Herald Scotland

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0100
Royal Bank owner NatWest beats profit expectations
State-backed lender underlines 'ambition' to return to full private ownership

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 09:57:27 +0100
Poll: Should Humza Yousaf stand down after the collapse of the BHA?
Humza Yousaf is battling to save his position as First Minister after his former allies in the Scottish Greens vowed to vote against him in a motion of no confidence.

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 08:23:42 +0100
Ash Regan writes to Yousaf with demands in exchange for vote
Ash Regan, a former SNP minister who defected to Alex Salmond’s party, said she wanted to see progress on Scottish independence and defending “the rights of women and children”

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 07:48:22 +0100
Fire crews battle blaze in Glasgow's Polwarth Street area
Fire crews are battling a blaze which broke out in a flat in Glasgow.

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 06:29:00 +0100
150,000 homes and firms losing out on ScotGov R100 broadband pledge
Nearly 150,000 homes and businesses are losing out on a key Scottish Government pledge to deliver superfast broadband to every home and business by 2021, it can be revealed.

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 06:34:46 +0100
Three rescued from Firth of Clyde after Arran tanker collision
Three men have been rescued by the coastguard after a collision between a fishing vessel and a tanker between the Scottish mainland and an island.

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 04:33:00 +0100
Housebuilder Persimmon reports improved performance
Housebuilding giant hails hike in sales, orders and property prices as

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 04:32:00 +0100
Fisherman's Arms, Borders, for sale after recent closure
The village is located close to the river Tweed and "a stone's throw from the England and Scotland border".

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 04:30:00 +0100
Scottish Friendly eyes acquisitions after record sales
Boss of Glasgow-based mutual says it's been on a 'good journey'

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 04:29:00 +0100
Scottish Building Society savings record, mortgages up
The building society, which describes itself as the world’s oldest remaining mutual, reveals it has benefited from cost-cutting by large banks

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:05:00 +0100
Scotland's most famous ice cream parlour launches new luxury products
Scotland’s ‘most famous’ ice cream parlour has launched two new premium product ranges as part of an international expansion.

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 06:30:00 +0100
Have your say: NHS dentistry in Scotland - is it working?
As government officials prepare to answer questions from the profession, The Herald is launching a survey of our readers. The Scottish Government is facing a ‘six-month checkup’ on its reform of NHS dentistry which it introduced last November.

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 04:33:00 +0100
'Pivotal moment': Rutland in Edinburgh reveals new look
Hospitality group invests £1.2m to refurbish hotel near Edinburgh Castle

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 08:30:00 +0100
The State of Scotland's Colleges: introducing our new series
How do colleges work? Who do they serve? And why do they matter? Our special report will examine the state of the college sector and ask what the future might hold for further education in Scotland.

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 05:30:00 +0100
The Barlinnie story: From beacon of reform to notorious superjail
The history of Scotland's most notorious jail, from early days in Glasgow to modern day plans to demolish and rebuild.

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0100
Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on Humza Yousaf
Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on Humza Yousaf

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 09:41:36 +0100
Yousaf cancels lunchtime speech amid leadership crisis
The First Minister has cancelled a major speech is was due to give at lunchtime today in Glasgow.

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 09:20:06 +0100
Stephen Flynn won't stand to be SNP leader if FM resigns
SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn rules out leadership bid if Humza Yousaf stands down

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0100
Here are Scotland's most notorious prisons and their stories
From HM Prison Barlinnie to HM Prison Peterhead (closed in 2013), here are the most notorious prisons in Scotland.

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 07:18:56 +0100
How Humza Yousaf's resignation could trigger an early election
Explainer: How Humza Yousaf’s resignation could spark an election

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:28:41 +0100
Bute House Agreement and FMQs LIVE
Live news as the power-sharing deal between the SNP and the Scottish Greens collapses

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 06:01:00 +0100
Ross Greer: Humza Yousaf panicked over Bute House Agreement
Humza Yousaf has been accused of panicking over the Bute House Agreement in his decision to end the deal just days after backing it.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:28:52 +0100
Greens retaliate against Humza Yousaf's Bute House sacking
Humza Yousaf's premiership is hanging in the balance after a turbulent day that saw his attempt at a leadership powerplay end in uncertainty over his own future.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 18:35:13 +0100
Lorna Slater reveals details of Bute House meeting with Yousaf
Scottish Greens leader Patrick Harvie has said that Humza Yousaf's decision to end the power sharing deal with the SNP 'would come with consequences'.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 17:37:44 +0100
Will Humza Yousaf have to resign if he loses confidence vote?
Will Humza Yousaf have to resign of he loses a confidence vote at Holyrood? Here's what you need to know

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 17:33:09 +0100
Glasgow venue faces licence review after deaths of teenagers
A Glasgow venue where three teenagers attended events before their deaths is facing a licence review.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 17:42:16 +0100
Bute House Agreement: The end of an era or the end of error?
The end of an era, or the end of an error? The making of Humza Yousaf? Or the breaking of his administration? 

