Ministers will ‘fall short’ of farming subsidy payments deadline, MSPs told
The Scottish Government will again "fall short" on the deadline for making European subsidy payments to farmers, Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing has confirmed.
School reform proposals to be debated by MSPs
Education Secretary John Swinney will urge rival parties at Holyrood to back his plans for sweeping reforms to Scotland's schools.
Scottish minister gives formal dispute warning in DUP deal row
The Scottish Government has threatened to invoke formal dispute resolution procedures with the UK Government as the row over the Tories' £1 billion deal with the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) intensified.
Nicola Sturgeon announces indyref2 “reset”
Nicola Sturgeon has announced a "reset" of the Scottish Government's plans to hold a new independence vote.
Bill passed to merge transport police with Police Scotland despite opposition
Holyrood has passed legislation to merge transport policing in Scotland with the national force despite widespread opposition.
Labour to bring forward Bill to ban fracking in Scotland
Labour is to bring forward a Bill aimed at banning fracking in Scotland.
Ministers urged to develop ‘overarching strategy’ to tackle gender pay gap
Ministers are being urged to develop an "overarching strategy" to tackle the gender pay gap, with a committee of MSPs insisting that Scotland could be a "world leader" in promoting greater equality.
Final whistle for Football Act hailed as ‘historic moment for devolution’
Scrapping a law aimed at tackling sectarian behaviour at football would be a historic moment for devolution, an MSP has said.
Scottish Government ‘requests farm payments deadline extension’
Scottish ministers have reportedly requested an extension to the deadline for processing European farming subsidies, amid claims about a third of applications have not yet been dealt with.
Devolved tax revenue up 10% but £38m below forecasts
The amount of cash the Scottish Government collected in tax increased by 10% last year - but still fell short of the amount ministers had estimated they would receive.
SNP signals push for Brexit talks seat in return for not disrupting May’s plans
The SNP has indicated it will demand a seat at the Brexit negotiations in Brussels in return for ensuring the Scottish Parliament does not disrupt Theresa May's plans to withdraw Britain from the European Union.
Holyrood to vote on scrapping time bar for child abuse survivors
Legislation to lift a time bar to allow survivors of childhood abuse to sue for damages will be voted on at Holyrood later.
Families losing livelihoods due to farming payments ‘fiasco’, MSP claims
An MSP has called for a new system to replace the troubled IT programme for farm subsidies as she said families are "losing their livelihoods" due to Scottish Government failures.
Vote to be held on plan to end ban on tail docking for dogs
MSPs will vote later on proposals to end the outright ban on tail docking for dogs in Scotland.
Welfare system legislation introduced at Holyrood
Legislation that will establish Scotland's first welfare system has been introduced at Holyrood.
Holyrood working group has first meeting on tower block safety
A Scottish Government ministerial working group set up in the wake of the Grenfell Tower disaster has agreed a series of actions to be taken after its first meeting.
Holyrood reforms can increase trust in Parliament – Ken Macintosh
Proposals for sweeping reforms of the Scottish Parliament would promote "trust" in Holyrood, Presiding Officer Ken Macintosh has said.
Plans to boost number of women on public boards in bid to ‘drive change’
A new law to drive up the number of women on public boards has been introduced at Holyrood.
Parliament police to continue carrying weapons after security review
Police patrolling outside the Scottish Parliament will continue to be armed after a review of security.
Ministers urged to abandon independence referendum plans
Opposition parties have urged the Scottish Government to ditch plans for another independence referendum, branding it a damaging threat to the economy.
John Swinney has lost confidence of teaching profession, MSPs told
Education Secretary John Swinney has been accused of having "completely lost the confidence of the teaching profession".
Expert warns of inspection ‘gap’ after schools closed due to wall collapse
A construction expert who reported on the temporary closure of 17 schools in Edinburgh due to safety fears after a wall collapse has said there is a "gap in the system" leading to a lack of scrutiny.
Emerging confidence in oil and gas sector boosts economic outlook
Emerging signs that confidence is returning to the oil and gas sector and a resilient labour market have helped ensure Scotland's economic outlook remains positive, a new report has found.
New legislation aims to give stronger voice to islands
Proposed legislation aimed at strengthening and protecting island communities in Scotland has been published at Holyrood.
Nicola Sturgeon stands by Kezia Dugdale independence referendum claims
Nicola Sturgeon has said she 100% stands by her claim the Scottish Labour leader told her she would drop her party's opposition to a second independence referendum in the wake of the vote for Brexit.
Crown Office probing Lib Dem Cole-Hamilton’s Scottish campaign spending
Prosecutors have received a report concerning the Scottish Liberal Democrats' General Election campaign director in relation to his campaign spending last year.
Circus wild animal ban would lead to closure of zoos, MSPs warned
A ban on using wild animals in travelling circuses will eventually lead to zoos in Scotland being closed down, the chairman of the organisation representing circus owners has told MSPs.
Proposals aimed at making civil justice more affordable published at Holyrood
Proposals for new laws offering protection from "potentially crippling court costs" in Scottish civil cases have been put forward at Holyrood.
Politicians unite to remember Bosnia-Herzegovina genocide victims
MSPs from all parties have joined together to remember genocide victims in Bosnia-Herzegovina and tackle hatred.
Cancer taskforce wants survival rates disparity highlighted
Scots with the six least survivable cancers have a 55% less chance of living beyond five years compared to others with the disease, new analysis has revealed.
Jackson Carlaw hoping Scottish Tories can win ‘between six and a dozen’ seats
The Scottish Tory deputy leader said it would be "great" if his party could win between six and 12 Scottish seats in the General Election.
Supreme Court judges refuse to hear IndyCamp appeal over Holyrood eviction
The UK's highest court has refused to hear an appeal by independence campaigners evicted from a camp in the grounds of the Scottish Parliament.
