NewsNewsScotlandScotland PoliticsSalmond's estate seeks 'bankruptcy' over legal costsThe former first minister's estate is seeking sequestration, the Scottish legal equivalent of bankruptcy.10 hrs agoScotlandEx-health minister blames governments for state of NHSJeane Freeman says politicians being unable to look beyond the next election has contributed to the strain on the health service.18 hrs agoScotland PoliticsMinisters lack plan for £5bn black hole, auditor saysScotland's auditor general also revealed that minister recorded a £1bn underspend in 2024-25. 3 days agoScotlandCorruption probe after 'troubled period' at Scottish heritage bodyIt follows an internal racism row and the suspension of the body's chief executive after an investigation into her conduct.4 days agoScotlandCall for 'damning' murder report to be releasedClaire Inglis was killed by Christopher McGowan in 2021, weeks after he had been bailed to her home. 3 days agoScotlandEx-health minister blames governments for state of NHSJeane Freeman says politicians being unable to look beyond the next election has contributed to the strain on the health service.18 hrs agoScotland PoliticsThousands of poorest Scots to receive free weight-loss jabs in trial Up to 5,000 people in Scotland will take the injections as part of a multi-million pound study being led by Glasgow University.1 day agoScotlandSabotage, betrayal, secrecy... and recyclingHow a £50m court case over Scotland's deposit return scheme turned into a political blockbuster.2 days agoScotlandMinisters lack plan for £5bn black hole, auditor saysScotland's auditor general also revealed that minister recorded a £1bn underspend in 2024-25. 3 days agoScotlandPlaid Cymru and SNP discuss forming 'progressive alliance'Rhun ap Iorwerth and John Swinney said they want to give voters a "positive alternative" to Westminster.Minister 'recognises strength of feeling' on asylum seeker housing planAlex Norris, a UK government minister, says impact on Inverness communities would be 'minimised'.Scottish Parliament election to have daytime vote countVotes will be counted the day after the 7 May poll, instead of overnight, it has been announced. Damning report finds 'culture of mistrust' at maternity unitA review said staffing shortages also contributed to delays and patients being harmed at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.GP surgeries to get £531m for recruitment over three yearsDoctors said the investment was a step in the right direction, having previously said £290m was needed to address the GP funding gap.Features and analysisWhy is land reform on the agenda in Scotland?MSPs have given their initial backing to a new Land Reform Bill but some critics have described it as "unworkable".A bridge, 130 convictions and a 30-year fight: The tolls that made criminals of islandersMore than 100 people received criminal convictions after refusing to pay tolls on the Skye Bridge.Why is the government being sued for £170m over a recycling scheme?A waste management firm has launched legal action over a beleaguered bottle return plan.Is the Scottish government softening on oil and gas?Has John Swinney shifted the Scottish government away from a "presumption against" new oil and gas?When is the Budget and what might be in it?Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering both tax rises and spending cuts in the 26 November Budget.
