4 h. ago John Swinney reacts to Supreme Court ruling as SNP Government 'accepts' judgement

The First Minister said the ruling "gives clarity" and that he would "engage on the implications".

Events

5 h. ago SNP Government suffers another Supreme Court defeat over legal definition of a woman

The Scottish Government has a lost a series of high-profile legal challenges in recent years.

Politics

12 h. ago Scottish steel workers 'deserve answers' amid uncertainty over future of Lanarkshire mills

EXCLUSIVE: Labour said the SNP Government had taken a "vow of silence" over the future of Scotland's remaining steel industry.

Politics

26 h. ago UK Government rejects SNP claim Grangemouth refinery would be saved in England

SNP MP Dave Doogan had claimed Labour ministers would have worked "at pace" to bring Grangemouth into public ownership if it were in England.

Politics

30 h. ago UK government under fire from SNP for 'devastating' cut to refugee child benefits

The UK government has cut child benefits for refugee families, in a move branded “worrying” by the SNP.

Events

51 h. ago John Swinney defends £20,000 pay rise for SNP ministers as 'principle of fairness'

John Swinney has claimed allowing his ministers a pay rise is guided by “fairness”.

Politics

52 h. ago John Swinney to kickstart SNP election push as he brings forward government policy plans

John Swinney will effectively launch the SNP’s Holyrood election campaign when he publishes his Programme for Government next month

Politics

60 h. ago The SNP Government has created a bureaucratic monster shielding Ministers from failure

In his Daily Record column, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar blasts the quango state created by the SNP Government.

Politics

3 d. ago John Swinney wants Scotland's economic future to be 'resilient' after Trump tariff war

The SNP leader has called for a UK Government response to "reflect changing reality" amid concern over the impact of US trade tariffs and other factors.

Economics

7 d. ago 'Wasted opportunity': Figures confirm Scotland failed to use pandemic as climate turning point

New statistics have confirmed Scotland failed to use the pandemic lockdown as a turning point to tackle climate change.

Events

8 d. ago SNP Government slated over 'failure' to build £1bn replacement for Barlinnie jail sooner

The union representing prison officers hit out after a damning report found the Victorian-era Barlinnie nick is 30 per cent overcrowded.

Events

8 d. ago A&E cannot shake off ‘deep freeze of Government incompetence’ – Labour

Figures show 67.4% of A&E patients seen within four hours in the week to March 30.

Politics

9 d. ago SNP must prioritise growth instead of grievance and welcome investors to Scotland, says Anas Sarwar

In his regular column for the Record, the Labour leader says Scotland must do better in using its cultural capital to attract investment

Economics

9 d. ago SNP Government plan to abolish two child benefit cap 'needs Westminster legislation'

EXCLUSIVE: Letters between an SNP Cabinet Secretary and a Labour Cabinet Minister reveal claims Westminster must legislate to help ScotGov's anti-poverty policy.

Politics

2 w. 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

2 w. 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

2 w. 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

2 w. 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

2 w. 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

2 w. 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