https://www.holyrood.comHolyrood Website RSS News Feedhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-labour-backs-uk-rejoining-european-union_25042.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-labour-backs-uk-rejoining-european-union_25042.htmTue, 10 Nov 2026 13:12:00 GMTMichael Marra has written to Andy Burnham calling on him to include the commitment in Labour?s next manifestohttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,mairi-mcallan-bbc-scotland-being-hollowed-out-by-cuts_25040.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,mairi-mcallan-bbc-scotland-being-hollowed-out-by-cuts_25040.htmTue, 10 Nov 2026 00:01:00 GMTMairi McAllan will lead a Scottish Government debate on the BBC and public service broadcasting following news that BBC Scotland will be moved onlinehttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,maree-todd-thomas-kerrs-drugs-genocide-claim-is-a-disgrace_25039.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,maree-todd-thomas-kerrs-drugs-genocide-claim-is-a-disgrace_25039.htmMon, 09 Nov 2026 11:57:00 GMTReform UK MSP says he holds SNP ministers personally responsible for his father's deathhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,data-centres-could-torpedo-climate-target-campaigners-warn_25036.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,data-centres-could-torpedo-climate-target-campaigners-warn_25036.htmMon, 09 Nov 2026 07:00:00 GMTThe intervention comes amid a political row on the future of the siteshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,voters-want-decisions-over-north-sea-oil-and-gas-to-be-made-in-scotland_25037.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,voters-want-decisions-over-north-sea-oil-and-gas-to-be-made-in-scotland_25037.htmMon, 09 Nov 2026 00:01:00 GMTFifty-eight per cent of those surveyed by pollsters Ipsos said the decision on licences should be made by the Scottish Government, compared with 33 per cent who said the UK Government.https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,insufficient-evidence-of-wrongdoing-in-bullying-complaints-against-kenneth-_25038.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,insufficient-evidence-of-wrongdoing-in-bullying-complaints-against-kenneth-_25038.htmSun, 08 Nov 2026 16:23:00 GMTIt has been reported that a dossier of complaints was sent to SNP HQ by independent solicitorshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-public-service-awards-recognised-by-msps_25035.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-public-service-awards-recognised-by-msps_25035.htmFri, 06 Nov 2026 14:14:00 GMTAnnual event returns on 9 Decemberhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,msps-running-holyrood-committees-in-line-for-20-per-cent-pay-rise_25034.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,msps-running-holyrood-committees-in-line-for-20-per-cent-pay-rise_25034.htmThu, 05 Nov 2026 16:28:00 GMTUplift to reflect 'additional demands'https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,start-date-confirmed-for-scottish-grooming-gangs-inquiry_25033.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,start-date-confirmed-for-scottish-grooming-gangs-inquiry_25033.htmThu, 05 Nov 2026 15:35:00 GMTMcAllan: Abusers have 'nowhere to hide'https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,john-swinney-opposes-uk-government-move-to-ban-new-oil-and-gas-licences_25032.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,john-swinney-opposes-uk-government-move-to-ban-new-oil-and-gas-licences_25032.htmThu, 05 Nov 2026 15:16:00 GMTThe Energy Independence Bill was introduced to Westminster on Wednesdayhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,msps-raise-doubts-over-teachers-pledge_25031.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,msps-raise-doubts-over-teachers-pledge_25031.htmThu, 05 Nov 2026 07:00:00 GMT'Considerable challenges' over reduced classroom contact time policyhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,government-will-not-reconsider-candidacy-rights-of-foreign-nationals-john-s_25030.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,government-will-not-reconsider-candidacy-rights-of-foreign-nationals-john-s_25030.htmWed, 04 Nov 2026 12:33:00 GMTThe standards committee said it was no longer convinced that those with limited leave to remain should be eligible to standhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,public-trust-in-scottish-government-drops_25029.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,public-trust-in-scottish-government-drops_25029.htmWed, 04 Nov 2026 11:04:00 GMTThe Scottish Household Survey for 2025 saw trust drop across seven institutionshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,shortlist-announced-for-scottish-public-service-awards-2026_25028.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,shortlist-announced-for-scottish-public-service-awards-2026_25028.htmWed, 04 Nov 2026 10:10:00 GMTThe awards will take place in the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday 9 December and will be hosted by journalist and TV presenter Emma Cameron.https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,whos-advising-you-how-to-choose-your-ai-and-automation-advice_25024.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,whos-advising-you-how-to-choose-your-ai-and-automation-advice_25024.htmWed, 04 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMTSuppliers, consultancies, platform teams and the colleague who went on a course last month all have differing views. It can feel pretty confusing, and if you?re the one deciding where public money goes, the hard part is knowing whose advice to trust.https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-government-should-reconsider-candidacy-rights-of-nonuk-citizens-ms_25026.