7 h. ago West Lothian school transport cost prompts question over free bus pass use

The council pays £1, 245 per pupil to provide ‘free’ school transport - but with the Scottish Government also providing free bus passes to under 22s, one councillor questioned why pupils were not being asked to use normal buses.

Politics

7 h. ago Campaigners consider legal action against Scottish government after supreme court gender ruling

For Women Scotland says public discussion around legal definition of women has shifted to debates about toilets policyFor Women Scotland, the group responsible for April’s landmark supreme court ruling on biological sex, is considering further legal action against the Scottish government as they warned the key motivation for bringing the case was being lost amid debates about policy on toilets.At a fringe event at the Scottish Conservative conference in Edinburgh, the gender critical campaign group’s co-director Susan Smith said there had been “extraordinary pushback” since five judges ruled unanimously that the legal definition of a woman in the Equality Act 2010 did not include transgender women who hold gender recognition certificates. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Women Scotland group mulls more legal action after UK supreme court gender ruling

Campaigners say they have spoken to Scottish government about lack of action on prisons and schools guidance amid focus on toiletsFor Women Scotland, the group responsible for April’s landmark supreme court ruling on biological sex, is considering further legal action against the Scottish government as they warned the key motivation for bringing the case was being lost amid debates about policy on toilets.At a fringe event at the Scottish Conservative conference in Edinburgh, the gender critical campaign group’s co-director Susan Smith said there had been “extraordinary pushback” since five judges ruled unanimously that the legal definition of a woman in the Equality Act 2010 did not include transgender women who hold gender recognition certificates. Continue reading...

Events

10 h. ago ‘We don’t want to go back to court’, says women’s group over gender ruling delay

The comments came at a fringe event at the Scottish Conservative conference on Saturday.

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30 h. ago Scots pensioner couple lose legal fight against winter fuel payment cut

Peter and Florence Fanning took the UK and Scottish Governments to court to challenge their decisions on the controversial cut.

Economics

31 h. ago Heritage chiefs face Scottish Government probe over 'toxic' working environment

EXCLUSIVE: A whistleblower said staff at Historic Environment Scotland were left "demoralised" while board members "walk around like they own our castles".

Politics

31 h. ago Pensioners who challenged winter fuel payment decision in court lose case

Peter and Florence Fanning, from North Lanarkshire, lost their entitlement to financial support and became worried about paying their bills.

Economics

33 h. ago Council workers to be balloted on new pay offer amid threat of strikes

Unison has recommended local government workers accept the deal, which amounts to a 4% rise this year and 3.5% next year.

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35 h. ago SNP’s wish to ‘throw open our borders’ would risk security – Badenoch

The Scottish Government has long pushed for a shift on immigration.

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35 h. ago Scottish councils, including Edinburgh and Glasgow, to be given full powers to introduce road charging

A new strategy cover car use charges has been announced after the Scottish Government ditched an ambitious traffic reduction target.

Politics

47 h. ago Badenoch to call for end to oil and gas windfall tax and ban on new licences

She will speak at her first Scottish Conservative conference since taking over as Tory leader.

Politics

52 h. ago Finance convener calls on Scottish Government to ensure North Lanarkshire benefits from Chancellor’s spending review

Councillor Andrew Duffy-Lawson has urged the government at Holyrood to ensure that North Lanarkshire receives its fair share of the recently announced investment in Scottish public services as a result of the announcement from Chancellor Rachel Reeves.

Politics

56 h. ago We will do everything we can to save Alexander Dennis jobs, vows Swinney

It came as the bus manufacturer proposes to consolidate its UK operations in North Yorkshire and close its Falkirk factory.

Politics

56 h. ago Determined mum wows to take on Scottish Government over 'Postcode Lottery' support for adults with learning disabilities

Margaret Roberts, from Ayr, claims her severely learning disabled son Brandon, is the victim of ‘discrimination.'

Politics

58 h. ago Burnham presses Scottish Government on Alexander Dennis factory closure

The bus manufacturer has proposed to consolidate its operations in Scarborough, North Yorkshire.

Politics

59 h. ago Former police chief makes plea over youth violence and knife crime

The former head of the Scottish Crime and Drug Enforcement Agency says a Scottish Government summit on youth violence can stop teenagers becoming involved in organised crime

Events

59 h. ago UK Government ‘committed’ to Acorn carbon capture project in Scotland – minister

Kirsty McNeill said the inclusion of development funding for the scheme in the spending review shows the Government’s support for it.

Politics

59 h. ago Clydesdale MSP returns to Scottish Government following maternity leave

Mairi McAllan has become housing minister taking over from Paul McLennan.

Politics

60 h. ago SNP 'overlooking Scottish industry' as historic bus manufacturer threatens move to England

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham said the English city had invested more in Scottish-built buses than the SNP Government.

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60 h. ago Seven Dumfries and Galloway people feared to have died from drug abuse since start of 2025

The figures from Police Scotland and the Scottish Government have been described as 'tragic'.

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