The Latest Breaking News from Scotland

Scotland gender recognition bill: what is a section 35 order?

Clash over transgender rights will be seen as a test of the constitutional balance between Holyrood and Westminster

The Guardian - UK · Jan 17, 2023

Scottish employment rate hits record high, new figures show

SCOTLAND’S employment rate has reached a record high despite new figures showing a small rise in the number of people out of work.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 17, 2023

JLL appoints new leader for Scotland

New head of the firm's Edinburgh office also promoted

Insider UK · Jan 17, 2023

Nicola Sturgeon urged to explain why she has not joined Beyond Oil alliance after COP26 vow

EXCLUSIVE: First Minister faces questions after saying it was 'highly likely' Scotland would sign up to an international green push on fossil fuels.

Daily Record · Jan 17, 2023

"Heartbreaking" death toll of homeless Scots in Glasgow reaches 160 sparking demands for nationwide probe

The death toll of homeless Scots living in temporary accommodation in the city over the last five years was branded 'heartbreaking'.

Daily Record · Jan 17, 2023

Struggles in life give Natalie Don edge in fight against cost of living crisis

Record View says the SNP MSP for Renfrewshire North and West knows the struggles of those who are experiencing hardship as she has been through it herself.

Daily Record · Jan 17, 2023

Allan McGregor remains best keeper in Scotland, says Michael Beale

The 40-year-old was recalled to the starting line-up for Sunday's semi-final with Aberdeen.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 16, 2023

Douglas Ross backs Westminster’s move to halt Holyrood’s Gender Bill

The Scottish Tory leader said he believes many voters think Nicola Sturgeon ‘rushed’ the Bill through Parliament.

The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2023

Sunak blocks Scotland’s gender bill, angering nationalists

U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak blocked transgender rights legislation passed by the Scottish Parliament, setting up a major constitutional row and fanning nationalist sentiment in Scotland.

Tribune News Service · Jan 16, 2023

For the first time, the UK has used Section 35 to veto a Scottish law. Here's what that means

For the first time, the UK government has blocked legislation passed by the Scottish parliament. Here's why that is such a momentous move.

ABC News · Jan 16, 2023