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-government-should-reconsider-candidacy-rights-of-nonuk-citizens-ms_25026.htmTue, 03 Nov 2026 15:05:00 GMTThe standards committee is questioning a change in law agreed just last yearhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,cyber-experts-warn-of-aipowered-attacks-on-critical-infrastructure-by-2028_25027.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,cyber-experts-warn-of-aipowered-attacks-on-critical-infrastructure-by-2028_25027.htmTue, 03 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMTThe National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) said AI adoption by hostile actors was ?highly likely? to increase the scale and efficiency of their operationshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,finance-committee-calls-on-scottish-government-for-much-greater-transparenc_25022.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,finance-committee-calls-on-scottish-government-for-much-greater-transparenc_25022.htmTue, 03 Nov 2026 00:01:00 GMTThe finance committee said there is insufficient evidence to determine whether the government's tax and spending plans are affordable and sustainablehttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,home-secretary-drops-settlement-plan-for-migrant-care-workers_25023.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,home-secretary-drops-settlement-plan-for-migrant-care-workers_25023.htmMon, 02 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMTShabana Mahmood has shortened the?time?migrant care workers must wait before qualifying for permanent settlement following pressure from Labour MPshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,jude-mccorry-to-stand-down-as-chief-executive-of-cyberfraud-centre_25021.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,jude-mccorry-to-stand-down-as-chief-executive-of-cyberfraud-centre_25021.htmMon, 02 Nov 2026 14:43:00 GMTMcCorry, who has led the organisation since 2020, will remain in post until February.https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,third-sector-calls-for-meaningful-engagement-on-public-service-reform_25020.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,third-sector-calls-for-meaningful-engagement-on-public-service-reform_25020.htmMon, 02 Nov 2026 12:29:00 GMTRepresentative body the SCVO says involvement has been 'lacking to date'https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,escooter-crime-probe-announced-by-msps_25016.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,escooter-crime-probe-announced-by-msps_25016.htmMon, 02 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMTE-bikes included in antisocial behaviour inquiryhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,andy-burnham-and-john-swinney-hail-constructive-talks-about-devolution_25018.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,andy-burnham-and-john-swinney-hail-constructive-talks-about-devolution_25018.htmFri, 30 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMTThe first minister said the meeting was a ?welcome start? on the prime minster's ambition to deliver economic growthhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,msps-launch-aigenerated-image-abuse-inquiry_25015.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,msps-launch-aigenerated-image-abuse-inquiry_25015.htmFri, 30 Oct 2026 10:16:00 GMTThe Criminal Justice Committee will consider whether existing laws offer sufficient protectionhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,war-of-words-over-acorn-project-funding_25014.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,war-of-words-over-acorn-project-funding_25014.htmThu, 29 Oct 2026 16:50:00 GMTUK and Scottish government figures clash over ?200m commitmenthttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,john-swinney-refuses-to-set-out-stance-on-rosebank_25013.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,john-swinney-refuses-to-set-out-stance-on-rosebank_25013.htmThu, 29 Oct 2026 15:22:00 GMTThe first minister was questioned multiple times by opposition party leadershttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,dumfries-and-galloway-college-generating-142m-for-economy-report-finds_25012.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,dumfries-and-galloway-college-generating-142m-for-economy-report-finds_25012.htmThu, 29 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMTIt equates to a return of ?12 for every ?1 received in public fundinghttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,councils-and-trade-unions-hit-out-against-top-down-local-government-reform_25011.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,councils-and-trade-unions-hit-out-against-top-down-local-government-reform_25011.htmThu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTCosla, Unison, GMB and Unite join forceshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,uk-government-invests-in-edinburgh-and-glasgow-in-breathing-room-budget_25010.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,uk-government-invests-in-edinburgh-and-glasgow-in-breathing-room-budget_25010.htmWed, 28 Oct 2026 14:23:00 GMTThe Scottish Government has confirmed it will pass on a ?100 energy payment to householdshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,budget-scotland-to-host-new-18m-tech-academy_25009.