Gordon Brown is refusing to call the body tasked with reviewing devolution a "commission" because he believes it would give an "incorrect impression about its status".

A body set up to overhaul MSPs' expenses will this month back the abolition of the scheme that allows Holyrood politicians to bill the public for mortgage payments in Edinburgh.

Scottish Justice minister Kenny MacAskill has hit out at Home Secretary Jacqui Smith for refusing to co-host a UK firearms summit and dismissing his calls to review gun legislation.

A massive new search for oil and gas launched by the UK government will put whales, dolphins and other marine life at risk. And it will jeopardise global attempts to cut the pollution that is causing climate chaos.

The former art dealer who last week gave away more than £100 million of contemporary art to the National Galleries of Scotland has said he would like a new iconic building, similar to the Guggenheim in Bilbao, constructed to house his collection in Edinburgh.

The new chairman of the Scottish Tories has become embroiled in a row over his CV after false claims were made about his academic credentials.

The Liberal Democrats have laid down a challenge to the first minister, Alex Salmond, saying: "If you are serious about a local income tax, work with us."

Iain Macwhirter: Newspaper editors and readers have reacted angrily this weekend to the lifting of the media blackout on Nicol Stephen.