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Scottish Government ‘can’t be trusted’ with Salmond files, information commissioner says

Scottish Government ‘can’t be trusted’ with Salmond files, information commissioner says

David Hamilton said he had been met with a series of 'excuses' from the government that were 'preposterous and unacceptable'

by Staff Reporter

Parliament survey finds evidence of bullying and sexual harassment

Parliament survey finds evidence of bullying and sexual harassment

Glasgow fire is ‘wake-up call’ to service cuts, says Anas Sarwar

Glasgow fire is ‘wake-up call’ to service cuts, says Anas Sarwar

UK Government releases first Mandelson files

UK Government releases first Mandelson files

Latest News

Scottish Government publishes lord advocate dual role report

Scottish Government publishes lord advocate dual role report

There have been calls for the two roles to be separated

MSPs to begin to consider final amendments on assisted dying bill

MSPs to begin to consider final amendments on assisted dying bill

MSPs are preparing to consider around 300 amendments to the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill today

John Swinney signals ‘willingness’ to support council financially in dealing with the consequences of Glasgow blaze

John Swinney signals ‘willingness’ to support council financially in dealing with the consequences of Glasgow blaze

The first minister visited the site of the fire beside Glasgow Central station today, describing it as a “colossal incident”

Inside Politics See all

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

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

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: Fife Council

Local Government

Local Authorities Guide: East Renfrewshire Council

Education See all

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

Keir Starmer: Nigel Farage is a ‘disgrace’

Health See all

Mental health warning over psychiatrists shortage

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

Justice See all

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

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