John Swinney warns inheritance tax reforms having ‘chilling effect’ on Scottish farming

John Swinney, the First Minister of Scotland, has raised concerns about the impact of inheritance tax…

Lanarkshire locals paid over £276 million in benefits by Social Security Scotland

Lanarkshire residents received benefits totalling over £276 million from Social Security Scotland in the last fiscal…

Government needs to help Scots make healthier life choices

The Scottish Government is under pressure to assist its citizens in making healthier lifestyle choices to…

Scots Government urged to act as charity claims 16% of pensioners at risk of malnutrition

**Scots Government Urged to Take Action as Charity Raises Concerns Over Malnutrition Risk Among Pensioners** A…

Police officer arrested on suspicion of terror offence for ‘supporting Hamas’

A police officer in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of supporting Hamas by Counter…

‘Substantive error’ made in consent for new Rosebank oil field, court hears

A legal challenge has been brought to the Edinburgh Court of Sessions regarding a “substantive error…

Sue Gray opts out of envoy role to UK regions post-Downing Street stint

Sue Gray has decided not to take on the role of envoy to the nations and…

Housing emergency declared in constituency of SNP Housing Minister Paul McLennan

A housing emergency has been declared in the constituency of SNP Housing Minister Paul McLennan, as…

Positive action to tackle poverty across North Lanarkshire is continuing

Positive efforts to combat poverty in North Lanarkshire are ongoing, with a focus on community well-being,…

Michael Matheson bids to become SNP candidate in 2026 following expenses scandal

Veteran SNP MSP Michael Matheson is making a bid to become a candidate for the party…