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,budget-scotland-to-host-new-18m-tech-academy_25009.htmWed, 28 Oct 2026 12:27:00 GMTUK Advanced Chip Design Academy announcedhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,wholly-unacceptable-culture-secretary-urges-ofcom-to-review-bbc-scotland-cl_25008.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,wholly-unacceptable-culture-secretary-urges-ofcom-to-review-bbc-scotland-cl_25008.htmWed, 28 Oct 2026 10:53:00 GMTThe move to axe the linear channel was announced last weekhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,ai-bots-sent-three-in-four-responses-to-uk-smoking-consultation-report-clai_25002.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,ai-bots-sent-three-in-four-responses-to-uk-smoking-consultation-report-clai_25002.htmTue, 27 Oct 2026 22:30:00 GMTSafeguard call for public health policymakinghttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,malcolm-offord-reveals-reform-uk-holyrood-reshuffle_25007.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,malcolm-offord-reveals-reform-uk-holyrood-reshuffle_25007.htmTue, 27 Oct 2026 14:14:00 GMTThe changes come after Amanda Bland quit the partyhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,alcohol-deaths-still-far-too-high-despite-decrease-minister-says_25006.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,alcohol-deaths-still-far-too-high-despite-decrease-minister-says_25006.htmTue, 27 Oct 2026 10:45:00 GMTCampaigners are calling for more action to further drive the number downhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,chancellor-to-cut-food-costs-as-part-of-everyday-fixes-package_25005.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,chancellor-to-cut-food-costs-as-part-of-everyday-fixes-package_25005.htmTue, 27 Oct 2026 00:27:00 GMTThe chancellor's Budget?on Wednesday will include a package of "everyday fixes" to give families dealing with the cost-of-living crisis "breathing space"https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,msps-to-take-hyperscale-datacentre-evidence_25004.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,msps-to-take-hyperscale-datacentre-evidence_25004.htmMon, 26 Oct 2026 17:07:00 GMTDebate over consents for new centres continueshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,police-say-no-further-investigation-required-into-yes-scotland-finances_25003.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,police-say-no-further-investigation-required-into-yes-scotland-finances_25003.htmFri, 23 Oct 2026 13:40:00 GMTThe force was looking into the group following a complaint submitted over the summerhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,addressing-loneliness-and-isolation_24961.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,addressing-loneliness-and-isolation_24961.htmFri, 23 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMTCWAS is not just about a unique form of transport and promoting active travel, it is also about improving society?s physical and mental health and wellbeing through human contact, mutual support, camaraderie and exercise.https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,hart-of-the-matter-who-pays-for-deer-management_24945.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,hart-of-the-matter-who-pays-for-deer-management_24945.htmThu, 22 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMTSCOTLAND: The Big Picture?s Fiadh project is aiming to catalyse fresh conversations around the often contentious subject of deer management.https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,secure-jackdaw-funds-for-scotland-john-swinney-urges-andy-burnham_24999.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,secure-jackdaw-funds-for-scotland-john-swinney-urges-andy-burnham_24999.htmWed, 21 Oct 2026 15:08:00 GMTAnger from Commons Speaker over announcement to mediahttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,uk-government-approves-jackdaw-gas-field_24998.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,uk-government-approves-jackdaw-gas-field_24998.htmWed, 21 Oct 2026 08:05:00 GMTScottish Secretary Douglas Alexander said it was a ?win for Aberdeen?https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,preventing-poverty-and-its-consequences-why-we-must-close-the-takeup-gap-fo_24951.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,preventing-poverty-and-its-consequences-why-we-must-close-the-takeup-gap-fo_24951.htmWed, 21 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMTThe moral and economic case for putting money into people?s pockets and millions of pounds into Scotland?s communities is clear, now it is time for action.https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,google-cloud-services-mostly-resolved-after-outage-affects-banks-and-busine_25001.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,google-cloud-services-mostly-resolved-after-outage-affects-banks-and-busine_25001.htmTue, 20 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMTGoogle said the incident was caused by a "power event" which impacted data centres in London which began affecting services around 7amhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,bbc-scotland-tv-channel-axed-as-broadcaster-seeks-500m-savings_24996.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,bbc-scotland-tv-channel-axed-as-broadcaster-seeks-500m-savings_24996.htmTue, 20 Oct 2026 15:31:00 GMTThe SNP has urged bosses to rethink the decision to move the channel onlinehttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scotlands-heat-transition-is-stalling-it-needs-a-route-that-works-for-every_24962.