The Latest Breaking News from Jane Barlow

Polarisation in politics did not improve after my resignation, says Sturgeon

She stood down in February 2023, believing she had become a ‘polarising’ figure in UK politics.

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2025

Power restored to all properties in Scotland after Storm Eowyn

One rail route north of the border remains closed following damage caused by the severe conditions last Friday.

Evening Standard · Jan 30, 2025

Onshore GDP contracted 0.5% in a month, figures show

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes said she was ‘disappointed’ by the statistics but she added the economy had still grown over the last year.

Evening Standard · Jan 29, 2025

Scottish city to introduce country’s first tourist tax

Those staying in the city will have to pay a 5% fee per night

The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2025

Edinburgh council agrees Scotland’s first visitor levy charge at online meeting

Visitors staying in the city will have to pay a 5% fee per night, capped at seven nights.

Evening Standard · Jan 24, 2025

Storm Eowyn leaves 100,000 households without power as 100mph gust recorded

On Friday afternoon, First Minister John Swinney warned: ‘This storm is not over yet.’

The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2025

In pictures: Storm Eowyn’s 100mph winds cause disruption and destruction

The Met Office has issued red and amber warnings across much of the country and people have been warned to stay indoors.

Evening Standard · Jan 24, 2025

City council could agree Scotland’s first visitor levy charge at online meeting

Members of Edinburgh’s city council are to meet online to discuss plans to introduce a charge on visitors staying overnight in the area.

Evening Standard · Jan 24, 2025

St Andrews to stage Open Championship in 2027

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The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2025

Activist who damaged Stone of Destiny cabinet given community payback order

Joe Madden, 22, admitted his role in a protest in Edinburgh Castle in November 2023.

The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2025