NewsNewsScotlandScotland PoliticsFuture of delayed NHS surgery centres is unclearThe future of five already delayed NHS treatment centres to deal with a backlog of operations will not be known until December. 13 hrs agoScotland PoliticsNew SQA chief named months before exams body scrappedThe news comes less than 48 hours after the Scottish government passed legislation to replace the SQA.3 days agoScotland PoliticsGPs in 'formal dispute' with ministers over fundingBMA Scotland has told the Scottish government the next step would be to ballot doctors on disruptive action.4 days agoScotlandTommy Sheridan loses social work job legal challengeGlasgow City Council said there was an "unacceptable level of risk" in hiring him as a social worker.4 days agoGlasgow & West Scotland'Incompetent' former university boss considers returning £150,000 payoutProf Iain Gillespie was giving evidence to MSPs over the financial crisis at Dundee University4 days agoScotlandNew SQA chief named months before exams body scrappedThe news comes less than 48 hours after the Scottish government passed legislation to replace the SQA.3 days agoScotland PoliticsWhat do UK welfare reforms mean for Scotland?The UK government is scaling back planned welfare reforms in a bid to fight off a backbench rebellion.3 days agoScotland PoliticsDavid Murray says sorry over disaster of Rangers saleThe former Rangers owner says he regrets what happened to the club's staff and fans as he publishes his memoirs.3 days agoGlasgow & West ScotlandGPs in 'formal dispute' with ministers over fundingBMA Scotland has told the Scottish government the next step would be to ballot doctors on disruptive action.4 days agoScotlandFMQs: Swinney says cancer waiting times 'not acceptable'John Swinney is quizzed on cancer treatment times and says he regrets targets have not been achieved.Council tax revaluation 'absolutely' needed, says ministerPublic finance minister Ivan McKee tells BBC news that there would "be winners and losers" from revaluation of council tax.4 days agoScotlandMSPs pass bill to scrap SQA for new Scottish exams bodyOpposition parties raised concerns that the reforms were simply a "superficial rebrand".5 days agoScotland PoliticsSwinney apologises to travellers for 'Tinker Experiment'The first minister has said sorry to Gypsy Travellers who were forcibly resettled by Scottish authorities. 5 days agoScotland PoliticsGlobal crisis poses defence dilemma for John SwinneyThe first minister seems keen to avoid undermining the UK's positions on defence.5 days agoScotland PoliticsFeatures and analysisWhat does the new Industrial Strategy mean for Scotland?Scotland could be in the sweet spot for elements of the strategy across all the sectors targeted for support.7 days agoScotlandHow could politics shape the Scotland of 2050?A conference in Edinburgh invited leaders to think beyond the short-termism of the five-year electoral cycle.18 Jun 2025ScotlandWill new school rules help cut violence in the classroom?The Scottish government has published guidance for schools on how to deal with violent and aggressive behaviour from pupils.18 Jun 2025Scotland PoliticsHamilton by-election victory confounds expectationsThe result in the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election came as a surprise to many pundits.6 Jun 2025Scotland PoliticsA self-created fairy story: The rise and fall of Michelle MoneA new documentary follows the bra firm founder's journey from poverty to fame, fortune and controversy.26 May 2025Scotland Business
