15 h. ago University of Dundee staff back strike action over threat to jobs

The institution is grappling with a £35 million deficit.

Events

21 h. ago How many more dangerous dogs? As child is scarred for life from attack

Record View says the Scottish Government should look at what legislation can be brought forward to restrict ownership or dish out great punishment to miscreant owners.

Events

36 h. ago John Swinney urged to 'finally bring to an end era of divisive gender politics'

Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay said the SNP Government should ‘own its mistakes’

Politics

39 h. ago Almond Valley MSP welcomes rollout of new payment for pensioners by Scottish Government

The Pension Age Disability Payment (PADP) was introduced by Holyrood to replace Attendance Allowance.

Politics

41 h. ago Deputy first minister visits Hamilton with chief entrepreneur

Kate Forbes MSP and Ana Stewart met staff at Inspirent which is administering the latest round of the Scottish Government's ecosystem fund

Politics

56 h. ago Wishaw MSP welcomes rollout of new payment for pensioners by Scottish Government

The Pension Age Disability Payment (PADP) was introduced by Holyrood to replace Attendance Allowance.

Politics

60 h. ago BASC calls for delay to Muirburn Licensing Scheme amid concerns over code

The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC), Scotland’s largest shooting and conservation organisation, is calling on the Scottish Government to pause the implementation of the proposed muirburn licensing scheme until the 2026/27 season.

Events

62 h. ago Scottish Government brands 20% car reduction target 'unnecessary' and says it 'needs to drop' it

Audit Scotland had previously said Scotland was ‘unlikely’ to meet its ambitious car reduction targets.

Politics

69 h. ago How will the Supreme Court judgement on the definition of a woman impact Scots?

Both the Scottish and the UK Governments have accepted the judgement.

Events

2 d. 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...

Events

3 d. ago Green Scottish Government bonds could save £362m in replacing ScotRail's ageing trains

Green bonds from the Scottish Government could pay for new ScotRail trains, trade union leaders have claimed.

Politics

3 d. ago Anas Sarwar says SNP failure is a 'recruiting sergeant' for the rise of Reform in Scotland

The Scottish Labour attached the SNP Government on the eve of a Government summit on the far Right

Events

4 d. ago New benefit for older people worth up to £441 each month does not include face

Pension Age Disability Payment will rollout nationwide across Scotland this week.

Economics

4 d. ago Readers' Letters: Scottish Government clueless when it come to Education

Scottish Government is getting it wrong on financing universities, says reader

Politics

6 d. ago Thousands of trans rights protesters on Edinburgh streets following court ruling

The rally and march was organised by Resisting Transphobia.

Events

6 d. ago Swinney ‘understands hurt and anguish’ Supreme Court ruling causing trans people

The First Minister told the PA news agency that he accepted the judges’ ruling that the definition of a woman is based on biology.

Events

7 d. ago Scottish ministers want urgent meeting with UK Government on gender ruling

Scotland’s Social Justice Secretary plans to make a statement on the judgment at the Scottish Parliament next week.

Politics

7 d. ago The UK and Scottish governments must work together to find long

Record View says co-operation, not petty political point-scoring, is what’s needed here.

Politics

8 d. ago Scottish Government requests urgent meeting as pressure mounts over self

Several opposition parties are demanding the Scottish Government urgently gives clarity on its single-sex spaces guidance.

Politics

8 d. ago Stirlingshire villagers lose planning battle to stop last pub being turned into holiday let

Scottish Government appeal reporter backs developer over plans for former Buchlyvie Tavern

Events