https://www.holyrood.comHolyrood WebsiteHolyrood Website RSS News Feedhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,john-swinney-accused-of-misrepresenting-andy-burnhams-plans-on-pensions_24957.htmJohn Swinney accused of ?misrepresenting? Andy Burnham?s plans on pensionshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,john-swinney-accused-of-misrepresenting-andy-burnhams-plans-on-pensions_24957.htmThu, 01 Oct 2026 14:57:00 GMTThe first minister said pensions were 'under attack' as a result of the decision to scrap the triple lockhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,marra-says-there-are-no-complaints-against-labour-msp-monica-lennon-amid-bu_24956.htmMarra says there are ?no complaints? against Labour MSP Monica Lennon amid bullying allegationshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,marra-says-there-are-no-complaints-against-labour-msp-monica-lennon-amid-bu_24956.htmThu, 01 Oct 2026 12:05:00 GMTLennon is reported to have been accused of bullying by a number of former members of staffhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,slow-pace-warning-over-scottish-government-offshore-wind-supply-chain-progr_24955.htm?Slow pace? warning over Scottish Government offshore wind supply chain programmehttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,slow-pace-warning-over-scottish-government-offshore-wind-supply-chain-progr_24955.htmThu, 01 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMTStephen Gethins defends scheme's performance as watchdog report is publishedhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-green-msp-calls-for-rejection-of-data-centre-at-former-nuclear-pla_24954.htmScottish Green MSP calls for rejection of data centre at former nuclear planthttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-green-msp-calls-for-rejection-of-data-centre-at-former-nuclear-pla_24954.htmWed, 30 Sep 2026 14:22:00 GMTPlans lodged for south of Scotland facilityhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-biometrics-commissioner-renews-live-facial-recognition-call_24953.htmScottish biometrics commissioner renews live facial recognition callhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-biometrics-commissioner-renews-live-facial-recognition-call_24953.htmWed, 30 Sep 2026 11:47:00 GMTLegislate now, Brian Plastow urges ministershttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,exarnold-clark-boss-calls-for-action-over-cyber-attacks_24952.htmEx-Arnold Clark boss calls for action over cyber attackshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,exarnold-clark-boss-calls-for-action-over-cyber-attacks_24952.htmWed, 30 Sep 2026 10:49:00 GMTScottish Parliament event hears of 'significant' harmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-government-announces-review-of-law-officers_24950.htmScottish Government announces review of law officershttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-government-announces-review-of-law-officers_24950.htmTue, 29 Sep 2026 16:03:00 GMTFirst Minister John Swinney informed the Scottish Parliament that the review will be chaired by Lord Boyd of Duncansby https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,andy-burnham-i-will-not-be-the-last-prime-minister-of-the-uk_24949.htmAndy Burnham: I will not be the last prime minister of the UKhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,andy-burnham-i-will-not-be-the-last-prime-minister-of-the-uk_24949.htmTue, 29 Sep 2026 15:39:00 GMTThe PM used his conference speech to say he would "fight with everything I?ve got to keep it together"https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,openai-shelves-plans-to-release-new-model-over-safety-concerns_24948.htmOpenAI shelves plans to release new model over safety concernshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,openai-shelves-plans-to-release-new-model-over-safety-concerns_24948.htmTue, 29 Sep 2026 12:04:00 GMTThe system, known as GPT-6.1 Astra, "didn't quite meet the bar" of the company's standards, according to OpenAI's head of safety systems, Saachi Jainhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,limited-progress-in-keeping-the-promise-to-young-people-living-in-care_24947.htmLimited progress in keeping ?The Promise? to young people living in carehttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,limited-progress-in-keeping-the-promise-to-young-people-living-in-care_24947.htmTue, 29 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMTIn a report published today, The Promise oversight board said Scotland should be much further forwardhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,nicola-sturgeon-announced-as-speaker-for-womens-leadership-programme_24946.htmNicola Sturgeon announced as speaker for women's leadership programmehttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,nicola-sturgeon-announced-as-speaker-for-womens-leadership-programme_24946.htmMon, 28 Sep 2026 16:11:00 GMTNicola Sturgeon has been announced as a speaker for a new leadership programme for women in business and politicshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,how-will-we-know-if-more-homes-scotland-is-working_24867.htmHow will we know if More Homes Scotland is working?https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,how-will-we-know-if-more-homes-scotland-is-working_24867.htmMon, 28 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMTEffective housing delivery in the face of significant challenges depends on governments being willing to learn, adapt, and refine policy over time.https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,delays-have-plagued-scotlands-mission-to-end-violence-against-women_24922.htmDelays have