Scotland’s councils face a £1.2bn funding gap, with some weeks from bankruptcy. Service cuts are becoming unmanageable, and the reckoning is coming.
Scottish Labour candidates report growing voter appetite for political change ahead of May Holyrood election, despite polls showing SNP maintaining lead.
The Digital Assets (Scotland) Bill has passed its final stage at Holyrood, establishing a legal framework for cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.
Understanding Scotland’s political landscape, from Holyrood dynamics to the independence debate that shapes everything.
SNP leads in polling for May 2026 Scottish Parliament election.
SNP dominance is under threat as Labour polls at decade-high levels. But even a strong opposition performance may not break Scotland’s constitutional deadlock.
First Minister announces £2 fare cap across Scottish public transport to ease cost-of-living pressures and boost passenger numbers on buses and trains.
Sir Keir Starmer is set to face a challenging session in the House of Commons after Donald Trump unleashed fresh criticism of the Prime Minister’s approach to the Iran conflict.
The UK government has paused study and work visas for nationals from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan, citing concerns about asylum claim exploitation.
Economists warn that UK energy bills could increase by up to 500 pounds as the conflict in the Middle East drives oil and gas prices sharply higher.