26 h. ago ‘He went to hospital as a physically healthy young man but never came home. Now we want answers’

A crisis-hit mental health trust faces questions over multiple deaths as doctors raise the alarm over an alleged culture of fear which they say is putting patients at risk

Society

51 h. 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

53 h. 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’.

Politics

56 h. ago Why investors in new Scottish Government bonds may be banking on failure of SNP's independence dream

Credit rating agency Moody’s praises Scotland’s ‘large and well-diversified economy’ but adds a note of caution about the effects of independence

Economics

68 h. ago Readers’ Letters: Don't expect SNP government to end tragedy of homeless dying on our streets

Action, not words, is the way to save homeless lives, says reader

Politics

68 h. ago Whistleblower claims stopping drug Scots deaths is impossible with staffing crisis

Drug worker walked out of key job, claiming many addicted Scots get "less than minimum" help

Events

3 d. ago Swinney ‘open’ to grooming gangs inquiry as he praises courage of survivors

The First Minister is been pressed by one young victim to launch a probe.

Events

3 d. ago NHS will face pressure this winter during ‘challenging’ flu season, says Swinney

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar accused the Government of forcing the health service to ‘breaking point’.

Sport

4 d. ago Criticism of Scottish Government's 'mini embassies' misplaced, insists SNP minister

The Scottish Conservatives have dismissed them as ‘pretend embassies’

Politics

4 d. ago Teacher workload ‘not sustainable’ union says as strike action ballot opens

The ballot runs until January 14.

Events

4 d. ago Teacher ballot on strike action to open over contact time dispute

The Scottish Government is ‘disappointed’ with the ballot opening, a spokesman said.

Events

4 d. ago Why Scotland must prepare for its deadliest flu outbreak in half a century

The SNP government appears unprepared for what could be a particularly bad flu outbreak in Scotland

Events

5 d. ago Less than two thirds of Scots satisfied with local health services – survey

The Scottish Household Survey spoke to more than 10,400 people.

Politics

5 d. ago John Swinney denies SNP Government launched national drugs mission to 'control narrative'

Professor Catriona Matheson, ex-chair of a taskforce assigned to tackle drug deaths, used a column in the Record to claim more action was needed to reduce deaths from drugs.

Events

6 d. ago As a palliative care specialist, I’ve witnessed the human tragedy of our end

While the government debates assisted dying, palliative care is an afterthought. And many more people face death without the care and support they needA baby, in Britain, in 2025, takes its stuttering final breaths. All deaths in infancy are harrowing. But the fact that this particular death might have been prevented – had neonatal care not depended so heavily on charity, had the NHS not failed to fund more than two-thirds of the healthcare babies need – is unforgivable.Mercifully, the dystopian scenario I’ve just described does not exist in the UK today. Although paediatric care is undeniably overstretched, it is at least regarded as a core, bedrock NHS service.Dr Rachel Clarke is an NHS specialist in palliative medicine and the winner of the 2025 Women’s prize for nonfiction Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago SNP Government's £250m drug deaths crisis mission fails users

Record View says the SNP Government has wasted the chance to turn around this catastrophe.

Events

6 d. ago £250m plan to cut drug deaths in Scotland was 'more about controlling the narrative' claims expert

Professor Catriona Matheson, the ex-chair of a taskforce assigned to tackle drug deaths, says the plan was doomed from the start.

Events

6 d. ago Glen Rosa: SNP accused of secrecy over £35m bailout decision for delayed Ferguson Marine ferry

Glen Rosa: SNP accused of secrecy over £35m bailout decision for delayed derry

Economics

7 d. ago SNP minister gives strong signal Scottish Government 'revisiting' income tax hikes under 'nightmare scenario'

Shona Robison has suggested Labour will “pay a very high price” with voters in Scotland if Chancellor Rachel Reeves moves to “actively cut Scotland’s funding by £1bn”.

Politics

7 d. ago Scots could be in line for income tax rises in January Budget under SNP Government

The Scottish Government's Budget will be heavily linked to tax changes in the UK Budget this month.

Politics