NewsScotlandScotland PoliticsVictims call for sex attackers to be excluded from early release plansScottish government plans could see long-term prisoners released early to free up more space in prisons.14 hrs agoScotland PoliticsScottish Labour leader hopefuls warn against party divisionsMonica Lennon, Joe Fagan and Michael Marra are competing to fill the post vacated by Anas Sarwar. 2 days agoScotland PoliticsWhat is happening with the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields?The UK government has moved a step closer to making a decision on whether to approve further drilling. 4 days agoScotland PoliticsMSP apologises for hurt caused by rape 'demonisation' comments Scottish Green MSP Q Manivannan is facing criticism from rape survivors groups and politicians over a podcast interview. 4 days agoScotland PoliticsScotland's public spending deficit falls as tax take risesMinisters have published the annual Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (Gers) report.2 days agoScotlandSwinney calls for Burnham rethink on Chinese factory in HighlandsThe first minister is dismissing claims he is putting political point scoring before national security concerns. 2 days agoScotland PoliticsHomes near pylons to get £250 a year off energy bills – first sites revealedHouseholds living within 1,600ft of upgraded pylons will get £250 a year off their electricity bills.2 days agoScotlandSarwar stands by call for Lords to be abolished despite accepting peerageThe former Scottish Labour leader tells BBC Scotland News he still believes the UK should have an elected senate of the nations and regions.Sturgeon has not spoken to Murrell since he was jailed for embezzling SNP fundsThe former first minister also told a podcast she would not visit her estranged husband in prison.Sturgeon's criticisms of Swinney reveal tensions in SNP ranksThe former first minister's attack on the SNP's 2026 election campaign has led to rebukes from ex-colleagues.SNP write-off value of Murrell motorhome in party accountsThe luxury vehicle was bought for £124,550 by the party's former chief executive as part of a £400,000 embezzlement.Scottish government announces £5m Princes Street fire supportBusinesses had called for support in the wake of the blaze that has closed a large section of Edinburgh's main thoroughfare.Features and analysisWhich area has the best grades? Key takeaways from Scotland's exam resultsMore than 130,000 Scottish students have found out how they did in their exams.Should Scotland's biggest city have an elected mayor?The question of whether or not Scottish cities like Glasgow should have mayors has become something of a live debate in recent weeks.Amnesty apologises to JK Rowling's sexual violence support centre The centre, funded by the Harry Potter author, had threatened Amnesty with legal action after it was labelled "anti-rights".Burnham says he 'can't ignore resource' of North Sea oil and gasAndy Burnham says he told the US president he couldn't ignore North Sea resources when people are struggling.Gangland hitman who threw acid at Scottish Conservative leader is freedRussell Findlay has warned that organised crime groups may still have "unfinished business" with him after learning William Burns would be leaving prison.