NewsNewsScotlandScotland PoliticsSarwar calls for Swinney and Sturgeon to be investigated over QEUHThe Scottish Labour leader says complications at the hospital were "the biggest scandal in the history of the Scottish Parliament".26 mins agoScotlandCancer patients 'warned for years' about hospital water infectionsJohn Cuddihy told BBC Scotland News his late daughter's experiences "must continue to echo beyond her lifetime".4 hrs agoGlasgow & West ScotlandSarwar vows to release Sturgeon inquiry filesThe Scottish Labour leader claims the government has a "dangerous obsession with secrecy and cover-up".2 hrs agoScotland PoliticsTrump tariff threat over Greenland 'wrong' - SwinneyJohn Swinney says additional duties should not be used as a "bargaining chip" in discussions between trade partners.1 day agoScotland PoliticsMinister rules out national security status for new fisheries shipsA call to redesignate planned vessels to boost their chances of being built in the UK are rejected.3 hrs agoScotlandTeachers on supply list for years or leaving country due to job shortagesScottish government figures shows that most newly qualified teachers in Scotland are no longer getting permanent jobs, especially in primary schools.6 hrs agoScotland PoliticsCouncil apologises after using swear word in social media responseThe council's Facebook account used an expletive while explaining that roadworks in Forfar and Kirriemuir were essential.4 hrs agoTayside & Central ScotlandGovernment threatened with legal action over Sturgeon inquiry evidenceScottish Information Commissioner David Hamilton says written evidence he requested by 15 January was not handed over.Government challenged over renewable energy planning bidsRural community councils claim the countryside is being "industrialised" by renewable energy projects.Court throws out £50m claim over failed bottle return schemeWaste firm Biffa claimed it invested heavily after being given assurances about the recycling scheme only to see it collapse a year later.New strike ballot to be held in teachers disputeA ballot which closed on Wednesday failed to give the EIS union a legal mandate to go on strike because the turnout was too low.Lord Offord named as Reform UK's Scottish leaderThe former Conservative minister and Scottish Tory treasurer has been officially unveiled by Nigel Farage.Features and analysisThe hidden obstacles in the Scottish BudgetAs the dust settles on the Scottish Budget announcement, what are we left with? A tight squeeze, and some hidden obstacles.Who are the winners and losers from the Scottish budget?BBC Verify has examined what we know about how the Scottish budget is likely to affect different groups across the country. 'The tax changes will help me manage my household budget'People in Scotland tell BBC News what they need to hear in Shona Robison's Scottish Budget.Scottish Budget 2026-27: Key points at a glanceA summary of the main points from the Scottish government's draft budget for the coming financial year.Labour's plans to get Anas Sarwar into Bute HouseScottish Labour faces a tough fight to win at Holyrood in May but party insiders believe Bute House is within their reach.
