Tory MSP hired own IT firm for website design and claimed costs on expenses
A Conservative MSP hired his own IT firm to design his website and claimed the costs back on parliamentary expenses.
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Scottish lobbying register to come into force from next March
Scotland's new registrar of lobbyists will come into force next spring, it has been announced.
Plans for publicly-owned energy firm welcomed by regulators
Scottish Government plans to set up a publicly-owned energy firm to provide lower cost power have been welcomed by regulators.
Stop rewarding failure with hefty public sector severance payouts, MSPs say
A Holyrood committee has called for an end to "hefty" payouts to public sector leaders who leave after causing problems in their organisation.
PM struggle to win Commons backing for Brexit deal ‘could force 2018 election’
Theresa May could struggle to negotiate a Brexit deal that will win the backing of the House Commons - which could see the country forced into a general election at the end of next year, the author of Article 50 has warned.
MSPs to debate ban on wild animals in travelling circuses
Legislation to ban the use of wild animals in travelling circuses will be debated by MSPs at Holyrood on Thursday.
Scottish Parliament gender pay gap stands at more than 11%, figures show
The gender pay gap at the Scottish Parliament stands at just over 11%, according to figures released today.
Scottish ministers ask UK Government to condemn Catalonia violence
Scottish Ministers have written to the UK Government urging them to condemn "unequivocally" the violence in Catalonia's independence referendum.
MSPs claim record £15.8m expenses after staff increase comes into effect
MSPs have claimed a record £15.8 million in expenses after bosses at Holyrood changed the rules to allow them to take on more staff.
Alex Rowley calls on First Minister to consider bringing in rent controls
The Scottish Government will "always consider" if more action needs to be taken to curb rents in the private sector, Nicola Sturgeon said.
Tory MSP faces sanctions over failing to register housing interest in questions
A millionaire MSP is facing sanctions at Holyrood for failing to register an interest when asking questions.
Glasgow City Council set to report on Grenfell-style building cladding by Friday
Scotland's largest local authority should know by the end of the week if any high-rise flats in Glasgow have a "Grenfell type arrangement" of combustible cladding, as the council leader apologised to residents.
Pete Wishart: Independence campaigners must seek renewed mandate in 2021
Nicola Sturgeon should put a second Scottish independence referendum on hold until after then next Holyrood election, a senior SNP MP has suggested.
Council criticised over handling of combustible cladding find at Glasgow flats
Glasgow City Council's failure to provide detailed information on 57 high-rise blocks where Grenfell-style cladding was used has been branded a "monumental" error.
MSPs back move to criminalise psychological abuse
Changes to domestic abuse law which would criminalise emotional and psychological abuse have been backed unanimously by a committee of MSPs.
Cladding similar to Grenfell Tower found in dozens of Glasgow high rise blocks
Dozens of high rise developments in Glasgow have cladding similar to that used on Grenfell Tower, it has been confirmed.
Scotland’s statisticians less independent since devolution, Holyrood told
Scotland's statisticians have become less independent since devolution, experts have warned.
‘Ridiculous’ number of people dodge tax by registering a company, MSPs told
A rise in income tax in Scotland may not be very effective because of the ease with which people can avoid paying, MSPs have been told.
Mike Russell: UK Government using Brexit as ‘cover’ to take away devolved powers
The UK Government is deliberately using Brexit as a "cover" for stripping away powers from Holyrood and the other devolved administrations, Scotland's Brexit Minister Mike Russell has claimed.
Nicola Sturgeon calls for Holyrood consensus over Brexit ‘threat’ to devolution
Nicola Sturgeon has called for a new cross-party consensus on boosting the powers of Holyrood in the face of Brexit "threatening the underpinning principle" of devolution.
Overgrown hedges mean people ‘live in the shadows’, MSPs hear
Overgrown hedges are causing some residents in Scotland to "live in the shadows" and the Government should tighten legislation to prevent this, MSPs have said.
Tories press First Minister on tax increase at Holyrood questions
Nicola Sturgeon has failed to rule out using Holyrood's new powers to raise the basic rate of income tax - with Tory Ruth Davidson warning low and middle income Scotland that the First Minister is "coming for your pay cheque".
Law Society of Scotland urges caution over Brexit repeal bill
Legal experts have warned the Brexit repeal bill risks removing the legislative competence of the Scottish Parliament.
Stricter vetting of youth football coaches
Youth football coaches will require background checks to be completed before they are allowed to work with children, the Scottish Youth Football Association (SYFA) has announced.
Financial services firms ‘making contingency plans amid Brexit talks fears’
Financial services companies are drawing up contingency plans ahead of Brexit amid concerns the two-year period for Britain to negotiate a deal to leave the European Union (EU) is too short, an industry body has warned.
Scottish Parliament cyber attack ongoing but defences not breached
A cyber-attack on IT systems at the Scottish Parliament remains ongoing and could last several days, officials have said.
Scottish Parliament IT systems targeted by hackers
IT systems at the Scottish Parliament have been attacked by hackers.
EU repeal bill needs ‘significant changes’, Scotland’s Brexit Minister says
The Scottish Parliament is likely to vote against the EU repeal bill unless there are " serious and significant changes" to the proposed legislation, Scotland's Brexit Minister has said.
Talks due on possible new powers for Scottish Government
The possibility of releasing new powers to Holyrood will be discussed in talks between the UK and Scottish Governments in Edinburgh.
North MSP scoops another road safety award
A north MSP has secured another award for his road safety campaigning.
UK Government ‘to respect devolution agreement’ after powers return from EU
The UK Government intends to respect "the spirit and the letter" of the devolution settlement as powers are returned from the EU under Brexit, the First Secretary of State has said.
Nicola Sturgeon announces indyref2 “reset”
Nicola Sturgeon has announced a "reset" of the Scottish Government's plans to hold a new independence vote.