5 h. ago Swinney aims to offer ‘hope for a better Scotland’ in government programme

The Scottish First Minister will unveil his government’s programme for the coming year in a keynote statement to Holyrood on Tuesday.

Politics

12 h. ago It's a cruel illness that blights the lives of millions. But there's new hope for rosacea patients with this amazing therapy developed to treat cancer

A light-based therapy used to treat skin cancer could offer hope for millions living with a skin condition.

Science

15 h. ago New drug could offer hope for people with incurable condition

A drug that is currently used for cancer could be the key in treating a disease that has no cure, and a life expectancy of just three to five years

Events

3 d. ago Hydrogen ‘critical’ as Scotland strives towards net zero, Martin says

The acting Energy and Net Zero Secretary has announced £3.4 million of funding for 11 projects to help develop hydrogen technology.

Events

3 d. ago Trump’s bid to host golf tournament in Britain could violate constitution, experts warn

British government’s push for tournament to be at Trump-owned venue in Scotland is likely to seek favor with USThe British government’s attempts to curry favor with Donald Trump by nudging golf executives to host one of the world’s most prestigious golf tournaments at a Scottish venue owned by the US president could ultimately lead to a violation of the US constitution, ethics experts have warned.The Guardian reported this week that officials in British prime minister Keir Starmer’s government have asked senior executives at R&A, which organizes the Open championship, whether they would host the golf championship at the Turnberry golf resort in 2028. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Trump’s bid to host golf tournament in Britain could violate US constitution, experts warn

British government’s push for tournament to be at Trump-owned venue in Scotland is likely to seek favor with USThe British government’s attempts to curry favor with Donald Trump by nudging golf executives to host one of the world’s most prestigious golf tournaments at a Scottish venue owned by the US president could ultimately lead to a violation of the US constitution, ethics experts have warned.The Guardian reported this week that officials in British prime minister Keir Starmer’s government have asked senior executives at R&A, which organizes the Open championship, whether they would host the golf championship at the Turnberry golf resort in 2028. Continue reading...

Events

3 d. ago North and South Lanarkshire Council staff to be balloted on strike action

UNISON is balloting all staff it represents in local government in Scotland, the largest vote of its kind for many years.

Events

4 d. ago Scottish Government dodges defence investment reform despite war in Ukraine

Scottish Labour MP Gregor Poynton’s call for the Scottish National Investment Bank to support Scotland’s defence industry has been stonewalled by the SNP Government, sparking fresh criticism over its lack of support for national and allied security.

Politics

4 d. ago How lattes and milkshakes in Scotland would be hit by new sugar tax under government plans

The sugar tax could be expanded to include lattes - and the changes would apply in Scotland

Politics

5 d. ago Donald Trump 'keeps pushing Keir Starmer to get the 2028 Open held at his golf course'

No10 has refused to slap down reports that US President Donald Trump has repeatedly asked Keir Starmer for the 2028 Open to be held at his Turnberry course in Scotland - but said it's not a decision for government

Politics

5 d. ago Scotland's top trade unionist lashes out at Keir Starmer's Labour's 'broken promises'

Keir Starmer’s Labour UK government has been attacked by Scotland’s top trade unionist

Politics

7 d. ago Scotland's GPs threaten to strike in dispute with Government that would cause surgery chaos

Overworked medics say they have had enough as workloads are rising and budgets have fallen.

Events

7 d. ago Scotland's best secondary schools ranked in 2025 league table as full list revealed

One school's relentless run has sparked calls for a review of school governance in Scotland

Politics

1 week ago Plan to cut 20% of car journeys in Scotland by 2030 dumped by SNP Government

Car usage in Scotland would need to drop to a level last seen in 1994 if the ambitious target was to have been met.

Politics

1 week ago The UK supreme court and the definition of a woman – podcast

A ruling on equality law has caused relief, fear – and confusion. Libby Brooks reportsOn paper it does not sound like something that would spark nationwide interest. Last week the UK supreme court gave its judgment on a case brought by a women’s group against the Scottish government over the Gender Representation on Public Boards (Scotland) Act 2018.But its judgment – that the word “woman” in equality law refers only to biological sex – has upended years of legal interpretation. And the news of the ruling led to celebrations, protest and an outpouring of emotion. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Madeleine McCann search given huge boost as cops get £108,000 to fund investigation

Scotland Yard has now been given over £13 million by the government to fund Operation Grange - the specialist unit tasked with finding Madeleine, who vanished in Portugal in 2007

Economics

2 w. ago Trans community ‘worried people are coming after their right to exist’, says MSP

The Supreme Court handed down its judgment on the definition of a woman in the Equality Act on Wednesday.

Politics

2 w. ago Stem cell therapies for Parkinson’s deemed safe in clinical trials

The studies also ‘offer hope’ that transplanted cells could tackle symptoms of the condition, such as tremors.

Politics

2 w. ago Supreme Court ruling on definition of a woman: What does it mean?

Campaign group For Women Scotland had brought a series of challenges against the Scottish Government over the definition of "woman" in 2018 Holyrood legislation

Events

2 w. ago UK Supreme Court rules women in the Equality Act refers to biological sex

The UK Supreme Court has given its verdict in the long-running legal dispute between For Women Scotland and the Scottish Government.

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