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 16:24:44 +0100
Leeds legend Billy Bremner to be honoured with Stirling statue
Scotland legend Billy Bremner will be honoured with a statue in his hometown of Stirling

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 17:20:28 +0100
Humza Yousaf 'may not' step down following no confidence motion
Humza Yousaf would not confirm if he will step down if a motion of no confidence in his leadership is successful.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 17:04:04 +0100
New Scottish restaurant added to the Michelin Guide
A Scottish restaurant has been added to the Michelin Guide just months after serving its first diners.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 16:00:00 +0100
10 galleries and exhibitions across Scotland to see right now
Discover a collection of drawings and paintings from renowned artist Peter Howson

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 16:00:01 +0100
Drug law focus of Scottish Government independence paper
The Scottish Government’s latest independence paper says Scotland could take its own decisions on issues such as gambling and drug prohibition if it was to leave the UK

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 16:12:57 +0100
Alex Salmond claims Ash Regan 'powerful MSP' in Yousaf confidence vote
Alba's only MSP will set out a list of demands for Humza Yousaf in exchange for her support in a confidence vote over the First Minister's leadership.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 15:11:52 +0100
Glasgow City Council refreshes air pollution plans
Glasgow City Council has published an updated version of its plan to tackle air pollution, with a focus on the city centre.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 11:52:04 +0100
Business and the Bute House schism on sustainable growth
The Bute House Agreement has had a significant impact on business in Scotland since it came into force in 2021

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 14:31:41 +0100
Cruise ship becomes largest vessel to ever berth at Scots port
A cruise ship has become the largest vessel to ever berth at a port on the far north coast of Scotland.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 14:14:00 +0100
Fiona Hyslop tells CalMac to be 'realistic' in ferry repairs row
Transport minister Fiona Hyslop has told CalMac to be more realistic over timescales for ferry repairs after it came under fire for the "constantly moving goalposts" as three vessels remain sidelined causing disruption to lifeline services.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 14:04:13 +0100
Bute House decision will make or break Yousaf says insider
Nicola Sturgeon's former chief of staff believes the ending of the Bute House Agreement is a make-or-break moment for Humza Yousaf

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 13:37:53 +0100
Fife Council fined £100k after 'vulnerable' man choked to death
HSE has fined Fife Council £100,000 after a 'vulnerable' man choked to death while living in care.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 14:54:12 +0100
Son of Runrig singer brings coffee business to Scottish festivals
The son of a famous Scottish musician will continue to challenge perceptions of 'rip off' festival food and drink this summer with his Highland coffee business.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 12:53:13 +0100
Humza Yousaf Bute House speech: Key points from First Minister
The key points from Humza Yousaf's speech as he ends power-sharing deal with Scottish Greens

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 11:28:36 +0100
Permission granted for Rutherglen homeless village
Permission has been granted for a new homeless village to be opened in South Lanarkshire

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 12:15:05 +0100
Fourth person arrested after channel crossing deaths
A fourth person has been arrested on suspicion of immigration offences after five migrants including a child died trying to cross the English Channel.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 12:44:30 +0100
Scottish National Whisky Festival 2024 programme announced
A Scottish festival dedicated to celebrating the worlds of whisky and traditional music will return to Inverness this summer.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 12:18:48 +0100
Country hotel in Scottish village dating from 84 AD sold
The hotel that is also close to a famous loch was in the same ownership for 16 years.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:07:15 +0100
Lorna Slater launches attack on Humza Yousaf as Green pact scrapped
Scottish Greens co-leader Lorna Slater MSP has accused the SNP of selling out future generations by walking away from the Bute House Agreement.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 09:12:44 +0100
Scottish Government scraps powersharing deal with Greens as BHA ends
The Bute House Agreement was reportedly dropped following an emergency Cabinet meeting

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 07:48:35 +0100
Today's cartoon from Steven Camley: 'Pint-sized losers'
Today's cartoon from Steven Camley. You can purchase Steven Camley's cartoons by calling 0141 302 7000 or visiting thepicturedesk.co.uk

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 07:44:35 +0100
Shetland spaceport launch plans progress with new licence
The spaceport at the northern-most tip of the UK has received its range control licence from the regulator as it prepares for its first launch this year.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 07:18:45 +0100
Humza Yousaf to hold emergency cabinet meeting over row with Greens
First Minister Humza Yousaf will stage a rushed meeting of his Cabinet at 8.30am this morning amid pressure on him to ditch the Greens from Government.

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