plagued Scotland's mission to end violence against womenhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,delays-have-plagued-scotlands-mission-to-end-violence-against-women_24922.htmMon, 28 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMTJohn Swinney has pledged to tackle violence against women and girls with new vigour, but the government record so far is patchyhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,glasgow-city-council-to-fire-and-rehire-workers-as-equal-pay-talks-break-do_24942.htmGlasgow City Council to fire and rehire workers as equal pay talks break downhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,glasgow-city-council-to-fire-and-rehire-workers-as-equal-pay-talks-break-do_24942.htmFri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTSenior official accuses Unison union of 'betraying' membershttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,st-andrews-university-student-named-young-software-engineer-of-the-year_24944.htmSt Andrews University student named Young Software Engineer of the Yearhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,st-andrews-university-student-named-young-software-engineer-of-the-year_24944.htmFri, 25 Sep 2026 11:56:00 GMTComputer science student Lily Martin won first place for a project that uses 2D wildlife images to reconstruct 3D models of animalshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,collette-stevenson-transport-scotland-lapse-was-brought-on-by-illness_24943.htmCollette Stevenson: Transport Scotland ?lapse? was brought on by illnesshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,collette-stevenson-transport-scotland-lapse-was-brought-on-by-illness_24943.htmFri, 25 Sep 2026 11:40:00 GMTMSP breaks silence after 'online bullying'https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,more-than-just-a-holiday_24882.htmMore than just a holidayhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,more-than-just-a-holiday_24882.htmFri, 25 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMTOur ambition is to grow a visitor economy that contributes to healthier and more vibrant places, and helps create places where people want to live, work, study, visit and invest.https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,john-swinney-defends-drugs-record-as-party-leaders-criticise-lack-of-progre_24940.htmJohn Swinney defends drugs record as party leaders criticise lack of progresshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,john-swinney-defends-drugs-record-as-party-leaders-criticise-lack-of-progre_24940.htmThu, 24 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMTMichael Marra said over 7,000 lives had been lost to drugs since the government declared a public health emergencyhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,reform-uk-bids-to-oust-drugs-minister-maree-todd_24941.htmReform UK bids to oust drugs minister Maree Toddhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,reform-uk-bids-to-oust-drugs-minister-maree-todd_24941.htmThu, 24 Sep 2026 16:06:00 GMTChallenge over drugs death figureshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,openai-agent-hacked-australian-government-websites-australian-pm-says_24939.htmOpenAI agent hacked Australian Government websites, Australian PM sayshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,openai-agent-hacked-australian-government-websites-australian-pm-says_24939.htmThu, 24 Sep 2026 12:27:00 GMTThis is the first publicly reported case of an AI model breaching a government systemhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,more-support-for-survivors-of-sexual-violence-as-forensic-nurse-programme-r_24936.htmMore support for survivors of sexual violence as forensic nurse programme rolls outhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,more-support-for-survivors-of-sexual-violence-as-forensic-nurse-programme-r_24936.htmThu, 24 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT'Crucial' access promised across Scotlandhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,progress-on-alcohol-problems-made-possible-through-partnerships_24876.htmProgress on Alcohol Problems made possible through Partnershipshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,progress-on-alcohol-problems-made-possible-through-partnerships_24876.htmThu, 24 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMTThe Scottish Alcohol Industry Partnership (SAIP) is an alliance of alcohol beverage producers and trade representatives working together to support initiatives that promote responsible consumption and tackle harmful drinking in Scotland.https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,uk-aiming-to-lead-on-new-global-ai-standards-burnham-tells-un_24935.htmUK aiming to lead on new global AI standards, Burnham tells UNhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,uk-aiming-to-lead-on-new-global-ai-standards-burnham-tells-un_24935.htmWed, 23 Sep 2026 15:12:00 GMTThe UK is aiming to lead the efforts to establish global safety standards for artificial intelligence, Andy Burnham has told the United Nations General Assemblyhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scotlands-drug-death-rate-remains-highest-in-europe-as-figures-increase-by-_24932.htmScotland?s drug death rate remains highest in Europe as figures increase by 11 per cent in a yearhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scotlands-drug-death-rate-remains-highest-in-europe-as-figures-increase-by-_24932.htmWed, 23 Sep 2026 10:44:00 GMT'Toxic' changes in drug supply highlightedhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,face-the-facts-first-minister_24879.htmFace the facts, First Ministerhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,face-the-facts-first-minister_24879.htmWed, 23 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMTSupport the Parliament's first-ever debate on arthritis. Give people living with arthritis the support they deserve.https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scotland-has-right-to-decide-own-future-msps-say_24931.htmScotland ?has right to decide own future?, MSPs sayhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scotland-has-right-to-decide-own-future-msps-say_24931.htmTue, 22 Sep 2026 17:45:00 GMTReform MSPs walked out of the debate and refused to take parthttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,number-of-children-in-temporary-accommodation-reaches-record-high_24927.htmNumber of children in temporary accommodation reaches record highhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,number-of-children-in-temporary-accommodation-reaches-record-high_24927.htmTue, 22 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMTScottish homelessness statistics publishedhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,parties-need-to-look-themselves-in-the-mirror-over-public-service-reform-sa_24929.htm'Parties need to look themselves in the mirror' over public service reform, says Ivan McKeehttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,parties-need-to-look-themselves-in-the-mirror-over-public-service-reform-sa_24929.htmTue, 22 Sep 2026 14:44:00 GMTIvan McKee has said that other political parties "need to look themselves in the mirror" and decide whether they will support public service reform planshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,its-the-boring-automation-projects-that-survive_24881.htmIt?s the boring automation projects that survivehttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,its-the-boring-automation-projects-that-survive_24881.htmTue, 22 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMTIf you are working out which of your organisation's pilots deserves to become a programme, or whether the case for one has been made yet, we would be glad to talk it through.https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,msps-to-vote-on-legal-mechanism-for-independence-referendum_24926.htmMSPs to vote on legal mechanism for independence referendumhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,msps-to-vote-on-legal-mechanism-for-independence-referendum_24926.htmTue, 22 Sep 2026 00:06:00 GMTScottish Labour leader Michael Marra has said Scotland has the right to decide its own futurehttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,from-reform-ambition-to-public-value_24877.htmFrom reform ambition to public valuehttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,from-reform-ambition-to-public-value_24877.htmTue, 22 Sep 2026 00:02:00 GMTScotland has set a clear direction for public-service reform. The opportunity now is to translate that ambition into practical changes that improve services, support the workforce and deliver lasting value for people. https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-government-reveals-council-reform-proposals_24925.htmScottish Government reveals council reform proposalshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-government-reveals-council-reform-proposals_24925.htmMon, 21 Sep 2026 15:19:00 GMTReorganisation plan includes larger regional authoritieshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-flights-delayed-after-air-traffic-control-problem_24921.htmScottish flights delayed after air traffic control problemhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-flights-delayed-after-air-traffic-control-problem_24921.htmMon, 21 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTThe fault occurred at the?Nats?s?second control?centre?at Prestwickhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,a-heartfelt-appeal_24878.htmA heartfelt appealhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,a-heartfelt-appeal_24878.htmMon, 21 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMTAs World Heart Day 2026 approaches, BHF Scotland urges Scottish ministers not to ?miss a beat? by putting in place a national plan to strengthen cardiology serviceshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,michael-marra-announced-as-scottish-labour-leader_24919.htmMichael Marra announced as Scottish Labour leaderhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,michael-marra-announced-as-scottish-labour-leader_24919.htmSun, 20 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMTMarra described it as the ?honour of my life? to lead the partyhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,john-swinney-named-msp-of-the-year-at-holyrood-political-awards_24912.htmJohn Swinney named MSP of the Year at Holyrood Political Awardshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,john-swinney-named-msp-of-the-year-at-holyrood-political-awards_24912.htmThu, 17 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMTThe first minister was among those in attendance from across Scottish politics at the event which took place at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburghhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,malcolm-offord-accuses-john-swinney-of-attending-pretendy-summit-instead-of_24915.htmMalcolm Offord accuses John Swinney of attending ?pretendy summit? instead of focusing on people?s prioritieshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,malcolm-offord-accuses-john-swinney-of-attending-pretendy-summit-instead-of_24915.htmThu, 17 Sep 2026 14:58:00 GMTThe first minister said his government has made ?significant progress? on the priorities he set out when entering officehttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,minister-defends-transport-scotland-gaffe-msp_24914.htmMinister defends Transport Scotland gaffe MSPhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,minister-defends-transport-scotland-gaffe-msp_24914.htmThu, 17 Sep 2026 14:12:00 GMTQuestions raised over committee appearancehttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,watchdog-raises-transparency-questions-over-scotwind-millions_24902.htmWatchdog raises transparency questions over ScotWind millionshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,watchdog-raises-transparency-questions-over-scotwind-millions_24902.htmThu, 17 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMTScottish Government claims vindication as opposition accuse ministers of 'shambolic' managementhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-government-adds-environmental-check-tonew-data-centre-applications_24900.htmScottish Government adds environmental check to?new data centre applications?https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-government-adds-environmental-check-tonew-data-centre-applications_24900.htmWed, 16 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMTThe announcement coincides with a Scottish Greens vote scheduled for today, calling for a moratorium on new AI data centreshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,msps-reject-scottish-green-bid-to-halt-the-construction-of-new-ai-data-cent_24903.htmMSPs reject Scottish Green bid to halt the construction of new AI data centreshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,msps-reject-scottish-green-bid-to-halt-the-construction-of-new-ai-data-cent_24903.htmWed, 16 Sep 2026 17:27:00 GMTMSPs instead backed amendments put forward by public finance minister Hannah Mary Goodlad and Scottish Labour MSP Daniel Johnsonhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,innovation-activity-of-scottish-businesses-falls-behinduk-average-_24901.htmInnovation activity of Scottish businesses falls behind?UK average ?https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,innovation-activity-of-scottish-businesses-falls-behinduk-average-_24901.htmWed, 16 Sep 2026 13:13:00 GMTScotland ranks in the bottom quartile of UK regions and countries in terms of its share of businesses that were innovation activehttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,one-in-five-brits-use-ai-to-follow-the-news_24899.htmOne in five Brits use AI to follow the news?https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,one-in-five-brits-use-ai-to-follow-the-news_24899.htmTue, 15 Sep 2026 12:13:00 GMTOfcom found that?13 per cent of adults have used ChatGPT to?access the news?in the last yearhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,trump-condemns-ai-slowdown-as-mps-and-lords-call-for-newlaw-to-protecthuman_24898.htmTrump condemns AI slowdown as MPs and Lords call for new?law to protect?human rights ?https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,trump-condemns-ai-slowdown-as-mps-and-lords-call-for-newlaw-to-protecthuman_24898.htmMon, 14 Sep 2026 16:10:00 GMTDario Amodei,?head of AI company Anthropic, called for a slowdown in the speed of AI developmenthttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,john-swinney-andy-burnham-will-be-the-last-prime-minister-of-the-united-kin_24897.htmJohn Swinney: Andy Burnham will be the last prime minister of the United Kingdomhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,john-swinney-andy-burnham-will-be-the-last-prime-minister-of-the-united-kin_24897.htmMon, 14 Sep 2026 12:54:00 GMTPM reaffirms commitment to the union as first ministers meethttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scotlandis-appoints-professor-gordon-morison-as-new-chair-_24896.htmScotlandIS appoints Professor Gordon Morison as new chair ?https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scotlandis-appoints-professor-gordon-morison-as-new-chair-_24896.htmMon, 14 Sep 2026 12:28:00 GMTMorison?takes on the role after four years as a member of the ScotlandIS board.?https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,in-full-the-snp-plaid-cymru-and-sinn-fin-memorandum-of-understanding_24895.htmIn full: The SNP, Plaid Cymru and Sinn F?in memorandum of understandinghttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,in-full-the-snp-plaid-cymru-and-sinn-fin-memorandum-of-understanding_24895.htmMon, 14 Sep 2026 11:27:00 GMTLeaders meet in Waleshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,john-swinney-meets-nationalist-leaders-of-northern-ireland-and-wales-in-car_24894.htmJohn Swinney meets nationalist leaders of Northern Ireland and Wales in Cardiffhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,john-swinney-meets-nationalist-leaders-of-northern-ireland-and-wales-in-car_24894.htmMon, 14 Sep 2026 00:01:00 GMTLeaders of SNP, Plaid Cymru and Sinn Fein call on UK Government to prepare for constitutional changehttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scots-pupils-falling-behind-england-a-national-emergency-says-reform_24893.htmScots pupils falling behind England a ?national emergency?, says Reformhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scots-pupils-falling-behind-england-a-national-emergency-says-reform_24893.htmThu, 10 Sep 2026 15:36:00 GMTJohn Swinney said Pisa was only ?one part of the dataset? and insisted he was ?proud? of his government?s recordhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,john-swinney-apologises-to-two-women-amid-call-for-miscarriage-care-to-be-r_24892.htmJohn Swinney apologises to two women amid call for miscarriage care to be reviewedhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,john-swinney-apologises-to-two-women-amid-call-for-miscarriage-care-to-be-r_24892.htmThu, 10 Sep 2026 15:06:00 GMTLabour's Jackie Baillie said the first minister must ensure "women?s voices are heard"https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,john-swinney-calls-for-legal-mechanism-to-trigger-indyref2_24891.htmJohn Swinney calls for legal mechanism to trigger indyref2https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,john-swinney-calls-for-legal-mechanism-to-trigger-indyref2_24891.htmThu, 10 Sep 2026 10:32:00 GMTThe letter comes after Burnham said a second referendum was possible if a ?majority? wanted onehttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,auditor-general-calls-for-urgent-action-for-cashstrapped-colleges_24890.htmAuditor General calls for ?urgent? action for cash-strapped collegeshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,auditor-general-calls-for-urgent-action-for-cashstrapped-colleges_24890.htmThu, 10 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMTNew report lays out financial challengehttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,indyref-possible-if-majority-support-one-andy-burnham-says_24888.htmIndyref possible if majority support one, Andy Burnham sayshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,indyref-possible-if-majority-support-one-andy-burnham-says_24888.htmWed, 09 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMTDowning Street previously said a referendum was ?off limits?https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,researchers-warn-ai-could-kill-us-all-by-the-end-of-the-decade_24887.htmResearchers warn AI ?could kill us all? by the end of the decadehttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,researchers-warn-ai-could-kill-us-all-by-the-end-of-the-decade_24887.htmWed, 09 Sep 2026 14:42:00 GMTA number of developers at AI company Anthropic have warned about the looming dangers associated with the technologyhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,volunteering-is-an-investment-in-stronger-communities_24826.htmVolunteering is an investment in stronger communitieshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,volunteering-is-an-investment-in-stronger-communities_24826.htmWed, 09 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMTBy encouraging and investing in volunteering, we can strengthen communities, create opportunities and build lasting social connections. Stronger communities are built through participation, partnership and shared purpose, and volunteering remains one of thttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,domestic-abuse-charges-up-by-14-per-cent_24886.htmDomestic abuse charges up by 14 per centhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,domestic-abuse-charges-up-by-14-per-cent_24886.htmTue, 08 Sep 2026 15:22:00 GMTOver 34,500 charges with a domestic abuse identifier were reportedhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scotland-pupils-continue-to-lag-english-counterparts-in-science-maths-and-r_24885.htmScotland pupils continue to lag English counterparts in science, maths and readinghttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scotland-pupils-continue-to-lag-english-counterparts-in-science-maths-and-r_24885.htmTue, 08 Sep 2026 10:33:00 GMTThe educational performance of Scottish teenagers remains ?significantly below? historic levelshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,eljamel-inquiry-begins-public-evidence-sessions-with-former-tory-msp-liz-sm_24883.htmEljamel inquiry begins public evidence sessions with former Tory MSP Liz Smithhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,eljamel-inquiry-begins-public-evidence-sessions-with-former-tory-msp-liz-sm_24883.htmTue, 08 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMTEljamel, a former head of neurosurgery at NHS Tayside, is thought to have harmed up to 200 patients in botched operations that took place before he was finally suspended in 2013https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,strengthening-transport-connectivity-across-orkneys-island-communities_24825.htmStrengthening transport connectivity across Orkney?s island communitieshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,strengthening-transport-connectivity-across-orkneys-island-communities_24825.htmTue, 08 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMTMaintaining vital air and sea links requires complex and coordinated joint workinghttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,murdo-fraser-challenges-john-swinney-over-fag-packet-nhs-plans_24884.htmMurdo Fraser challenges John Swinney over ?fag packet? NHS planshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,murdo-fraser-challenges-john-swinney-over-fag-packet-nhs-plans_24884.htmMon, 07 Sep 2026 15:20:00 GMTDetail lacking on NHS board plans, Tories sayhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,underperforming-scottish-parliament-beset-by-shallow-partisanship_24880.htm?Underperforming? Scottish Parliament beset by ?shallow partisanship?https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,underperforming-scottish-parliament-beset-by-shallow-partisanship_24880.htmMon, 07 Sep 2026 13:19:00 GMT?Rubbish? questions and social media scrolling ? report finds serious concerns about quality of Holyrood politicshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,2-bus-fare-cap-comes-into-force-across-strathclyde-region_24875.htm?2 bus fare cap comes into force across Strathclyde regionhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,2-bus-fare-cap-comes-into-force-across-strathclyde-region_24875.htmMon, 07 Sep 2026 06:54:00 GMTGreens