Westminster

Ricky Bell, the new leader of Glasgow City Council

Affordable housing

New Glasgow council boss wants power to send homeless refugees to neighbouring towns

Glasgow's new council leader says the city can no longer afford to be Scotland's homeless capital — and he wants the law changed to spread the burden across the wider city region.

The party said the “independence dividend” would come as a result of the economic cost of Brexit.

The party said the “independence dividend” would come as a result of the economic cost of Brexit.

SNP claims independence could make every Scot £3,000 a year better off

Officers from Police Scotland at the home of former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell and former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon in April 2023.

Officers from Police Scotland at the home of former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell and former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon in April 2023.

Three Holyrood committees reject call for further scrutiny of party finances

King's Hospital School in Dublin is trying to attract students from Scotland and the UK.

King's Hospital School in Dublin is trying to attract students from Scotland and the UK.

Can Scotland learn lessons from Ireland's thriving lower-fee private school system?

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage during a press conference at Royal Horseguards Hotel, in Westminster, central London.

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage during a press conference at Royal Horseguards Hotel, in Westminster, central London.

Reform UK officials step down amid claims of donation rules breach

Gordon Brown’s pointed verdict on honours weeks after Anas Sarwar peerage

City of Edinburgh Council has hit back at false claims online.

City of Edinburgh Council has hit back at false claims online.

Council hits out at 'entirely false' claims that refugees are prioritised for housing

The Scottish Government has launched a consultation on whether mobile phones should be banned in schools

The Scottish Government has launched a consultation on whether mobile phones should be banned in schools

For goodness sake, move with the times. Mobile phones can be a huge asset in schools

Business Minister Tom Arthur has called for a Scottish visa

Business Minister Tom Arthur has called for a Scottish visa

Minister calls for 'Scottish Visa' and more immigration to prevent workforce loss

The number of students coming from the EU has dropped (stock pic)

The number of students coming from the EU has dropped (stock pic)

SNP: Scotland’s universities ‘hammered’ by post-Brexit drop in EU students

Edinburgh could adopt an American-style 'sanctuary city' model, which restricts the use of local resources to asisst with immigration raids.

Edinburgh could adopt an American-style 'sanctuary city' model, which restricts the use of local resources to asisst with immigration raids.

City of Edinburgh Council

Edinburgh could become 'sanctuary city' in response to 'aggressive' Home Office raids

Queen Elizabeth 'abhorred' Ian Paisley and his politics says former Irish president

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage makes a statement to the media at the party headquarters in Millbank, central London.

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage makes a statement to the media at the party headquarters in Millbank, central London.

Clacton by-election

Farage wins in Clacton as police dispute ‘credible threat’ claim at count

Scottish Labour

Anas Sarwar defends moving to House of Lords amid Scottish Labour infighting

Shettleston Housing Association

Shettleston Housing Association

Immigration tensions leave social housing staff facing ‘unacceptable’ threats

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (left) and First Minister of Scotland John Swinney

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (left) and First Minister of Scotland John Swinney

SNP says written constitution must include method for leaving union

Audrey Dempsey, left, co-founder of Glasgow No.1 Baby & Family Support Service, Picture: Colin Mearns

Audrey Dempsey, left, co-founder of Glasgow No.1 Baby & Family Support Service, Picture: Colin Mearns

Reform councillor slammed for speaking at event by group that 'openly praised Hitler'

Edinburgh faces property challenge

Edinburgh faces property challenge

Poll finds Scots ‘massively overestimate’ refugee numbers amid 'disinformation'

Anas Sarwar cartoon

Anas Sarwar cartoon

Today's cartoon is on the story of Anas Sarwar getting a seat in the House of Lords

Falkirk's Labour MP Euan Stainbank celebrates with the SNP's Broughty Ferry MP Lara Bird at the final whistle

Falkirk's Labour MP Euan Stainbank celebrates with the SNP's Broughty Ferry MP Lara Bird at the final whistle

England football

Tory 'embarrassment' jibe as SNP celebrate England's World Cup defeat in Westminster

Anti-racism campaigners oppose a rally in Glasgow

Anti-racism campaigners oppose a rally in Glasgow

Glasgow MP warns asylum hotels are fuelling intimidation and violence

Almost half of Scots want immigration reduced, according to new research

Clacton by-election

Offord says rivals 'feart of Farage' as parties boycott Clacton by-election

Nigel Farage has triggered a by-election.

