Politics
Annunziata Rees-Mogg hits out at ‘broken’ political system
US speaker arrives at Stormont for final day of visit to Ireland
Parties reveal candidates for European Parliament election
UK benefits system not fit for purpose, warns SNP
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SNP council leader accused of fostering culture of ‘bullying and harassment’
The SNP leader of Scotland’s largest council has been accused of promoting a “hostile environment” by a councillor who
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US diplomat who brokered Belfast Agreement to be honoured
A US diplomat is set to receive an award in Belfast for brokering the 1998 peace accord.Senator George Mitchell chaired the Belfast Agreement talks
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Sepsis early warning signs highlighted in bid to save lives
The five early signs of the potentially fatal condition sepsis will be highlighted in a new campaign.The Scottish Government initiative will see
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A77 Maybole bypass construction expected to create 165 jobs
A £31.5 million bypass project on the A77 could employ up to 165 people, the Government has said.Willis Bros Civil Engineering has been awarded the
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Primary pupil assessments to be reformed after teacher feedback
National assessments for primary pupils will be reformed following feedback from teachers, Education Secretary John Swinney has said.A forum
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New group launched to tackle heritage crime in Scotland
Members of the public are being encouraged to anonymously report damage to Scotland’s historic buildings and monuments as a new group is
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Scottish economy weakened under cloud of Brexit uncertainty, report warns
The prospect of a no-deal Brexit has taken its toll on the confidence of Scottish businesses, a report has warned.The document, published by the
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Scotland rejects hostile environment created by Theresa May: Sturgeon
Scotland wants no part of Theresa May’s “despicable” hostile environment, Nicola Sturgeon has said, as she urged
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Damaging impact of Brexit cannot be fully mitigated, warns Sturgeon
Nobody should pretend that the damage of Brexit can be fully mitigated, according to Nicola Sturgeon.The First Minister will speak at the STUC
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No-deal Brexit could spark recession lasting to 2020, economists warn
Economists have predicted the impact of a no-deal Brexit could cause a “significant contraction” in the Scottish economy.The
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New regulations planned to reform domestic animal breeding licences
A new licensing scheme for the breeding of dogs, cats and rabbits will be put forward after securing public backing.The Scottish Government received
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Scotland should be a ‘driving force within the EU’ – Sturgeon
Scotland should be a “thriving and driving force within the EU”, Nicola Sturgeon has said.The SNP leader said the Brexit process
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Education allowance for poorer students down £1.6 million in a year
An allowance given to young people from poorer homes to help them stay in education has fallen by £1.6 million in a year, new figures indicate.The
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Second EU referendum needed even if Brexit deal reached – Russell
Scotland’s Constitutional Relations Secretary has said a second Brexit referendum including an option to remain should be held, even if
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Who are the contenders to lead the Conservative Party after Theresa May?
The Foreign Secretary has said Brexit should take precedence over a Tory leadership race in a sideswipe at fellow content Boris Johnson. Speaking
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‘EU election must not be choice between nationalisms’, says Leonard
The upcoming European election must not become a false choice between British and Scottish nationalism, according to Richard Leonard.Speaking at the
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Police officers sent to wrong addresses 62 times
Police Scotland recorded almost 200 “notable incidents” in an 18-month period, including officers attending wrong addresses.A
