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
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 4 will help to protect the health service. Coronavirus • 17 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 4 will help to protect the health service. 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 were not working. Coronavirus • 07 Oct 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 were not working. 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
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
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
Three people dead after train derails in Scotland Three people have died after a train derailed in Aberdeenshire in Scotland amid heavy rain and flooding, British Transport Police have said. UK • 12 Aug 20
Three people dead after train derails in Scotland Three people have died after a train derailed in Aberdeenshire in Scotland amid heavy rain and flooding, British Transport Police have said. UK • 12 Aug 20
Scotland to withdraw downgraded exam results The Scottish education minister has announced that exam results that were downgraded under the country's Calculated Grades system will be withdrawn, and affected students will receive reissued grades based solely on teacher assessments of their performance. Coronavirus • 11 Aug 20
Scotland to withdraw downgraded exam results The Scottish education minister has announced that exam results that were downgraded under the country's Calculated Grades system will be withdrawn, and affected students will receive reissued grades based solely on teacher assessments of their performance. Coronavirus • 11 Aug 20
Scottish pupils returning to classrooms Scottish schools have become the first in the UK to welcome back pupils as lockdown restrictions are eased. World • 11 Aug 20
Scottish pupils returning to classrooms Scottish schools have become the first in the UK to welcome back pupils as lockdown restrictions are eased. World • 11 Aug 20
Sturgeon admits Scotland got it wrong over exam grades Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has sought to address anger over pupil examination results by admitting that the devolved government had not got it right during the pandemic. Coronavirus • 10 Aug 20
Sturgeon admits Scotland got it wrong over exam grades Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has sought to address anger over pupil examination results by admitting that the devolved government had not got it right during the pandemic. Coronavirus • 10 Aug 20
Survival of Scottish Gaelic in serious doubt A new study on the fortunes and fate of the Gaelic language in Scotland casts serious doubt on its survival in the medium to long-term in the region where it is still spoken. UK • 02 Jul 20
Survival of Scottish Gaelic in serious doubt A new study on the fortunes and fate of the Gaelic language in Scotland casts serious doubt on its survival in the medium to long-term in the region where it is still spoken. UK • 02 Jul 20
Glasgow stabbing suspect shot dead by police A suspect has been shot dead by police after six men were injured, including an officer, during a stabbing incident at a hotel housing refugees in Glasgow. Scotland • 26 Jun 20
Glasgow stabbing suspect shot dead by police A suspect has been shot dead by police after six men were injured, including an officer, during a stabbing incident at a hotel housing refugees in Glasgow. Scotland • 26 Jun 20
Covid-19 restrictions to be eased in England on Monday British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said that all five of his government's tests for easing the coronavirus lockdown can be met, so adjustments can begin being made in England from Monday. Coronavirus • 28 May 20
Covid-19 restrictions to be eased in England on Monday British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said that all five of his government's tests for easing the coronavirus lockdown can be met, so adjustments can begin being made in England from Monday. Coronavirus • 28 May 20
UK govt seeking 'practical measures' to reopen schools Britain's Education Secretary has appealed to teaching unions to work with the Government to find "practical solutions" to enable schools in England to begin re-opening. UK • 16 May 20
UK govt seeking 'practical measures' to reopen schools Britain's Education Secretary has appealed to teaching unions to work with the Government to find "practical solutions" to enable schools in England to begin re-opening. UK • 16 May 20
UK experiences record increase in Covid-19 deaths Official figures released on Friday morning revealed that deaths attributed to the coronavirus in the UK have risen by 181 to 759. Coronavirus • 27 Mar 20
UK experiences record increase in Covid-19 deaths Official figures released on Friday morning revealed that deaths attributed to the coronavirus in the UK have risen by 181 to 759. Coronavirus • 27 Mar 20
Salmond blames fabrication and politics for sex charges Former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond has claimed some of the sexual assault claims against him were fabricated for political reasons, as he begins giving evidence at his trial. UK • 17 Mar 20
