, reckons reader

Politics

21 h. ago SNP branded 'irresponsible' as £300m raided from ScotWind revenues to prop up Budget

The Scottish Government is having to use one-off funding pots to balance its day-to-day spending.

Economics

36 h. ago Sarwar says he will release ‘Salmond Files’ if he becomes first minister

Scottish government has been warned by Information Commissioner it risks contempt of court action after missing deadline

Politics

62 h. ago Scottish Government facing fresh shipbuilding row over new contract delays

Ministers published a notice in June outlining a potential deal to replace the ageing Minna and Scotia vessels which carry out fisheries research and protection work.

Politics

2 d. ago Health board accepts probable link between infections and hospital water system

The Scottish Hospitals Inquiry has been examining issues at Glasgow’s Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) and Royal Hospital for Children.

Science

3 d. ago Number of SMEs in Scotland down since 2020, figures from Lib Dems show

The data showed that since 2020, the number of SMEs in Scotland has fallen from 177,020 to 171,660 – a decline of 5,360.

Politics

3 d. ago South London killer ‘who rapped about murdering schoolboy’ in bakery blocked from prison transfer

South London killer ‘who rapped about murdering schoolboy’ in bakery blocked from prison transfer  MyLondon

Events

3 d. ago Lammy blocks open prison transfer for killer accused of rapping about murdering schoolboy

The killer was sentenced to life in 2009 with a minimum term of 14 years

Events

4 d. ago SNP ministers warned they face contempt of court over failure to release secret Sturgeon files

The Scottish Government missed the deadline to release the files

Events

4 d. ago Government issued contempt of court warning over Sturgeon investigation ruling

The Scottish Information Commissioner said the Scottish Government’s actions were disrespectful to the public and reflected poorly on ministers.

Events

4 d. ago Court rejects Biffa’s £50m compensation bid over failed deposit return scheme

The company had taken Scottish ministers to court after the initiative was shelved.

Events

4 d. ago Deposit return scheme case against SNP government thrown out by court amid 'wishful thinking'

Scotland’s deposit return scheme has been paused by ministers

Politics

4 d. ago Gallery chiefs welcome £56m to fund new home for national art collection

The Art Works in Edinburgh will cover 13,000 square metres and will showcase 130,000 individual pieces.

Economics

4 d. ago SNP under pressure as poll finds majority of Scots back move away from oil and gas

The SNP government has not published an energy strategy since 2017.

Events

4 d. 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