When Alan Baxter found a medieval ring in a farmer’s field he knew there could be more ancient artefacts nearby – but the stubble from the thick oat crop made it difficult for his metal detector to get anywhere near … Read More
Westminster looking at ‘nuclear option’ to stop bill on self-identification for people wanting to change legal gender Rishi Sunak has waded into the row over Scotland’s gender recognition bill, insisting it was “perfectly reasonable” to assess its potential impact on … Read More
The Scottish Parliament has passed a law which reforms the gender recognition process in Scotland. The Gender Recognition Reform Bill passed after lengthy debates at Holyrood, often amid divisive political rhetoric. It has been discussed for years, with strong opinions … Read More
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon wants the next general election to be a “de facto referendum” on independence, after the Supreme Court ruled that she does not have the power to hold an actual referendum without the UK’s government’s consent. But … Read More
Temporary state-dictated rent controls become law until at least March 2023 in Scotland. The Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) Act gives ministers temporary power to cap rent increases for public and private rented properties, as well as for student accommodation. … Read More
A cold snap has replaced last week’s sunshine and highs of 20C, with top temperatures predicted to be around 10C heading into the weekend. More snow, hail, and ice is expected in parts of England and Scotland in a sharp … Read More
Scotland’s hospitals are under more pressure than ever, doctors have told BBC Scotland. While the number of COVID patients has fallen, the NHS is trying to catch up with surgeries and treatments put on hold during the first wave of … Read More
The Prime Minister spoke out at the start of his two-day visit to Scotland on Wednesday. Boris Johnson visits Scotland. – STV News Boris Johnson has denied snubbing Nicola Sturgeon during his visit to Scotland. The First Minister had written … Read More
Many people-smugglers send asylum seekers across the Channel in dangerously small boats – PA Media The temporary ban on accepting new asylum seekers into Scotland could last for years, the BBC has learned. Glasgow City Council is the only local … Read More
Boris Johnson today told the SNP “no-one’s going to stop me” visiting Scotland after they accused him of putting politics before public health. The Prime Minister has come under fire for his trip to a vaccine production firm north of the border after it emerged there had been a coronavirus outbreak at the site. Newspaper the Daily … Read More