The Latest Breaking News from Scotland

Beavers, buses and a distinct Green vision for independence

THE Scottish Greens conference got under way yesterday with applause for policy announcements, standing ovations for speeches – and cheering for…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 16, 2022

In-work poverty two-thirds higher for Scottish women, ONS statistics reveal

THE number of women relying on Universal Credit while in employment is nearly two-thirds higher than for men, the Sunday National can reveal.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 16, 2022

Alex Salmond to call for Holyrood to introduce indyref bill immediately

FORMER first minister Alex Salmond is to call for an independence referendum bill to be put to Holyrood immediately.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 16, 2022

Alex Salmond attacks Sturgeon's attempts to win independence against "bunch of muppets" in Westminster

Speaking at the Alba party conference in Stirling, the former first minister said he had his doubts about whether a breakaway poll will happen on October 19 next year.

Daily Record · Oct 16, 2022

Michael Hooper returns but Kurtley Beale in flux as Wallabies name squad for Europe tour

Former skipper Hooper returns after dealing with ‘mindset’ issues as the Wallabies prepare to play France, Ireland, Scotland and Italy on Spring tour

The Guardian - AU · Oct 16, 2022

Sturgeon: No country has been better prepared for independence than Scotland

The Scottish Government is due to publish a paper on its plans for the economy and currency of an independent Scotland on Monday.

The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2022

Liverpool left back Andy Robertson on Scotland's group for Euro 2024 qualifiers

LIVERPOOL’S meeting with Manchester City at Anfield this afternoon is a chance, probably a final chance, for Jurgen Klopp’s side to resurrect…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 15, 2022

Lorna Slater backs SNP on plans for new currency after independence

SCOTTISH Greens co-leader Lorna Slater has fully backed the SNP’s approach to having a new currency after independence, saying a “carefully…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 15, 2022

Tories forced to step up ‘made in the UK’ campaign amid woes inflicted by Brexit

THE UK Government has had to intensify a campaign to help Scottish firms export their products following the problems caused by Brexit – with…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 15, 2022

Activist who took indyref bid to Supreme Court sounds warning

MARTIN Keatings’s pioneering case to prove Scotland could hold an independence referendum ultimately failed – but his bid has formed the…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 15, 2022