Nigel Farage has triggered a by-election.

Welcome to Nigel Farage's one-man political circus over £5m gift row

British Army soldier from 3 Rifles carrying a single-rotor helicopter style Ghost drone.

British Army soldier from 3 Rifles carrying a single-rotor helicopter style Ghost drone.

Scots defence industry 'can benefit' from closer EU UK security co-operation

The EU Ambassador to the UK Pedro Serrano meeting First Minister John Swinney.

The EU Ambassador to the UK Pedro Serrano meeting First Minister John Swinney.

Ambassador warns of post Brexit drop in EU students at Scots universities

Cameron Barracks in Inverness

Cameron Barracks in Inverness

Plans to host asylum seekers in Highland barracks axed over key legal point

I met Andy Burnham in Manchester - and this is what he is like

European Union flags wave in front of the Berlaymont Building, the European Commission's headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.

European Union flags wave in front of the Berlaymont Building, the European Commission's headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.

Poll: UK would now vote to rejoin the EU after Brexit regret

A European Union flag in front of Big Ben, as Remain supporters demonstrated in Parliament Square, London, in June 2016 to show their support for the EU.

A European Union flag in front of Big Ben, as Remain supporters demonstrated in Parliament Square, London, in June 2016 to show their support for the EU.

'Complacency, naivety': Why the Remain campaign lost the 2016 referendum

A new study has revealed that Scotland is almost £30 billion a year worse off as a result of Brexit.

A new study has revealed that Scotland is almost £30 billion a year worse off as a result of Brexit.

Brexit has made Scotland almost £30 billion a year worse off, study finds

Admiral Grigorovich

Admiral Grigorovich

Ministry of Defence (MoD)

Ministry of Defence says Russian warship fired warning shots to avoid collision

A young girl holds an EU flag as the sun sets at Eaglesham Moor near Glasgow, Scotland.

A young girl holds an EU flag as the sun sets at Eaglesham Moor near Glasgow, Scotland.

EU expert gives verdict on European attitudes to Scotland ten years after Brexit vote

Stephen Flynn says the manifesto commitments 'defy economic sense'.

Stephen Flynn says the manifesto commitments 'defy economic sense'.

Freedom of movement 'would have profound benefit to Scotland’s economy'

Former Bosnian refugee Sabina Kadic-Mackenzie commemorating White Armband Day.

Former Bosnian refugee Sabina Kadic-Mackenzie commemorating White Armband Day.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnian war refugee recounts persecution that led to White Armband Day

Baroness Meta Ramsay, Baroness Ramsay of Cartvale poses for a photograph in the offices of The Herald in Glasgow.

Photograph by Colin Mearns
10th June 2024
For Herald on Sunday, see interview by Neil Mackay

Baroness Meta Ramsay, Baroness Ramsay of Cartvale poses for a photograph in the offices of The Herald in Glasgow.

Photograph by Colin Mearns
10th June 2024
For Herald on Sunday, see interview by Neil Mackay

Scotland's 'Queen of Spies' and Labour peer Baroness Meta Ramsay dies

Members of the Parachute Regiment Association and representatives from SEFF (Supporting Empowering Fair and Focused) demonstrate outside The Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh, to protest against First Minister John Swinney's recent dialogue and political

Members of the Parachute Regiment Association and representatives from SEFF (Supporting Empowering Fair and Focused) demonstrate outside The Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh, to protest against First Minister John Swinney's recent dialogue and political

Swinney accused of 'dividing' Scotland over refusal to apologise for Sinn Féin remark

Almost a quarter of Edinburgh residents were born outside the UK.