press John Swinney to go furtherhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,a-strong-future-for-universities-starts-with-hard-data-on-the-here-and-now_24824.htmA strong future for universities starts with hard data on the here and nowhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,a-strong-future-for-universities-starts-with-hard-data-on-the-here-and-now_24824.htmMon, 07 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMTBy beginning with a shared understanding of the facts, we create the conditions for informed debate and durable solutions. That is the best foundation on which to secure a strong and sustainable future for Scotland?s universities.https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,jackdaw-gas-field-in-north-sea-set-to-be-approved-reports_24874.htmJackdaw gas field in North Sea set to be approved ? reportshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,jackdaw-gas-field-in-north-sea-set-to-be-approved-reports_24874.htmFri, 04 Sep 2026 11:08:00 GMTPreviously approved by the Conservative government in 2022, Jackdaw was delayed by a Court of Session ruling which said the decision?failed to take into account the environmental impact of burning fossil fuelshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,government-choices-on-violence-against-women-have-been-fatal-john-swinney-t_24872.htmGovernment choices on violence against women ?have been fatal?, John Swinney toldhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,government-choices-on-violence-against-women-have-been-fatal-john-swinney-t_24872.htmFri, 04 Sep 2026 06:58:00 GMTThe FM said his government was committed to tackling the issuehttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,why-green-gas-is-scotlands-10bn-economic-opportunity_24823.htmWhy green gas is Scotland?s ?10bn economic opportunityhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,why-green-gas-is-scotlands-10bn-economic-opportunity_24823.htmFri, 04 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMTBiomethane can unlock Scotland?s economic potential, create jobs and support a pragmatic, more affordable energy transitionhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,ai-use-is-on-the-up-by-mps-whether-they-admit-it-or-not-study-finds_24871.htmAI use is on the up by MPs ? whether they admit it or not, study findshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,ai-use-is-on-the-up-by-mps-whether-they-admit-it-or-not-study-finds_24871.htmThu, 03 Sep 2026 10:36:00 GMTScottish research reveals increasehttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,glasgow-city-council-hits-critical-moment-watchdog-warns_24866.htmGlasgow City Council hits ?critical? moment, watchdog warnshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,glasgow-city-council-hits-critical-moment-watchdog-warns_24866.htmThu, 03 Sep 2026 07:18:00 GMTNew pay structure vital as homelessness bill rises, report findshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,new-direction-of-travel_24821.htmNew direction of travelhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,new-direction-of-travel_24821.htmThu, 03 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMTVisitScotland is playing a pivotal role in refocusing the tourism and events sector, highlighting its importance to the country?s wider economic strategyhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,no-reliable-picture-of-groupbased-child-abuse-in-scotland-review-finds_24870.htm?No reliable picture? of group-based child abuse in Scotland, review findshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,no-reliable-picture-of-groupbased-child-abuse-in-scotland-review-finds_24870.htmThu, 03 Sep 2026 00:01:00 GMTMairi McAllan says government will 'work urgently' on changehttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,alyn-smith-named-as-innovation-minister_24869.htmAlyn Smith named as innovation ministerhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,alyn-smith-named-as-innovation-minister_24869.htmWed, 02 Sep 2026 14:48:00 GMTThe MSP succeeds Ben Macpherson, who resigned last weekhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,a-healthy-approach_24819.htmA healthy approachhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,a-healthy-approach_24819.htmWed, 02 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMTA dedicated joint strategy to tackle heart and circulatory conditions, kidney disease and diabetes ? a group of illnesses which share common risk factors ? could cut avoidable deaths and reduce health inequalities, says BHF Scotlandhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,keir-starmer-to-stand-down-as-an-mp_24864.htmKeir Starmer to stand down as an MPhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,keir-starmer-to-stand-down-as-an-mp_24864.htmTue, 01 Sep 2026 13:48:00 GMTThe former PM, who was replaced by Andy Burnham in the summer, said he wanted to focus on international relations and tackling violence against women and girlshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,national-guidance-cautions-scottish-public-sector-on-ai-use_24863.htmNational guidance cautions Scottish public sector on AI usehttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,national-guidance-cautions-scottish-public-sector-on-ai-use_24863.htmTue, 01 Sep 2026 13:05:00 GMTPublication follows launch of five-year strategyhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,john-swinney-to-cut-health-boards-in-major-realignment-of-nhs_24862.htmJohn Swinney to cut health boards in major realignment of NHShttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,john-swinney-to-cut-health-boards-in-major-realignment-of-nhs_24862.htmTue, 