More Scottish homes to get automatic help with energy bills The UK Government also said that the warm home discount scheme will stay in place for the next five winters. Evening Standard · Jan 29
Former Scottish deputy first minister Jim Wallace dies after surgery The death of Lord Jim Wallace was announced on Thursday. The Independent UK · Jan 29
Scotland’s first-ever deputy first minister Jim Wallace dies aged 71 His family confirmed the news in a short statement The Independent UK · Jan 29
China deal will cut tariffs on Scotch whisky, Sir Keir Starmer says The Prime Minister struck the agreement to reduce export tariffs on Scotch from 10% to 5% during his trip to China. Evening Standard · Jan 29
Swinney blasts Labour’s ‘betrayal’ as Waspi women again denied compensation Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney said it is ‘deeply regrettable’ women who lost out after state pension changes will not be compensated. Evening Standard · Jan 29
Scotland ‘leading technological revolution’ with AI Growth Zone – Liz Kendall The UK Government has chosen Lanarkshire as the site of the new specialist zone, which aims to boost the development of data centres and similar. Evening Standard · Jan 29
Holyrood election must be ‘referendum on SNP’s record’, says Liz Kendall The UK Science and Technology Secretary was speaking as she visited the site of Scotland’s first AI Growth Zone in Lanarkshire on Thursday. Evening Standard · Jan 29
This unsung Scottish city boasts acclaimed festivals and year-round thrills From its maritime heritage to culinary and cultural highlights, former local Rory Buccheri shares why Aberdeen is such a treat to visit The Independent UK · Jan 29
AI benefits to be felt ‘across community’, Kendall says as growth zone announced The latest of the UK Government’s AI growth zones is being sited in Lanarkshire. Evening Standard · Jan 29
Scottish Government not informed of Bella-1 crew removal by US, says Swinney The First Minister made a statement to the Scottish parliament on Wednesday. Evening Standard · Jan 28
Where does The Original Factory Shop have stores across the UK? Administrators said the firm will continue to trade from its 137 stores while they look at options to help secure its future. Evening Standard · Jan 28
Swinney hits out at ‘glaring weaknesses’ in maritime defences around Scotland The First Minister said the UK Government has not based ‘a single offshore patrol vessel, frigate or destroyer’ north of the border. Evening Standard · Jan 28
A Scotland to France ferry could relaunch under £35bn regeneration plan It has been more than 15 years since passenger services last travelled on the route The Independent UK · Jan 28
Swift bricks to be installed on all new buildings in Scotland as MSPs back law Rest of UK has resisted calls to make builders install bricks that provide nesting for swifts and other endangered birds The Guardian - UK · Jan 28
Evening Standard · Jan 27 Shona Robison seeks clarity on pub support and vows to pass on any new funding The Scottish Finance Secretary has written to the Chancellor for clarification.
Evening Standard · Jan 27 Offord quoting Deacon Blue song ‘appals’ band The Reform UK Scottish leader used the song as an analogy for his own life.
Evening Standard · Jan 27 Captain and first officer of seized tanker have left UK waters, court told Lawyers for the wife of the captain had lodged a petition to prevent the Marinera and those on board being removed.
Evening Standard · Jan 27 Reform’s tax plans for Scotland would require ‘difficult decisions’, experts say The proposals would see tax bands realigned with the rest of the UK as well as a 1p-in-the-pound cut immediately.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 27 Deacon Blue ‘appalled’ by Reform UK’s Scottish leader quoting their song lyrics Exclusive: Band hit out at party’s ‘poisonous rhetoric’ after Malcolm Offord makes reference to Dignity during speech
The Guardian - UK · Jan 27 Scotland-France ferry could relaunch amid £35bn Dunkirk regeneration plan French port’s green energy push, evoking second world war spirit of resilience, is seen as a testing ground for reindustrialisation
Evening Standard · Jan 27 Roads closed and warning of rail disruption as Storm Chandra hits UK The M48 Severn Bridge and the Humber Bridge were disrupted by high winds
The Independent UK · Jan 27 Storm Chandra hits UK with roads closed and warning of rail disruption Forecasters had warned that flooding and travel disruption were likely with significant snow across higher ground
Evening Standard · Jan 27 Storm Chandra set to hit UK as more weather warnings come into force Forecasters say flooding and travel disruption are likely in some places.
Evening Standard · Jan 27 100 days to save NHS says Labour as parties set out Holyrood election stalls Voters in Scotland will go to the polls on May 7 – 100 days from Tuesday.
Evening Standard · Jan 27 New team aims to help British small businesses win defence contracts The Defence Office for Small Business Growth has been launched.