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

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

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

Richard Mullan and Alexander McQuillan pleaded guilty to separate murder charges over the death of Michael Beaton, 35.

Russia fired almost 300 drones, 18 ballistic missiles and seven cruise missiles at eight regions, Ukrainian president ...

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 ...

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.

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

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 ...

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, ...

It comes as Iranians made phone calls abroad for the first time in days on Tuesday after authorities severed communications during a crackdown.