9 h. ago SNP calls on Chancellor to ‘help, not hammer’ families in Budget

Rachel Reeves is expected to introduce tax hikes in her announcement.

Politics

17 h. ago The Lyceum's James Brining on the cost crisis in Scottish theatre

In spite of the recent funding boost from Creative Scotland, increased costs still mean that theatres have to work hard to balance the books, says the Lyceum’s new director James Brining. Interview by Joyce McMillan

Events

38 h. ago SNP Government told to 'rein in costs' as Scotland's public inquiries bill tops £250m

Between 2007 and September 2025, the overall bill for the cost stood at £258.8 million.

Economics

43 h. ago West Lothian parliamentarians urge constituents to get winter flu jag

Almond Valley MSP Angela Constance and her Linlithgow counterpart Fiona Hyslop made the plea following the SNP Scottish Government’s announcement of a £20 million boost to strengthen social care and ease pressure on the NHS this winter.

Politics

65 h. ago SNP minister blasted UK Government communication despite cancelling meeting with Labour minister

Housing Secretary Mairi McAllan complained her Government had been “calling for meetings” ahead of the Budget - despite cancelling one on Thursday.

Politics

65 h. ago Douglas Alexander blasts SNP Government for 'weaponising' Mossmorran closure

The East Lothian MP said “workers deserve better” than the SNP’s approach.

Politics

66 h. ago SNP and Labour governments in bitter row over Mossmorran job losses

The Labour Government has accused the SNP administration of pushing ahead with their own tasforce, rather than pursuing a "Team Scotland" approach.

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4 d. ago Cost of Police Scotland's Operation Portaledge hits half a million

New figures released by Police Scotland under Freedom of Information show the cost of their crackdown on gangland violence codenamed Operation Portaledge has cost the force more than £500,000.

Events

5 d. ago Nicola Sturgeon 'sidelined' key advisers as SNP Government's Covid

UK Covid-19 Inquiry Chair Baroness Hallett said in her second report the SNP administration’s ‘failure’ to ‘take a grip of the situation and make adequate preparations are inexplicable’

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5 d. ago Mossmorran workers 'let down' by SNP Government with no sign of just transition plan

Mairi McAllan said in April 2024 that work was underway on a just transition for Mossmorran - but 18 months on there is no sign of a plan as hundreds of workers face redundancy.

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6 d. ago SNP politicians must be held to account for their covid pandemic failures

Writing in the Daily Record, Labour MSP Jackie Baillie says it is "judgement day" for the SNP Government.

Events

6 d. ago SNP majority at Holyrood will end Starmer’s time at Number 10, claims Swinney

The Scottish First Minister said he has ‘no doubt’ the Prime Minister will be unable to remain in office.

Politics

6 d. ago Criminalising purchase of sex in Scotland could 'endanger women', MSPs warned

Siobhian Brown said the SNP Government had "significant concerns" over Ash Regan's Unbuyable Bill.

Events

7 d. ago Fundraiser for Co Louth crash victim to bring body of 'beautiful' woman home

Bellshill Amateurs FC launched a fundraiser to bring Chloe Hipson's body back to Scotland and to help with funeral costs after she died in a car crash in County Louth, Ireland

Events

7 d. ago How John Swinney is wasting even more taxpayers' money on gender wars with For Women Scotland

The sorry saga over gender is a reminder that the SNP government’s priorities are all wrong

Economics

7 d. ago SNP urges UK Government to intervene to save jobs at Fife plant

Stephen Flynn claimed oil and gas jobs are being ‘pushed off a cliff’ in Scotland.

Politics

7 d. ago Scotland's prison population at record high with overcrowded jails at bursting point

The SNP Government is now routinely releasing hundreds of inmates early in a desperate attempt to ease the overcrowding crisis.

Events

8 d. ago Labour accused of ‘performative cruelty’ over asylum plans – UK politics live

SNP and Plaid Cymru say government facilitating Farage’s agenda with proposals to drastically tighten rulesMomentum, the leftwing Labour group, has also denounced the government’s asylum plans. In a statement it says:The home secretary’s new immigration plans are divisive and xenophobic.Scapegoating migrants will not fix our public services or end austerity.Draconian, unworkable and potentially illegal anti-asylum policies only feed Reform’s support.The government has learnt nothing from the period since the general election.Some of the legal changes being proposed are truly frightening:Abolishing the right to a family life would ultimately affect many more people than asylum-seekers. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Rachel Reeves ditches plans to hike income tax as UK borrowing costs jump

Income tax levels in Scotland are set by Holyrood but spending decisions set by Reeves have a major impact on how much funding is available to the SNP Government.

Economics

1 week ago Rachel Reeves 'to scrap plans' to raise income tax as SNP accuse Labour government of 'chaos'

The SNP have criticised the latest development as ‘chaos’.

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