5 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

6 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

46 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

47 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

48 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

53 h. 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

59 h. 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

63 h. 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

63 h. 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

67 h. 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 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 ‘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

3 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

3 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

3 d. ago New changes to concession card train fares for people over 60 starts this week

The Scottish Government implemented changes to rail fairies on September 1.

Politics

4 d. ago Holidaying Brits more tired than before they went away urged to try this sleep travel tip

72% of Brits say their travels abroad are ruined by poor sleep, new research from Simba reveals, but these smart travel life hacks can help ease tension and ensure you have better sleep on holiday

Politics

6 d. ago ScotRail confirm new train prices from Monday as they scrap 'peak fares'

The Scottish Government is implementing a policy which they say will make train fares simpler, more flexible, and provide better value for money for rail users.

Economics

7 d. ago Minister admits it may take decade for full rollout of lung cancer screening

Jenni Minto said the Scottish Expert Advisory Group launched by the Government estimated it could take anywhere between seven and 10 years for a scheme to be fully set up across the country.

Politics

8 d. ago Teachers back strike action in consultative ballot over class contact time

The Educational Institute of Scotland said long-promised changes to ease teachers’ workload have not been delivered.

Events

8 d. ago Emma Caldwell public inquiry demand as family 'lose trust' in Crown Office

Lawyer Aamer Anwar issued a statement following a meeting with the Scottish Government justice secretary Angela Constance.

Society