Retailers fear Scotland ‘less viable’ for investment without rates discount
Retail representative groups are calling on the Finance Secretary to introduce a permanent business rate discount as they…
NHS Scotland requires ‘serious changes’ to survive as SNP accused of overseeing health service’s downfall
Anas Sarwar said McKirdy report proved “the SNP is the architect of the crisis in our NHS –…
Scots social worker calls for child mental health to be declared national emergency
It comes as Public Health Scotland figures revealed 128 children have waited more than a year for treatment,…
Scottish refreshed Life Sciences Strategy plans to harness AI
The Scottish government has published a refreshed Life Sciences Strategy, setting out steps to build the infrastructure and…
Mum who lost daughter to suicide hits out as figures show third of kids rejected from mental health waiting lists
Ruth Moss, who lost her 13-year-old daughter Sophie to suicide in 2014, said the figures were “horrifying and…
Glasgow rape crisis centre hits out at Scottish Government amid funding fears
Glasgow’s rape crisis centre is accusing the Scottish Government of “negligent disregard” in fears over funding. Glasgow and…
Glasgow grooming gang victim to meet with John Swinney amid calls for inquiry
EXCLUSIVE: John Swinney will meet ‘Taylor’ after praising her courage in talking about the abuse she faced.A grooming…
First Stolperstein in Scotland to be unveiled for woman who died in Auschwitz
Scotland’s first brass Stolperstein memorial plaque for a Scottish Holocaust victim will be unveiled on Monday as “we…
New report a ‘stark reminder’ of impact of Brexit on Scotland, Forbes says
A new report setting out how Scotland received almost £8 billion of European funding, helping create some 235,000…
Forbes makes plea to UK Government after closure plans for ‘cornerstone’ plant
The Scottish Government has pledged it will “explore all options” to support ExxonMobil workers in Fife, after the…