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scotlands-heat-transition-is-stalling-it-needs-a-route-that-works-for-every_24962.htmTue, 20 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMTAs Scotland?s gas network, we know the transition to a lower carbon economy requires solutions that work for every household and business, particularly when it comes to decarbonising home heating.https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,blow-to-reform-uk-as-first-msp-quits-holyrood-group_24992.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,blow-to-reform-uk-as-first-msp-quits-holyrood-group_24992.htmMon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTAmanda Bland's decision pushes Reform into third place behind Scottish Labourhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,smart-meters-helping-households-take-control-of-their-energy_24960.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,smart-meters-helping-households-take-control-of-their-energy_24960.htmMon, 19 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMTThere?s never been a better time for households to be more in control of their energy ? smart meters are a good place to start.https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,stephen-gethins-scotland-in-danger-of-being-left-behind-on-energy-security_24990.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,stephen-gethins-scotland-in-danger-of-being-left-behind-on-energy-security_24990.htmSat, 17 Oct 2026 18:20:00 GMTStephen Gethins warned that not being a part of the single market puts ?our business at a competitive disadvantage? https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,angela-constance-scotland-must-be-far-more-joined-up-to-meet-health-challen_24989.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,angela-constance-scotland-must-be-far-more-joined-up-to-meet-health-challen_24989.htmFri, 16 Oct 2026 16:59:00 GMTHealth secretary speaks out at SNP conference fringe eventhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,andy-burnham-power-too-centralised-in-scotland_24987.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,andy-burnham-power-too-centralised-in-scotland_24987.htmFri, 16 Oct 2026 00:01:00 GMTBurnham will meet young people in Lanarkshire during a visit to Scotland which coincides with the SNP conference in Aberdeen.https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,dave-doogan-has-a-secret-defence-plan-for-an-independent-scotland_24978.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,dave-doogan-has-a-secret-defence-plan-for-an-independent-scotland_24978.htmThu, 15 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMTHe also admitted to harbouring an ambition to be the defence secretaryhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,dave-doogan-a-plan-to-defend-an-independent-scotland-is-not-an-ambition-its_24988.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,dave-doogan-a-plan-to-defend-an-independent-scotland-is-not-an-ambition-its_24988.htmThu, 15 Oct 2026 18:54:00 GMTDoogan warned that ?the threats are there? and Scotland must have a plan for defence in the buildup to independencehttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,polling-snp-on-track-to-be-in-most-powerful-position-at-westminster-in-our-_24982.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,polling-snp-on-track-to-be-in-most-powerful-position-at-westminster-in-our-_24982.htmWed, 14 Oct 2026 15:26:00 GMTThe deputy first minister reacted to new polling suggesting the SNP could receive 34 per cent of the vote at the next general electionhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,andy-burnham-manchesterstyle-approach-can-clean-up-glasgow_24980.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,andy-burnham-manchesterstyle-approach-can-clean-up-glasgow_24980.htmWed, 14 Oct 2026 14:59:00 GMTPledge to MP during Prime Minister's Questionshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,majority-of-scots-back-pragmatic-north-sea-approach_24976.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,majority-of-scots-back-pragmatic-north-sea-approach_24976.htmWed, 14 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMTOver two-thirds of Scots agree decisions on oil and gas should be made on a case-by-case basishttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,ai-supercharging-cyber-threats-mi5-chief-warns_24979.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,ai-supercharging-cyber-threats-mi5-chief-warns_24979.htmTue, 13 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMTMI5 has launched a new AI Threat Assessment Centrehttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,prime-minister-to-visit-scotland-during-snp-conference_24974.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,prime-minister-to-visit-scotland-during-snp-conference_24974.htmTue, 13 Oct 2026 11:22:00 GMTThe prime minister will be north of the border to discuss his plans to devolve more powers to local authoritieshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,john-swinney-will-not-be-investigated-over-claims-he-misled-parliament-with_24971.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,john-swinney-will-not-be-investigated-over-claims-he-misled-parliament-with_24971.htmMon, 12 Oct 2026 15:49:00 GMTThe first minister said independent advisers had decided that "no investigation is required"https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,john-swinney-urged-to-condemn-ross-greer-remarks-on-zionism_24968.