01 Sep 2026 12:18:00 GMTThe first minister said it was part of a ?radical reshaping of public services"https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,tech-solutions-push-to-ease-hospital-pressures_24860.htmTech solutions push to ease hospital pressureshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,tech-solutions-push-to-ease-hospital-pressures_24860.htmTue, 01 Sep 2026 10:17:00 GMTScottish Government plan to tackle corridor care and patient backloghttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-government-publishes-draft-food-price-cap-proposals_24859.htmScottish Government publishes draft food price cap proposalshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-government-publishes-draft-food-price-cap-proposals_24859.htmTue, 01 Sep 2026 10:14:00 GMTThe consultation does not set out the price at which items would be soldhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,striking-a-balance_24816.htmStriking a balancehttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,striking-a-balance_24816.htmTue, 01 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMTCoca-Cola Europacific Partners? Sam Jones says regulation shouldn?t stifle growth or innovationhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,uk-government-launches-100m-ai-contest-to-fix-public-services_24856.htmUK Government launches ?100m AI contest to fix public serviceshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,uk-government-launches-100m-ai-contest-to-fix-public-services_24856.htmMon, 31 Aug 2026 14:18:00 GMTCompetition opens across four key challengeshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,fringe-benefits-edinburghs-visitor-levy-goes-some-way-to-addressing-the-imp_24855.htmFringe benefits: Edinburgh?s visitor levy goes some way to addressing the impact of overtourismhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,fringe-benefits-edinburghs-visitor-levy-goes-some-way-to-addressing-the-imp_24855.htmMon, 31 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMTThere are early teething problems which need to be addressed but the city's tourist tax is a welcome developmenthttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,reasons-to-be-cheerful-about-scotlands-energy-future_24818.htmReasons to be cheerful about Scotland?s energy futurehttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,reasons-to-be-cheerful-about-scotlands-energy-future_24818.htmMon, 31 Aug 2026 06:00:00 GMTThe UK energy debate is often presented as a stark choice between the oil and gas industry of yesterday and the renewable energy of tomorrowhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-government-publishes-new-independence-bill_24853.htmScottish Government publishes new independence billhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-government-publishes-new-independence-bill_24853.htmFri, 28 Aug 2026 11:25:00 GMTJohn Swinney pushes on after Andy Burnham rules out indyref2https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,bleak-and-unsustainable-funding-gap-puts-universities-under-significant-str_24840.htm?Bleak? and ?unsustainable?: Funding gap puts universities under significant strainhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,bleak-and-unsustainable-funding-gap-puts-universities-under-significant-str_24840.htmFri, 28 Aug 2026 00:02:00 GMTInstitutions collectively recorded a ?200m deficit in 2023/24https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,information-commissioner-asks-supreme-court-to-rule-in-sturgeon-document-di_24848.htmInformation commissioner asks Supreme Court to rule in Sturgeon document disclosurehttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,information-commissioner-asks-supreme-court-to-rule-in-sturgeon-document-di_24848.htmThu, 27 Aug 2026 17:38:00 GMTThe Court of Session had ruled some information was covered by legal privilegehttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,edinburgh-councillors-reject-msps-calls-for-exemption-from-council-tax-prem_24844.htmEdinburgh councillors reject MSPs? calls for exemption from council tax premiumhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,edinburgh-councillors-reject-msps-calls-for-exemption-from-council-tax-prem_24844.htmThu, 27 Aug 2026 15:08:00 GMTEdinburgh councillors have rejected the Scottish Parliament Corporate Body?s request to exempt MSPs from a 300 per cent council tax premium for second homes in the cityhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,walk-away-from-walkin-clinics-scottish-health-bodies-urge-government_24843.htmWalk away from walk-in clinics, Scottish health bodies urge governmenthttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,walk-away-from-walkin-clinics-scottish-health-bodies-urge-government_24843.htmThu, 27 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMTSystem risks unintended consequences, ministers are toldhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,no-evidence-of-burnham-bounce-despite-pm-being-most-popular-leader-in-scotl_24834.htmNo evidence of ?Burnham bounce? despite PM being most popular leader in Scotlandhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,no-evidence-of-burnham-bounce-despite-pm-being-most-popular-leader-in-scotl_24834.htmThu, 27 Aug 2026 01:00:00 GMTThe number of people saying they would vote Scottish Labour in a UK general election remains largely the same as earlier in the yearhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,to-nicola-love-peter-channel-5-announces-sturgeonmurrell-drama_24836.htmTo Nicola, Love Peter: Channel 5 announces Sturgeon-Murrell dramahttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,to-nicola-love-peter-channel-5-announces-sturgeonmurrell-drama_24836.htmWed, 