Two in five Scots feel ‘powerless’ over Brexit – survey
More than two-fifths of Scots have felt powerless, angry or worried in the last year because of Brexit, according to a charity survey.
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Underground bunker to be MoD no-deal Brexit command centre
The armed forces have set up a command centre in an underground bunker as part of contingency plans for the UK crashing out of the EU without a deal.
Public interest test for land transfer ‘powerful tool’
A public interest test for the transfer of significant areas of land would be a “powerful tool” to reform land ownership in Scotland, the Environment Secretary has said.
Holyrood adopts new policy on sexual harassment
A new policy on sexual harassment has come into force at the Scottish Parliament.
Specialist prescribing of all mental health drugs impossible: senior medic
It would be impossible to have all medications for mental health problems prescribed by a specialist, a senior doctor has said.
ScotRail in ‘last-chance saloon’ over cancellations – Sturgeon
ScotRail is in the “last-chance saloon” over its performance, Nicola Sturgeon has said.
Sturgeon: Kindness, compassion and love will defeat proponents of hate
Nicola Sturgeon has made clear her determination to tackle far-right extremism in the wake of the terror attack on two New Zealand mosques.
Police ‘don’t know’ about dog control laws passed almost 10 years ago – MSP
Police officers do not all know about dog control legislation introduced by Holyrood almost a decade ago, MSPs have been told.
Councils need to make fundamental changes to meet demands, new report finds
Scotland’s councils are dealing with rising demands for care and increasing staff sickness rates while day-to-day funding from the Scottish Government has fallen in real terms over the last six years, a new report has warned.
Nearly two-thirds of Muslim women witness hate crime in Scotland – survey
Nearly two-thirds of Muslim women in Scotland surveyed have witnessed or experienced Islamophobia.
Procurement reforms have ‘little impact’ on Scotland’s small firms
Reforms aimed at increasing the share of public sector contracts going to Scotland’s small businesses have had “little impact”, a new report has claimed.
Jeremy Corbyn branded ‘juvenile’ for pulling out of Brexit crisis talks with PM
Jeremy Corbyn has come under fire after pulling out of Brexit crisis talks with Theresa May because members of the breakaway Independent Group were present.
Brexit live: Delay is matter of ‘personal regret’, Prime Minister says
Theresa May has said in a televised statement that it was a matter of “great personal regret” that she is asking the EU for a “short delay” to the Brexit process.
Free bus passes bill could top £200 million a year, MSPs told
Extending free bus passes to all young Scots up to the age of 25 could cost as much as £230 million a year, the Transport Secretary has said.
Tourist hotel levy for Edinburgh will happen, says tourism secretary
Tourism Secretary Fiona Hylsop has said the Scottish Government will bring forward legislation that could result in a new levy being charged on hotel stays – despite refusing to say if she supports the change.
Nearly 100,000 operations cancelled in three years
Nearly 100,000 operations have been cancelled across Scotland’s NHS since 2016.
Flagship golf tournament used volunteers as shop assistants, MSPs told
A major golf event coming to Scotland this year will not use volunteers as shop assistants, unlike the Ryder Cup, MSPs have been told.
Scotland’s economy outperforms UK in final three months of 2018
Scotland’s economy grew more than that of the UK in the final three months of 2018.
Brexit: What they said then and now
One thousand days have passed since the UK voted to leave the EU. Here is a look back at what politicians and celebrities said during the referendum campaign – and what they are saying now.
Consultation launched for council wards review on Scotland’s islands
A proposed shake-up of council wards in local authorities covering Scotland’s islands has taken a step forward.