Two in five Scots feel ‘powerless’ over Brexit – survey
More than two-fifths of Scots have felt powerless, angry or worried in the last year because of Brexit, according to a charity survey.
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Underground bunker to be MoD no-deal Brexit command centre
The armed forces have set up a command centre in an underground bunker as part of contingency plans for the UK crashing out of the EU without a deal.
Public interest test for land transfer ‘powerful tool’
A public interest test for the transfer of significant areas of land would be a “powerful tool” to reform land ownership in Scotland, the Environment Secretary has said.
Holyrood adopts new policy on sexual harassment
A new policy on sexual harassment has come into force at the Scottish Parliament.
Specialist prescribing of all mental health drugs impossible: senior medic
It would be impossible to have all medications for mental health problems prescribed by a specialist, a senior doctor has said.
ScotRail in ‘last-chance saloon’ over cancellations – Sturgeon
ScotRail is in the “last-chance saloon” over its performance, Nicola Sturgeon has said.
Sturgeon: Kindness, compassion and love will defeat proponents of hate
Nicola Sturgeon has made clear her determination to tackle far-right extremism in the wake of the terror attack on two New Zealand mosques.
Police ‘don’t know’ about dog control laws passed almost 10 years ago – MSP
Police officers do not all know about dog control legislation introduced by Holyrood almost a decade ago, MSPs have been told.
Councils need to make fundamental changes to meet demands, new report finds
Scotland’s councils are dealing with rising demands for care and increasing staff sickness rates while day-to-day funding from the Scottish Government has fallen in real terms over the last six years, a new report has warned.
Nearly two-thirds of Muslim women witness hate crime in Scotland – survey
Nearly two-thirds of Muslim women in Scotland surveyed have witnessed or experienced Islamophobia.
Procurement reforms have ‘little impact’ on Scotland’s small firms
Reforms aimed at increasing the share of public sector contracts going to Scotland’s small businesses have had “little impact”, a new report has claimed.
Jeremy Corbyn branded ‘juvenile’ for pulling out of Brexit crisis talks with PM
Jeremy Corbyn has come under fire after pulling out of Brexit crisis talks with Theresa May because members of the breakaway Independent Group were present.
Brexit live: Delay is matter of ‘personal regret’, Prime Minister says
Theresa May has said in a televised statement that it was a matter of “great personal regret” that she is asking the EU for a “short delay” to the Brexit process.
Free bus passes bill could top £200 million a year, MSPs told
Extending free bus passes to all young Scots up to the age of 25 could cost as much as £230 million a year, the Transport Secretary has said.
Tourist hotel levy for Edinburgh will happen, says tourism secretary
Tourism Secretary Fiona Hylsop has said the Scottish Government will bring forward legislation that could result in a new levy being charged on hotel stays – despite refusing to say if she supports the change.
Nearly 100,000 operations cancelled in three years
Nearly 100,000 operations have been cancelled across Scotland’s NHS since 2016.
Flagship golf tournament used volunteers as shop assistants, MSPs told
A major golf event coming to Scotland this year will not use volunteers as shop assistants, unlike the Ryder Cup, MSPs have been told.
Scotland’s economy outperforms UK in final three months of 2018
Scotland’s economy grew more than that of the UK in the final three months of 2018.
Brexit: What they said then and now
One thousand days have passed since the UK voted to leave the EU. Here is a look back at what politicians and celebrities said during the referendum campaign – and what they are saying now.
Consultation launched for council wards review on Scotland’s islands
A proposed shake-up of council wards in local authorities covering Scotland’s islands has taken a step forward.
UK Government ‘shortchanging Scotland’ in run up to Brexit, MSPs told
Theresa May’s Government has “sold out” Scotland during the Brexit process at the same time as other parts of the UK have been “bought off” with “bungs”, Holyrood’s Finance Secretary said.
Tommy Robinson contempt of court case delayed
A court hearing over an allegation that Tommy Robinson committed contempt of court by filming people in a criminal trial and broadcasting footage on social media has been postponed.
MSP fails in bid to prevent beavers becoming protected species
Beavers will be given legal protection in Scotland after an attempt by a Conservative MSP to prevent the move was voted down.
Man spends more than £600 on shop in preparation for no-deal Brexit
A woman has called her husband “mad” after he spent more than £600 on a shop in preparation for a no-deal Brexit.
Increase in Scottish employment sees jobless rate hit record low
Unemployment in Scotland has fallen by more than a fifth in the last year, with the jobless total down to a record low of 94,000.
‘Earthy language’ included in report on Brexit’s rural impact
An official report on the impact of Brexit on rural Scotland has included the quote: “We are f*****,” it can be revealed.
Nicola Sturgeon outlines Brexit concerns in letter to Theresa May
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has written to Prime Minister Theresa May to raise her concerns over the role of the devolved administrations during the Brexit talks.
Hundreds of Scottish police officers on standby for Brexit
Police in Scotland will be ready to respond to any emergencies during an “unprecedented set of circumstances” following Brexit, a senior officer has said.
Marginalised Scots hit hardest by tax and spending changes, report finds
Poorer families, severely disabled people and female lone parents are among those in Scotland whose household income is taking the biggest hit from tax and spending plans, new research indicates.
Retired doctors to return to work to boost rural hospital staff
A new drive has been launched to encourage recently retired doctors to return to work to help services in rural areas which struggle to recruit.
Eurostar urges passengers not to travel amid industrial action
Eurostar is urging passengers to avoid travelling until after Wednesday unless their journey is “absolutely necessary”.
Scotland’s needs are being ignored by Westminster – Sturgeon
Scotland’s needs are being “totally ignored” by Westminster while the case for Scotland governing itself has never been stronger, the First Minister has said.