The proposed Scottish child payment increase “falls far short” of eradicating child poverty, the director of a child poverty action group has said. Finance Secretary Shona Robison made an announcement ...

Millie Holroyd urged ministers to do more to help families deal with the pressures of caring for young children.

Scotland’s Finance Secretary has said her Budget will provide a “brighter future”, as she vowed more cash for hard-up ...

Bill and Hillary Clinton told the chairman of the House oversight committee he is on the cusp of a process ‘designed to result in ...

The Scottish Government has announced a tax cut for lower earners as those with houses worth £1 million are set to pay more in council tax. Addressing MSPs on Tuesday, Finance Secretary Shona Robison ...

A lecturer has welcomed funding for the “essential” college sector in the Scottish Budget, while questioning the amount of ...

MV Caledonian Isles is currently stationed at James Watt Dock to make sure she is in good condition for the year ahead. Her annual check-up means there will be just one vessel covering the Ardrossan ...

Alexander McQuillan, 27, and Richard Mullan, 21, were jailed for a combined total of 34 years at the High Court in Glasgow for their roles in the murder of Michael Beaton. Mr Beaton, 35, was struck ...

A Parliamentary committee has recalled company bosses over the incident before Christmas, as thousands remain without water in a new supply failure.

Broadcasting veteran Jackie Bird said she was “honoured” to be decorated by the Princess Royal at Windsor Castle on Tuesday. The journalist, who was the face of BBC Scotland News for three decades, ...

US President Donald Trump said he has cancelled talks with Iranian officials amid a protest crackdown, telling Iranian ...

FAMILY and friends have paid tribute to a popular Greenock performer who died suddenly at a party doing what he loved. Panda McLuskey passed away on January 2 at the age of 63.