Salmond blames fabrication and politics for sex charges Former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond has claimed some of the sexual assault claims against him were fabricated for political reasons, as he begins giving evidence at his trial. UK • 17 Mar 20
Zombie claim in Alex Salmond sex assault trial Former First Minister of Scotland, Alex Salmond, impersonated a zombie before sexually assaulting a Scottish National Party (SNP) worker, a court has heard. News • 13 Mar 20
Zombie claim in Alex Salmond sex assault trial Former First Minister of Scotland, Alex Salmond, impersonated a zombie before sexually assaulting a Scottish National Party (SNP) worker, a court has heard. News • 13 Mar 20
Salmond jury told they must remain 'impartial' in trial A jury has been told it must not be swayed by "sympathy or prejudice" in the trial of former first minister of Scotland Alex Salmond. UK • 09 Mar 20
Salmond jury told they must remain 'impartial' in trial A jury has been told it must not be swayed by "sympathy or prejudice" in the trial of former first minister of Scotland Alex Salmond. UK • 09 Mar 20
Scottish and NI ministers urge UK govt not to encroach The transport departments of Scotland and Northern Ireland have called for commitments from the UK Government, including that it does not "encroach" on devolved powers by building a link between the two countries. Ulster • 06 Mar 20
Scottish and NI ministers urge UK govt not to encroach The transport departments of Scotland and Northern Ireland have called for commitments from the UK Government, including that it does not "encroach" on devolved powers by building a link between the two countries. Ulster • 06 Mar 20
UK's Scottish secretary proposes tunnel to NI Britain's Secretary of State for Scotland has said he favours the building of a tunnel between Scotland and Northern Ireland - and claims British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is "on the same page". UK • 05 Mar 20
UK's Scottish secretary proposes tunnel to NI Britain's Secretary of State for Scotland has said he favours the building of a tunnel between Scotland and Northern Ireland - and claims British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is "on the same page". UK • 05 Mar 20
Scottish minister resigns over reports of texts to teen Scotland's Finance Secretary Derek Mackay has resigned with immediate effect after allegations emerged that he sent hundreds of messages to a 16-year-old boy. UK • 06 Feb 20
Scottish minister resigns over reports of texts to teen Scotland's Finance Secretary Derek Mackay has resigned with immediate effect after allegations emerged that he sent hundreds of messages to a 16-year-old boy. UK • 06 Feb 20
Tusk says independent Scotland would be welcome in EU Former European Council president Donald Tusk has said Scotland would be welcomed into Europe "enthusiastically" if it won independence from the rest of the UK, but the process of rejoining would not be automatic. World • 02 Feb 20
Tusk says independent Scotland would be welcome in EU Former European Council president Donald Tusk has said Scotland would be welcomed into Europe "enthusiastically" if it won independence from the rest of the UK, but the process of rejoining would not be automatic. World • 02 Feb 20
Salmond in court on attempted rape, assault charges Former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond has appeared in court accused of offences against ten women, including attempted rape and a series of sexual assaults. UK • 22 Jan 20
Salmond in court on attempted rape, assault charges Former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond has appeared in court accused of offences against ten women, including attempted rape and a series of sexual assaults. UK • 22 Jan 20
Sturgeon in formal request over Scottish independence Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has called on Prime Minister Boris Johnson to grant Holyrood the power to hold a second vote on Scottish independence. UK • 19 Dec 19
Sturgeon in formal request over Scottish independence Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has called on Prime Minister Boris Johnson to grant Holyrood the power to hold a second vote on Scottish independence. UK • 19 Dec 19
Johnson says no to SNP independence referendum demand British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has told Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon there would be no new independence referendum and said the previous vote in 2014 must be respected. UK Election 2019 • 13 Dec 19
Johnson says no to SNP independence referendum demand British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has told Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon there would be no new independence referendum and said the previous vote in 2014 must be respected. UK Election 2019 • 13 Dec 19
Sperm whale dies with 100kg of plastic in its stomach A sperm whale which died after it became stranded on the Isle of Harris in Scotland's Outer Hebrides had a "huge ball" of marine debris in its stomach. World • 02 Dec 19
Sperm whale dies with 100kg of plastic in its stomach A sperm whale which died after it became stranded on the Isle of Harris in Scotland's Outer Hebrides had a "huge ball" of marine debris in its stomach. World • 02 Dec 19