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,john-swinney-urged-to-condemn-ross-greer-remarks-on-zionism_24968.htmThu, 08 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMTMalcolm Offord said the comments were "blatantly antisemitic", while the FM accused Reform of "bringing racism into the chamber"https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,more-than-2000-objections-to-plans-for-worlds-largest-data-centre_24966.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,more-than-2000-objections-to-plans-for-worlds-largest-data-centre_24966.htmWed, 07 Oct 2026 14:25:00 GMTLocals are concerned about the environmental impact of the project at an old nuclear power planthttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-greens-coleader-ross-greer-says-zionism-is-racism_24965.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-greens-coleader-ross-greer-says-zionism-is-racism_24965.htmTue, 06 Oct 2026 17:20:00 GMTScottish Greens co-leader describes the creation of the state of Israel as an 'act of ethnic cleansing'https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-civil-servants-required-to-work-two-days-a-week-in-the-office-acco_24964.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-civil-servants-required-to-work-two-days-a-week-in-the-office-acco_24964.htmTue, 06 Oct 2026 17:20:00 GMTCivil servants will be required to use a new self-reporting tool to record where they are working fromhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,john-swinney-ive-nothing-to-explain-to-parliament-over-pension-comments_24963.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,john-swinney-ive-nothing-to-explain-to-parliament-over-pension-comments_24963.htmMon, 05 Oct 2026 15:09:00 GMTJohn Swinney has been called on to "correct the record" and accused of "peddling misinformation" over his reaction to the comments made about the scrapping of the triple lockhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,charity-warns-of-increasing-disconnect-over-scottish-government-poverty-act_24959.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,charity-warns-of-increasing-disconnect-over-scottish-government-poverty-act_24959.htmMon, 05 Oct 2026 07:16:00 GMTJRF calls for 'radical action' for childrenhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,john-swinney-accused-of-misrepresenting-andy-burnhams-plans-on-pensions_24957.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,john-swinney-accused-of-misrepresenting-andy-burnhams-plans-on-pensions_24957.htmThu, 01 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMTThe first minister said pensions were 'under attack' as a result of the decision to scrap the triple lockhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,john-swinney-jagtar-singh-johal-release-is-a-significant-step_24958.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,john-swinney-jagtar-singh-johal-release-is-a-significant-step_24958.htmThu, 01 Oct 2026 16:33:00 GMTDeath penalty threat remains despite bail, family warnshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,monica-lennon-says-bullying-claims-are-a-work-of-fiction_24956.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,monica-lennon-says-bullying-claims-are-a-work-of-fiction_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.htmhttps://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.htmhttps://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.htmhttps://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.htmhttps://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.htmhttps://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.htmhttps://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.htmhttps://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.htmhttps://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.htmhttps://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.htmhttps://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.htmhttps://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.htmhttps://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.htmhttps://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.htmhttps://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.htmhttps://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.htmhttps://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.htmhttps://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.htmhttps://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.htmhttps://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.htmhttps://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.htmhttps://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.htmhttps://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.htmhttps://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.htmhttps://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.htmhttps://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.htmhttps://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.htmhttps://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.htmhttps://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.htmhttps://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.htmhttps://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.htmhttps://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.htmhttps://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.htmhttps://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 party