26 Aug 2026 16:15:00 GMTDrama announced at Edinburgh TV Festivalhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,rockstar-games-issues-statement-over-grand-theft-auto-6-leaks_24835.htmRockstar Games issues statement over Grand Theft Auto 6 leakshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,rockstar-games-issues-statement-over-grand-theft-auto-6-leaks_24835.htmWed, 26 Aug 2026 16:07:00 GMTRockstar Games addressed the leaks, describing the situation as "heartbreaking" for its development team and "unfortunate" for fanshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,meta-agrees-up-to-17bn-settlement-over-social-media-harms-to-children_24833.htmMeta agrees up to $17bn settlement over social media harms to childrenhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,meta-agrees-up-to-17bn-settlement-over-social-media-harms-to-children_24833.htmWed, 26 Aug 2026 15:19:00 GMTMeta was accused that the technology company's platforms were addictive and harmful to children, according to filings that were released todayhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,children-and-adults-held-in-custody-for-longer-than-necessary-police-inspec_24832.htmChildren and adults held in custody for longer than necessary, police inspector findshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,children-and-adults-held-in-custody-for-longer-than-necessary-police-inspec_24832.htmWed, 26 Aug 2026 02:00:00 GMTHM Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland has urged Police Scotland to move ?at pace? to improve custody serviceshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-government-must-find-extra-720m-amid-already-challenging-fiscal-ou_24831.htmScottish Government must find extra ?720m amid already ?challenging? fiscal outlookhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-government-must-find-extra-720m-amid-already-challenging-fiscal-ou_24831.htmTue, 25 Aug 2026 16:43:00 GMTThe forecaster said while the financial position for this year is improved, the outlook for 2027-28 and beyond will be more difficulthttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-government-seeking-views-on-phone-ban-in-schools_24830.htmScottish Government seeking views on phone ban in schoolshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-government-seeking-views-on-phone-ban-in-schools_24830.htmTue, 25 Aug 2026 11:36:00 GMTThe public consultation into proposed legislation that looks to improve children's education and wellbeing has opened todayhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,crime-is-on-the-rise-in-scotland-figures-show_24829.htmCrime is on the rise in Scotland, figures showhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,crime-is-on-the-rise-in-scotland-figures-show_24829.htmTue, 25 Aug 2026 10:26:00 GMTJustice Secretary Neil Gray 'extremely concerned' by domestic abuse increasehttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,bullying-claim-made-against-jenny-gilruth-baseless-says-john-swinney_24828.htmBullying claim made against Jenny Gilruth 'baseless', says John Swinneyhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,bullying-claim-made-against-jenny-gilruth-baseless-says-john-swinney_24828.htmMon, 24 Aug 2026 15:52:00 GMTClaims of bullying by Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth have been dismissed by John Swinney as "baseless"https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,ben-macpherson-resigns-as-government-minister_24827.htmBen Macpherson resigns as government ministerhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,ben-macpherson-resigns-as-government-minister_24827.htmMon, 24 Aug 2026 14:59:00 GMTBen Macpherson has resigned from the Scottish Government for health-related issueshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,michael-marra-small-scottish-labour-faces-systemic-problems_24822.htmMichael Marra: ?Small? Scottish Labour faces systemic problemshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,michael-marra-small-scottish-labour-faces-systemic-problems_24822.htmMon, 24 Aug 2026 13:12:00 GMTMSP calls to party to rediscover 'moral purpose'https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,digital-twin-city-blueprint-to-accelerate-uks-transport-decarbonisation-pub_24820.htmDigital twin city blueprint to accelerate UK's transport decarbonisation publishedhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,digital-twin-city-blueprint-to-accelerate-uks-transport-decarbonisation-pub_24820.htmMon, 24 Aug 2026 11:33:00 GMTResearchers have developed a new standardised approach to digital twinning for transport decarbonisation across road, rail, air and maritime transporthttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,malcolm-offord-diagnosed-with-prostate-cancer-on-day-of-holyrood-election_24814.htmMalcolm Offord diagnosed with prostate cancer on day of Holyrood electionhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,malcolm-offord-diagnosed-with-prostate-cancer-on-day-of-holyrood-election_24814.htmThu, 20 Aug 2026 16:40:00 GMTThe leader of Reform UK in Scotland told an audience at the Edinburgh Fringe with Matt Forde that he had an operation last week to remove his prostatehttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,from-cloudfirst-to-aifirst-why-scotlands-public-sector-must-lead-from-the-f_24788.htmFrom Cloud-First to AI-First: Why Scotland?s Public Sector Must Lead from the Fronthttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,from-cloudfirst-to-aifirst-why-scotlands-public-sector-must-lead-from-the-f_24788.htmThu, 20 Aug 2026 06:00:00 GMTThe foundation is there; now we must build on it.