People to self-identify their sex in Scottish census People in Scotland will be able to self-identify their sex in next year's census, official guidance has said. UK • 01 Sep
Sturgeon not ruling out reimposing Covid restrictions Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said she cannot "completely rule out" reimposing coronavirus restrictions as Scotland hit its worst ever number of cases recorded ... Coronavirus • 24 Aug
Nightclubs reopen in Scotland as restrictions ease Scotland's nightclubbers vowed to be "out every night" as the easing of coronavirus restrictions allowed the venues to reopen for the first time in more ... World • 09 Aug
Podcast: Brexit Republic - La Grande Illusion Deputy Foreign Editor Colm Ó Mongáin is joined by London Correspondent Sean Whelan on the Brexit vibes in elections in Scotland and England and by ... Brexit • 07 May
Scottish election tops key electoral week in UK This is a big electoral week in the UK, with voting of some kind taking everywhere, except in Northern Ireland. UK • 03 May
Hairdressers and barbers reopen in Scotland Hairdressers and barbers have reopened in Scotland as further coronavirus restrictions are lifted. Coronavirus • 05 Apr
Former Scottish first minister launches new party Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond has launched a new pro-independence political party to run in May elections for Scotland's devolved parliament, seeking to help ... UK • 26 Mar
Nicola Sturgeon survives no-confidence vote Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has survived a no-confidence vote in parliament and has vowed not to give in to "bully" tactics as she readies ... UK • 23 Mar
Sturgeon did not break code of conduct - inquiry Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon did not break a ministerial code of conduct in her handling of sexual harassment complaints against her predecessor Alex Salmond, ... UK • 22 Mar
Sturgeon faces more pressure to resign Scotland's First Minster Nicola Sturgeon is coming under pressure from pro-union political parties, who say she should resign after a parliamentary committee said she had ... UK • 19 Mar
Sturgeon denies misleading parliament over Salmond Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has denied that she had misled a parliamentary committee investigating her handling of sexual harassment claims against her predecessor Alex ... World • 18 Mar
Rangers criticised for 'lack of support' over gathering Police Scotland has criticised the "lack of support from Rangers Football Club" over failing to order thousands of fans who gathered in Glasgow yesterday to ... UK • 08 Mar
Sturgeon condemns Salmond's behaviour, defends role Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has insisted "I would never have wanted to 'get' Alex Salmond", as she told a Holyrood committee she had "no ... World • 04 Mar
Record low as mercury drops to -23C in Scottish village Temperatures plunged in the UK overnight, with a low of minus 23 Celsius recorded in one Scottish village, following an "extreme freeze". News Lens • 11 Feb
Focus on virus, not Scottish independence, says Johnson British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said arguments about a referendum on Scottish independence were 'completely irrelevant' as the UK battled the coronavirus pandemic. UK • 28 Jan
Foster says topic of border poll is 'reckless' DUP leader Arlene Foster has said it would be "absolutely reckless" to be distracted by the topic of a border poll at a time when ... Ireland • 24 Jan
Johnson announces lockdown for England due to Covid-19 British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a national lockdown for England. In a televised address, he said that hospitals are under more pressure than ... Coronavirus • 05 Jan
'We hope to join you again soon' Sturgeon tells EU Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has told the European Union "we hope to join you again soon" as an independent nation following Britain's full departure ... World • 02 Jan
Sturgeon 'never more certain' of Scottish independence Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said she has "never been more certain" of achieving independence, with Britain's final departure from EU trading arrangements set ... UK • 28 Nov 20
Scotland votes for free access to period products Scotland has voted to offer free universal access to period products, becoming the first country in the world to do so. UK • 24 Nov 20
Tighter Covid-19 restrictions announced for Scotland Scotland's toughest coronavirus restrictions are to be imposed on 11 local authority areas from Friday, with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon saying their move to Level ... Coronavirus • 17 Nov 20
Johnson under pressure as UK coronavirus cases rise Boris Johnson faced fresh pressure to consider a tighter national lockdown in the face of figures suggesting local measures to contain the spread of coronavirus ... Coronavirus • 07 Oct 20
Covid restrictions reimposed in Glasgow, west Scotland Lockdown measures have been reimposed around Glasgow and western parts of Scotland as coronavirus cases rise. Coronavirus • 01 Sep 20
Weather having 'significant impact' on UK rail network Scotland's Transport Secretary Michael Matheson has said that climate change is presenting increasing challenges to the rail network. UK • 13 Aug 20
