3 h. ago Dining across the divide: ‘For him it seems to come down to good immigrants and bad immigrants’

One is a Reform voter who supports Tommy Robinson and thinks Muslims want to take over. The other works with immigrants and knows they’re not here to steal jobs or get benefits. Can they make it through a meal together?Amrit, 32, BirminghamOccupation Immigration solicitor Continue reading...

Events

21 h. ago John Swinney calls for second independence referendum if SNP win Holyrood majority

Mr Swinney said "Scotland has got a democratic right to decide our own future".

Politics

24 h. ago Number of SMEs in Scotland down since 2020, figures from Lib Dems show

The data showed that since 2020, the number of SMEs in Scotland has fallen from 177,020 to 171,660 – a decline of 5,360.

Politics

2 d. ago Nigel Farage suggests Scottish independence referendum could take place in 2030s

The Reform UK leader said an IndyRef2 could be "reexamined" in the "decades to come".

Politics

3 d. ago John Swinney under fire over ‘smallest tax cut in history’ after Scottish Budget

The First Minister was challenged at Holyrood over income tax proposals in this week’s Scottish Government Budget.

Economics

3 d. ago Republicans defeat Senate resolution to stop Trump’s strikes in Venezuela after frantic White House lobbying

Trump flips Josh Hawley, Todd Young back to his side after telling voters to never support them again

Politics

4 d. ago Offshore wind power auction a ‘missed opportunity’, Scottish Government says

The latest round of contracts under flagship renewable energy auctions has been announced.

Politics

4 d. ago Nearly one in five adults have a side hustle, survey indicates

Buying and selling, designing and looking after pets are popular ways to raise extra cash, according to research released by Scottish Widows.

Politics

4 d. ago Business rates relief package a ‘sticking plaster’, Scottish ministers warned

Finance Secretary Shona Robison has announced her Budget for 2026-27.

Events

5 d. ago Reform drops to lowest popularity with voters in eight months amid new year poll surge in support for Kemi Badenoch's Tories

Reform is on 24 per cent, down two points in a week and four points ahead of the resurgent Conservatives(+2), a survey by YouGov revealed today.

Politics

5 d. ago Iranian social bots sharing Scottish independence posts fall silent as regime cuts internet access

The embattled government in Tehran pulled the plug on the internet in a desperate bid to stem the number of violent protests against the Islamic regime.

Politics

6 d. ago John Swinney 'not serious' about independence, claims Reform's Scottish leader

Malcolm Offord, a millionaire businessman and former donor to the Conservatives, is expected to be announced this week as the first Reform UK leader in Scotland.

Politics

6 d. ago Monday’s briefing: Man Utd exit FA Cup but Arsenal still fighting on four fronts

Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts claimed a crucial 1-0 win at Dundee.

Sport

7 d. ago Celtic celebrate Martin O’Neill’s return with thumping win over Dundee United

Celtic thrashed Dundee United 4-0 to equal their biggest win of the season

Politics

9 d. ago Government should say which capital projects will be scrapped – think tank

The Scottish Government will publish its infrastructure plan on Tuesday alongside the budget.

Politics

9 d. ago Manchester United fan group seeks to oust ‘incompetent clown’ Jim Ratcliffe

The 1958 says club has become a ‘laughing stock’Protest planned at Old Trafford in early FebruaryManchester United supporters group The 1958 has called for a vote of no confidence in the club’s ownership model, calling Sir Jim Ratcliffe “an incompetent clown”. The organisation will also hold a protest at the home match against Fulham on 1 February to make their voices heard at Old Trafford.The group wants the removal of the Glazer family and Ratcliffe from the club. Concerns were also expressed in relation to the work of the chief executive, Omar Berrada, and the director of football, Jason Wilcox, in the aftermath of Ruben Amorim’s sacking, which will lead to an interim replacement. Continue reading...

Sport

9 d. ago Man United protest confirmed for Fulham match to demand removal of ownership model

Manchester United supporters group, The 1958, have called for a vote of no confidence towards the Glazer family, Jim Ratcliffe, Omar Berrarda and Jason Wilcox

Events

1 week ago Constance to make statement after probe into possible code breach concludes

Independent advisers to Scotland’s First Minister have now concluded an investigation into whether Angela Constance breached the ministerial code.

Politics

1 week ago Shoppers spent average of £476 at supermarket in December as inflation eased

Some 92% of shoppers indulged in premium own-label products, with sales of the lines exceeding £1 billion for the first time, figures show.

Economics

2 w. ago John Swinney to launch SNP's Holyrood election campaign with independence push

The SNP leader will tell activists that May’s election is the “chance to empower ourselves to fundamentally address the biggest long-term issues” facing Scotland.

Politics