Scotland’s controversial new hate crime laws have come into force – with a Holyrood minister saying people “could be investigated” for misgendering someone online. The new...
Despite being so stretched that they are already refusing to investigate crimes including thefts not captured by CCTV, Police Scotland has also been running a campaign...
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The writer is First Minister of...
By Andrew Picken BBC Scotland News 29 March 2024 Image caption, Donald Trump flanked by his children and pipers on the official opening day of the...
Renewable Electricity Generation In 2023, annual electricity generation from renewable sources in Scotland remained strong at 33.2 TWh – there has only been more generated in...
UK membership of Dignitas, the Swiss assisted dying association, has jumped to 1,900 people – a 24% rise during 2023 – as an assisted dying bill...
By James Cook Scotland editor 27 March 2024 Updated 28 March 2024 Image source, Getty Images Image caption, MSP Liam McArthur hopes his bill will be...
Priority remains achieving sustainable growth says Secretary of State, as latest encouraging figures published This was published under the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government Latest...
This comment updates our projections of Scotland’s underlying public finances in light of the latest Office for Budget Responsibility forecasts from the March 2024 Budget. These...
April 1st might seem an inauspicious day to bring in controversial legislation. But that is the day the Scottish government has chosen finally to bring into...
In this reckless trade of comment the non-specialist stands outside, innocently boggling, contemplating facts and asking questions too naive for experts more deeply engrossed in politics,...
This investment from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities’ Community Ownership Fund will ensure these beloved establishments are protected, ensuring they will be around for...