Findlay refuses to rule out backing Labour rival Sarwar to be first minister Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay said he could never back an SNP administration. Evening Standard · Mar 30
I do not trust Swinney to control Scotland’s energy, says Badenoch The Tory leader touted her party’s new campaign to ‘get Britain drilling’ in the hopes of increasing energy security. Evening Standard · Mar 30
I don’t trust Swinney to control Scotland’s energy, says Badenoch The First Minister has said he would request powers over energy if re-elected. Evening Standard · Mar 30
Japan head to Wembley ready to show they’re the real deal before World Cup Fresh from a rampant qualification and a win over Brazil, Hajime Moriyasu’s side want to make another statement with a first victory over England The Guardian - UK · Mar 30
Cost of living: get ready for ‘awful April’ bill increases From council tax to water, broadband to stamps, the annual round of price rises starts on 1 April … and that’s before any fallout from Iran war The Guardian - UK · Mar 30
Swinney to push for powers over energy if SNP wins election The First Minister will visit the north-east of Scotland on Monday. The Independent UK · Mar 29
Radar device could help tackle growing number of prison deaths, scientists say 64 people died in custody in Scotland in 2024/25 – the highest annual figure in more than a decade, and a 60% increase on the year before. Evening Standard · Mar 29
Bronze Age shield returns to Scotland for first time in more than 230 years It will form part of the Scotland’s First Warriors exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, which opens in June. Evening Standard · Mar 29
World Cup playoff news, Scotland reaction and WSL buildup – as it happened England rotated the squad after draw with Uruguay as they make their final World Cup preparetions The Guardian - UK · Mar 29
Scottish Labour government will act to make life more affordable, says Sarwar He said he will use currently devolved powers to make homes warmer and help Scots get money off their bills. Evening Standard · Mar 29
Sunday’s briefing: Scotland suffer Japan defeat while Maguire gets reality check There were some boos from fans after Japan’s 1-0 friendly victory in Glasgow. The Independent UK · Mar 29
Steve Clarke ‘disappointed’ as some Scotland fans boo team after Japan defeat Scotland 0-1 Japan: Junya Ito’s late finish earned the visitors a deserved victory and the sections of the Tartan Army let their feelings known The Independent UK · Mar 28
Steve Clarke disappointed as Scotland fans boo team after Japan defeat Hajime Moriyasu’s visitors got the breakthrough in the 84th minute through substitute Junya Ito. The Independent UK · Mar 28
Met Office issues hay fever alert for people in these areas Around 10 million people in England suffer from hay fever The Independent UK · Mar 28
Evening Standard · Mar 28 Scotland held back by the decisions of Westminster, Swinney tells rally The SNP leader believes an overall majority for his party will force the UK Government to allow a second Scottish independence referendum.
The Times of India · Mar 28 Who is Steven Lyons? Scotland’s underworld boss arrested in Bali in global organised crime crackdown Gangland figure Steven Lyons, one of Scotland’s most high-profile underworld bosses, has been arrested in Bali in a major breakthrough for international law enforcement agencies probing organised crime networks spanning Europe and the Middle East.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 28 Passive Scotland’s World Cup preparations hit by late defeat against Japan Six minutes from time, Junya Ito scored from close range for the only goal of a poor game as Japan beat Scotland 1-0 in Glasgow
The Independent UK · Mar 28 Japan strike late to beat Scotland at Hampden Junya Ito shot past keeper Angus Gunn in the 84th minute to break the deadlock.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 28 Scotland 0-1 Japan: international football friendly – as it happened MBM: Junya Ito scored late on to give the Samurai Blue a deserved win at Hampden. Scott Murray was watching
The Independent UK · Mar 28 Scotland v Japan LIVE: Clarke responds to ‘disappointing’ boos after pre-World Cup friendly Scotland 0-1 Japan: Junya Ito fired an 83rd-minute winner for the visitors to kick off the World Cup countdown
Evening Standard · Mar 28 Medical firm hails ‘phenomenal’ response to prostate cancer initiative The Scottish Prostate Cancer Initiative is running testing sessions across Scotland throughout 2026.
The Independent UK · Mar 28 Is Scotland v Japan on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch friendly for free Scotland will be back in action and returning to Hampden for the first time since booking their place at the World Cup
Evening Standard · Mar 28 Sarwar pledges to slash NHS waiting times and end 8am GP appointment ‘scramble’ The Scottish Labour leader said his party would ‘build a better future for Scotland’.
Evening Standard · Mar 28 Royal Regiment of Scotland to celebrate 20th anniversary The Royal Regiment of Scotland is Scotland’s only infantry regiment and the senior line infantry regiment in the British Army.
Evening Standard · Mar 28 John Swinney to tell Edinburgh rally of ‘prize’ of Scottish independence The Scottish First Minister and SNP leader will be speaking at the Believe in Scotland rally on Saturday.