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Husband of Scottish Labour MP Joani Reid arrested on China spy claims

Husband of Scottish Labour MP Joani Reid arrested on China spy claims

Counter-terrorism police arrest three under the National Security Act

by Kirsteen Paterson

SNP candidate steps down amid investigation into benefit claim

SNP candidate steps down amid investigation into benefit claim

SNP maintains lead but Labour beats Reform in new poll

SNP maintains lead but Labour beats Reform in new poll

Public health approach to online harm needed to protect children, expert says

Public health approach to online harm needed to protect children, expert says

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Four ferry building contracts to be awarded to Ferguson Marine shipyard

Four ferry building contracts to be awarded to Ferguson Marine shipyard

Ministers hope this will help the yard return to the private sector in the future

Pulling the purse strings: The women enduring economic abuse from their partners

Pulling the purse strings: The women enduring economic abuse from their partners

The 1975 Sex Discrimination Act may have equalised the sexes in the eyes of the law, but practical equality and fighting men’s oppression still has a long way to go

John Swinney: US and Israel actions on Iran ‘do not suggest’ adherence to international rules-based system

John Swinney: US and Israel actions on Iran ‘do not suggest’ adherence to international rules-based system

The first minister said he is “deeply concerned” at the escalation of the conflict in the region, following “pre-emptive” strikes carried out by the US and Israel on Iran on Saturday morning

Inside Politics See all

Richard Lochhead: It's good to leave when they want you to stay

Political Spin: Chris Murray

Marie Macklin: I could easily have become one of those left-behind kids

The Huddle: How do we improve Scotland's transport infrastructure?

Latest Comment See all

The just transition has been nothing short of a failure

Louise Wilson

by Louise Wilson

The just transition has been nothing short of a failure

Mossmorran is just the latest example of governments not properly preparing for net zero

Down but not out: Scottish Labour stays positive despite the polls

Kirsteen Paterson

by Kirsteen Paterson

Down but not out: Scottish Labour stays positive despite the polls

Keir Starmer who? Anas Sarwar keeps dreaming of Bute House

Does Gorton and Denton prove Anas Sarwar was right?

Sketch: Ariane Burgess is at one with the beaver

Sarwar's big gamble is likely too little, too late

Communities, Housing & Planning

Swift bricks are to be standard in Scotland. Won't England and Wales follow?

Local Government See all

Local Government

Local Authorities Guide: Dumfries and Galloway Council

Local Government

Local Authorities Guide: City of Edinburgh Council

Education See all

Ex-musician named Scotland’s new Chief Inspector of Education

Keir Starmer: Nigel Farage is a ‘disgrace’

Health See all

'Radical change' warning for health and social care integration join boards

Jenni Minto: I understand why some women have felt dismissed

Justice See all

Lord Advocate gave John Swinney information on Peter Murrell case 10 months ago, papers show

Domestic abuse and sex crimes on the increase, official figures show

Green Pages See all

Long-term climate targets still at ‘significant risk’

Lack of ‘just transition’ progress risks Grangemouth repeat, expert commission reports

Business & Economy See all

Business & Economy

Techscaler sets sights on New York as programme expands

Business & Economy

John Swinney slams ‘destructive’ Tories as Lib Dems confirm budget support