Violent crime by children in Scotland at record levels says shock new report
A shock new Scottish Government report shows that violence by children – including assaults on teachers – accounted…
Scottish gov to assess AI digital maturity for health and social care
The Scottish government has launched a tender to provide an updated version of its online digital maturity assessment…
Moderator holds constructive talks with the leaders of Scotland’s biggest political parties
Published on 5 August 2025
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The Moderator…
SNP handling of Flamingo Land resort appeal ‘appears unlawful’ as scrutiny mounts
The Scottish Government is facing questions over its conduct in the ongoing appeal over controversial plans to build…
Librarian cuts at Glasgow schools will ‘rob kids of opportunities’ as SNP Government urged to intervene
EXCLUSIVE: Labour warned library cuts on Scotland’s largest local authority risked worsening the country’s “shameful attainment gap”.30 schools…
Rutherglen MSP Clare Haughey welcomes figures showing nearly 40,000 Baby Boxes have been delivered across NHS Lanarkshire
Designed so that every child is given an equal start in life, the Baby Boxes are full of…
Jason Leitch criticised over TikTok advert plugging private healthcare firm
EXCLUSIVE: Leitch, the former national clinical director, praised a “one of a kind” private hospital in Glasgow.Jason Leitch…
SNP ‘sitting on cash’ rather than investing in Scottish hospices, warns Labour
Labour has pledged hospice-based doctors and nurses would see their wages rise to NHS levels if the party…
Next election in Scotland can’t just be about independence
Even independence-supporting voters may well be tempted to give somebody else a chance in the Holyrood hotseat after…
New Winter Fuel Payment income threshold update for pensioners due up to £300
Pensioners across the UK will receive one-off payments this winter to help with higher heating costs. The Department…