SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn will say Scotland needs a ‘fresh start’ with independence during his opening speech at the party’s conference.

Ministers said the trade mission will bring 6,800 jobs to the UK as well as more than £1 billion of investments.

Comments come as some activists allege mistreatment by Israeli guards, something the Israeli government denies.

Scots can expect gusts of more than 90mph along with heavy rain as the first named storm of the season continues to batter the country.

A building has fallen on to the road in Glasgow amid strong winds in Scotland from the first named storm of the season.

The Met Office has warned of flooding across the country as the first named storm of the season brings wet and windy weather to the UK.

Ross Greer called on the First Minister to demand the ‘immediate release’ of those onboard the vessels.

Scotland’s national force said it was engaging with faith leaders north of the border following the terror attack in England.

Heriot-Watt said the device could help those with psoriasis and ‘revolutionise how eczema is diagnosed and treated’.

The health board has released an equality impact assessment after the equalities watchdog told it to take ‘corrective action’.

The Scottish Tories said the updated guidance for trans pupils is ‘muddled’ and ‘confused’.

New guidance says schools must provide toilet facilities on the basis of biological sex.

The Prime Minister met with BAE workers in the city on Thursday, saying their reputation is what won the contract.

The Prime Minister said the First Minister was using the constitution to distract from his record in Government.

The charges come after a 12-year-old girl was charged with allegedly possessing offensive weapons.

Seven people have now been charged under the Hate Crime Act.

Drug deaths in Scotland decreased by 13% in 2024 to 1,017.

Summing up arguments at the employment tribunal are expected on Monday and Tuesday.

The First Minister condemned the ‘deliberate disinformation’ being spread online after a video appeared to show a girl brandishing weapons.

It came as Tory MSP Graham Simpson defected to his party.