Scotland

A general view of the entrance to the Syngenta plant in Grangmeouth.

Grangemouth firm took £1m of public money months before closure announcement

Syngenta says it will pay back the Scottish Enterprise funding in full if operations cease at its Grangemouth site.

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Tayside and Central

A woman compares items on a supermarket shelf. She has long, brown hair and is wearing a grey jacket over a brown jumper and cream trousers.

No more cereal at the end of the aisle? New rules in Scotland's supermarkets

Restrictions are being put on products with high sugar, fat and salt content, but the meal deal lives on.

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Scotland

Bullying claims a 'work of fiction', Labour MSP Monica Lennon says

The Glasgow politician has described allegations about her as a "media hit job" and "vexatious".

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Scotland Politics

Moray councillor continues to carry out council duties after moving to Egypt

Independent councillor Neil McLennan has held a seat in the Buckie and Findochty ward since May 2022.

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NE, Orkney & Shetland

Protesters outside Parliament in central London hold placards reading "Andy, say no to Rosebank" and drawings of flames.

PM warned Rosebank oil field could breach West Bank sanctions

Campaigners and Green Party leader Zack Polanski raise concerns about Rosebank's ties to an Israeli firm.

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Politics

Anti-migrant protesters outside the Cladhan Hotel on 13 September. Two men carry a union flag with the phrase Stop the boats written on it. The man at the back is dressed in black and the man at the front is wearing shorts, a tshirt and a hat which all feature the flag. In the background are counter-protesters and a banner reading: Stop Islamophobia. Stop the hate.

Asylum hotel's contract to be cancelled this year, says MP

The Cladhan in Falkirk was the site of demonstrations last summer involving pro and anti-immigration group.

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Tayside and Central

A white wall with blue lettering which says 'NHS Scotland' - a medical professional wearing maroon scrubs and a surgical mask walks by

Doctors say radical plan to merge Scotland's health boards should be scrapped

BMA Scotland says there is no evidence that reducing the number of health boards from 14 to two will improve patient care.

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Scotland

A large group of women stand behind a banner that reads 'Glasgow Equal Pay'. They are wearing orange high visibility vests and standing with their arms raised, shouting and waving Unison flags. In the background is the Glasgow City Council building in George Square.

Glasgow City Council begins fresh pay talks with union and Gilruth

On Wednesday a council statement said talks had broken down and suggested Unison members could face being sent letters over fire and rehire.

A row of university graduates holding diplomas - their faces are out of focus

More than half of Scotland's universities spend more than they earn - report

The situation could get worse if expected income from international students does not arrive, a new report says.

a bald man with glasses is wearing a black jacket, white shirt and purple tie

Swinney to introduce misogyny education in every school in Scotland

The first minister says he wants to challenge misogynistic behaviour in young boys and strengthen and support young girls.

A bald man wearing glasses, a black jacket and white shirt with purple tie sitting in a chair beside MSP colleagues

John Swinney questioned on 'gathering mess' of public service reform

Scottish Labour leader Michael Marra says there is no "real clarity" on reforming public services, including reducing the country's 32 local authorities and merging health boards from 14 to two.

A man who is bald with glasses in a close-up shot, wearing a business suit

Peter Murrell's legal aid withdrawn after embezzlement conviction

The former SNP chief executive had been receiving government-funded support since last year.

Features and analysis

Two men in dark suits, Rhun ap Iorwerth and John Swinney, standing in front of two saltire flags and an ornate fireplace.

Photo call or 'pivotal moment' - How significant is leaders summit?

The first minister will meet the leaders of Plaid Cymru and Sinn Fein in Cardiff on Monday.

John Swinney wearing a navy suit and white shirt with a purple tie. He is mid speech with his arms outstretched.

How will Swinney 'rewire' local government and public services?

The first minister announced wide-ranging plans to shake-up Scotland's public sector.

A woman pushing a trolley past the vegetable section of a supermarket

Food price cap and public sector reform: Five things from the programme for government

A summary of the key announcements from John Swinney's programme for government.

The front entrance to a prison with a Barlinnie sign and cars parked outside

Early release: What's happening with prisoners in Scotland?

Letting prisoners out early to ease prison overcrowding is proving politically fraught both sides of the border.

Person standing in front of shelves stocked with food and household products, holding a large mock receipt displaying the text “SNP” and “Total Price: Capped.” Rows of canned goods, sauces, packaged foods, and bottled water are visible in the background.

Business groups urge Swinney to scrap 'ineffective' food price cap plan

More than 20 organisations have written a joint letter to John Swinney urging him to scrap his plan for a legal cap on some food and drink prices.