4 h. ago Six in 10 people unhappy with NHS, poll reveals amid ‘startling collapse’ in public satisfaction with health service

Nearly one in 10 people feel they have been harmed by the health service in recent years, a new poll suggests

Politics

12 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

13 h. ago Scotland 'going backwards' on fuel poverty as more households struggle to afford heating

Patrick Harvie tore into the SNP Government amid speculation it will water down key legislation on making homes more energy efficient.

Society

18 h. ago SNP Government told to 'think the unthinkable' to finally end 'brutal housing emergency'

Shelter Scotland asked whether the public would tolerate closing libraries if it meant all children were guaranteed a secure place to live.

Politics

18 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

21 h. ago South Lanarkshire colleagues' fond tributes to Christina McKelvie

The area's SNP group said widely-respected MSP Ms McKelvie's "record of public service is one to be proud of"

Politics

28 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

35 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

37 h. ago Poll: Scots more likely to think local public services have got worse as 'unfairness' highlighted

Almost three in four Scots think public services in their local area have declined in the last five years

Politics

39 h. ago SNP Government most to blame for decline in public services across Scotland, poll finds

Scots are increasingly fed-up with the state of the NHS, schools, transport, roads and other key services on which they depend, according to a major survey.

Politics

42 h. ago UK public services 'struggling under strain' of illegal immigration, says Starmer as he hosts border summit

Border minister Dame Angela Eagle admitted record number of small boat crossings may continue into the summer

Politics

42 h. ago Public services 'struggling under strain' of illegal immigration, PM

Public services 'struggling under strain' of illegal immigration, PM  Evening Standard

Events

3 d. ago Rachel Reeves must rethink fiscal rules as social security cuts will inflict real pain

Writing for the Record, Stephen Boyd of IPPR Scotland urges Rachel Reeves to consider alternative means to raise badly needed revenues for public services.

Events

3 d. ago Employers National Insurance: How April 2025 increase will impact you

The UK Government is making the move 'to help fix the foundations of the public finances and invest in public services', but experts warn that businesses could make moves to save money in other ways

Politics

5 d. ago The Atlantic handled ‘Signalgate’ with good judgment | Margaret Sullivan

Shining a bright spotlight on this mess was a public service. One can only imagine what other information has been as recklessly handledOver the past six months or so, the Atlantic has been assembling more and more reporting talent, including by poaching some of the biggest stars from the troubled Washington Post.One of the best intelligence reporters in the country is Shane Harris, who moved from the Post to the Atlantic last summer.Margaret Sullivan is a Guardian US columnist writing on media, politics and culture Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago Popularity ratings of Scottish party leaders revealed, including SNP's John Swinney

The results of the YouGov poll don’t make for particularly great reading for any of Scotland’s political party leaders

Politics

5 d. ago Scottish Government minister Christina McKelvie dies aged 57: Tributes paid to SNP MSP

The SNP MSP for Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse had taken leave from her role as alcohol and drugs minister last year to seek treatment for secondary breast cancer.

Politics

5 d. ago 'National embarrassment': SNP ministers fail to hit child poverty target

A legally-binding child poverty target has been missed by SNP ministers

Events

5 d. ago Christina McKelvie: Scottish Government minister dies after cancer battle as tributes pour in

Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney says the SNP has ‘lost one of its finest’ following Christina McKelvie’s death

Politics

6 d. ago Coronation Street fans issue 'public service announcement' over Carla Connor and DS Lisa Swain after truth uncovered

Doubt was cast over their still relatively new relationship

Politics