Gregor Townsend wields axe as Scotland ring changes for Calcutta Cup clash with England Several regular starters are dropped after the round one defeat to Italy The Independent UK · Feb 12
Political leaders must unite to protect Scottish energy sector, says trade body The OEUK has urged political parties to take an ‘all-energy’ approach to renewables and fossil fuels. Evening Standard · Feb 12
Ratcliffe made ‘mistake’ with immigration comments, says Swinney The Manchester United and Ineos boss said the UK has been ‘colonised’ by immigrants. Evening Standard · Feb 12
Met Office issues weather warnings for snow across UK as temperatures to plunge Scotland and northern England will be hit by wintry conditions with warnings of travel disruption following relentless rain The Independent UK · Feb 12
Finance Secretary Robison urges MSPs to back Budget ahead of first vote The Budget has increased the Scottish Child Payment and paved the way for a levy on private jets and a so-called ‘mansion tax’. Evening Standard · Feb 12
Anas Sarwar says Starmer can campaign in Scotland after calling for him to quit Scottish Labour leader agrees PM can support party’s effort to win May’s Holyrood election in abrupt about-face The Guardian - UK · Feb 11
Scottish rocket startup nears collapse despite £26m in taxpayer loans Orbex’s collapse would put 150 jobs at risk and dash hopes of it launching first homegrown rocket from Scotland The Guardian - UK · Feb 11
Here is why the UK’s weather has been relentlessly wet in 2026 A powerful jet stream and blocked weather fronts have trapped storms over the UK, bringing floods and record rainfall Evening Standard · Feb 11
Details announced for first British Cycling National Gravel Championships The racing will be held in Scotland at one of the 7Stanes off-road hubs Cycling Weekly · Feb 11
Snow and ice alert for UK with up to 10cm expected to fall as winter weather is 'stuck on repeat' Winter is ‘stuck on repeat’ as heavy rain and sometimes snow continues to fall across UK Evening Standard · Feb 11
Snow and ice warnings issued as Arctic air blows in The weather may lead to some disruption, forecasters have warned. Evening Standard · Feb 11
Cold weather health alert issued for large parts of UK as temperatures plunge as low as -4C Weather to pose a risk to vulnerable people with freezing conditions forecast in several major cities The Independent UK · Feb 11
Weather warnings of rain and flooding issued The Met Office warnings are in place until midnight on Wednesday. Evening Standard · Feb 11
Suffocating Scotland key to Borthwick’s plan for England Calcutta Cup success England head coach warns against conceding penalties and intensity drop-offs before Six Nations visit to Murrayfield The Guardian - UK · Feb 11
The Independent UK · Feb 11 Roman altars found near Edinburgh reveal secrets of mysterious cult The artefacts were once part of a temple to the god Mithras
Evening Standard · Feb 11 Roman altars acquired for nation to go on show for first time The altars have undergone extensive conservation work.
The Independent UK · Feb 10 England boss Steve Borthwick defends under-pressure Scottish counterpart Gregor Townsend ahead of Calcutta Cup Townsend is under increasing scrutiny after Scotland’s defeat to Italy in their Six Nations opener
The Conversation · Feb 10 Why ‘superbugs’ thrive in hospitals Police Scotland has launched an investigation into the deaths of six patients, including adults and children, believed to have contracted fatal infections at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow.
Evening Standard · Feb 10 Scotland vs England, Six Nations 2026: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h results, odds today Murrayfield hosts huge Calcutta Cup showdown in round two
Evening Standard · Feb 10 Maro Itoje returns as England captain for Six Nations showdown with Scotland Steve Borthwick makes two changes from Wales thrashing for Calcutta Cup challenge at Murrayfield
The Independent UK · Feb 10 Tommy Freeman is England’s best wing – here’s why they are picking him at outside centre in this Six Nations Freeman keeps place at outside centre to face Scotland despite return to fitness of Ollie Lawrence
Evening Standard · Feb 10 Deep soil in forests may store carbon less effectively than thought – study Researchers looked at pine plantations in Scotland.
Evening Standard · Feb 10 Scottish Government bill for gender court case totals over £760,000 Ministers have paid out after campaigners at For Women Scotland last year won a landmark ruling at the UK Supreme Court.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 10 Borthwick backs under-pressure Townsend before Calcutta Cup clash Steve Borthwick said Scotland should support their head coach despite criticism after the shock Six Nations defeat by Italy last weekend
The Independent UK · Feb 10 England name settled side for Scotland clash in Six Nations Maro Itoje and Luke Cowan-Dickie are brought into the starting side that beat Wales in round one