Peter Murrell is set to face legal action to recover the more than £400,000 he embezzled from the SNP.

Scotland’s former first minister said critics were saying things about her that were ‘not true’.

People are already struggling to pay their bills at the lower rate, charities have warned, after a 13% price hike was announced.

The former first minister’s lawyer said it was standard legal advice.

Police Scotland issued a public appeal for information following the fire at the Scottish landmark.

The decline of the North Sea is being accelerated unnecessarily, the Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce said.

Children First warns Scotland is ‘sleepwalking’ into crisis.

The inspectorate raised concerns over Police Scotland’s conduct, discipline and whistleblowing systems.

Speaking after Peter Murrell admitted embezzlement, the former SNP MP called for Stephen Flynn to replace the First Minister.

Operation Branchform was launched in 2021.

The Conservative leader accused the SNP of speaking ‘out of both sides of its mouth’ on support for the fossil fuel industry.

CBI Scotland said Scotland is in a ‘race against time’ to deliver growth amid mounting pressures on the public purse.

The First Minister said change must come after a damning report found authorities repeatedly missed opportunities to protect children facing abuse.

It said authorities failed to act on warning signs from the youngsters exposed to one of Scotland’s most high-profile abuse rings.

All six parties at Holyrood will put their leader forward for the top job with SNP leader John Swinney saying he is confident he will win.

Paul Sweeney has called for a dedicated fan zone to avoid future trouble from fans of the city’s football teams.

It comes after Wes Streeting quit as health secretary, saying a leadership battle should take place as he called on Sir Keir Starmer to stand aside.

Scotland’s First Minister spoke of his ‘enormous pride’ at being the first MSP to be sworn into the new Parliamentary session at Holyrood on Thursday

SNP chief whip Kirsty Blackman urged Anas Sarwar to order Scottish Labour MPs to back her bid to oust Sir Keir Starmer.

The Scottish Tories have accused Q Manivannan of breaking visa rules by working more than 20 hours a week.