Almost a quarter of Edinburgh residents were born outside the UK.

'We are a city of migrants': Council leader hits out at 'racist language'

A memorial to three Royal Highland Fusiliers soldiers, brothers John and Joseph McCaig from Ayr and Dougald McCaughey from Glasgow, who were killed by the Provisional IRA in North Belfast on 10 March 1971, stands on the gable wall on a property off

A memorial to three Royal Highland Fusiliers soldiers, brothers John and Joseph McCaig from Ayr and Dougald McCaughey from Glasgow, who were killed by the Provisional IRA in North Belfast on 10 March 1971, stands on the gable wall on a property off

‘Scars that will never heal’: The upset caused by John Swinney’s Sinn Féin remarks

Protesters at the Tommy Robinson-led Unite the Kingdom march in London last September.

Protesters at the Tommy Robinson-led Unite the Kingdom march in London last September.

'People feel threatened': Kirk welcomes refugees and condemns Tommy Robinson

Greens co-leader Gillian Mackay and Reform leader Malcolm Offord on stage at a pre-election debate.

Greens co-leader Gillian Mackay and Reform leader Malcolm Offord on stage at a pre-election debate.

Scottish Greens condemn 'vile' Reform plan to open migrant camps in Edinburgh

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage in Golders Green, north-west London

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage in Golders Green, north-west London

Farage ready to override Holyrood and build migrant detention centres in Scotland

2026 Holyrood election

Reform to build detention centres in Glasgow and Edinburgh seats with Greens MSPs

The campaign group said rejoining the single market was the 'only sensible route' for the UK.

The campaign group said rejoining the single market was the 'only sensible route' for the UK.

Warning: Join single market or 'be outsiders at mercy of USA, China and Russia'

Scottish Greens candidate Maggie Chapman.

Scottish Greens candidate Maggie Chapman.

2026 Holyrood election

Scottish Greens deny bias towards Maggie Chapman despite Holyrood complaints row

Revellers celebrate the resounding TISZA party win in the Hungarian parliamentary elections on April 12, 2026 in Budapest

Revellers celebrate the resounding TISZA party win in the Hungarian parliamentary elections on April 12, 2026 in Budapest

I'm a Hungarian Scot - here's my dream for my country after Orbán’s fall

Hungarians on their way to vote in Edinburgh in the 2026 election

Hungarians on their way to vote in Edinburgh in the 2026 election

How Scotland's Hungarian community voted as Viktor Orbán concedes defeat

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer

Keir Starmer welcomes US-Iran ceasefire amid efforts to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Business chiefs reveal views on relative performances of the governments of Sir Keir Starmer and John Swinney.

Business chiefs reveal views on relative performances of the governments of Sir Keir Starmer and John Swinney.

Scottish Government

Poll: Is Scottish or UK government viewed as performing better on business?

Business leaders revealed an overwhelming view on Brexit.

Business leaders revealed an overwhelming view on Brexit.

Scottish business leaders' overwhelming view on Brexit revealed

One striking aspect of this survey relates to the views of business chiefs on Brexit.

One striking aspect of this survey relates to the views of business chiefs on Brexit.

BUSINESS HQ MONTHLY

Major exclusive poll of business leaders yields fascinating results

Reform’s Scottish leader Malcolm Offord speaks at a party election event

Reform’s Scottish leader Malcolm Offord speaks at a party election event

2026 Holyrood election

Reform leader accuses rival parties of ‘gaslighting’ voters on immigration

Sir Keir Starmer discussed how the government is supporting families at home

Sir Keir Starmer discussed how the government is supporting families at home

Prime Minister says UK will host meeting on opening Strait of Hormuz

Pro-monarchy and pro-Israel protestors clash with pro-Iran and pro-Palestine protestors in Glasgow

Pro-monarchy and pro-Israel protestors clash with pro-Iran and pro-Palestine protestors in Glasgow

Palestine protest

Police Scotland attended more than 530 protests since start of year