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Police Scotland

Justice Secretary weighs in on police decision to scrap escort for taxi outing

Tory MSP Miles Briggs had urged Mr Gray to step in following the “bizarre decision” by the force, which prompted organisers to cancel the event.

Who are John Swinney's new cabinet?

Who are John Swinney's new cabinet?

Angela Constance

Meet John Swinney's new cabinet: the ministers shaping Scotland's next five years

Health Secretary Neil Gray

Health Secretary Neil Gray

SNP's Neil Gray faces questions over knowledge of Jordan Linden scandal

Gender reform row

Inaction on single-sex hospital wards 'unacceptable' following Sandie Peggie ruling

Nicola Sturgeon after delivering her final speech in the Scottish Parliament last Thursday

Nicola Sturgeon after delivering her final speech in the Scottish Parliament last Thursday

Nicola Sturgeon

Frankly speaking: Nicola Sturgeon and the dream that once was Scotland

More than 5,000 knee and hip replacements were carried out in 2025/26.

More than 5,000 knee and hip replacements were carried out in 2025/26.

Scottish hospital becomes largest centre for hip and knee replacements in UK

The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow

The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mould growth found in cancer ward at QEUH, Health Secretary confirms

Draft article: Hannah Brown 2026-03-04 12:40

Draft article: Hannah Brown 2026-03-04 12:40

Neil Gray has not met residents or police about Glasgow drug consumption room

Junior doctors in Scotland are to withdraw thie labourn for four days next month

Junior doctors in Scotland are to withdraw thie labourn for four days next month

A&E waiting times

Record numbers of patients endure half-day waits in A&E amidst rising delays

John Swinney during First Minister's Questions

John Swinney during First Minister's Questions

Swinney and Gray fail to contact ex-nursing chief over QEUH 'bribe' allegations

Liberal Democrat MSP Liam McArthur alongside supporters of assisted dying

Liberal Democrat MSP Liam McArthur alongside supporters of assisted dying

Doctors warning to MSPs as Assisted Dying conscientious objection left to Westminster

BMA resident doctors have accepted a pay increase.

BMA resident doctors have accepted a pay increase.

British Medical Association

Scottish resident doctors cancel strike action as 97 per cent back new pay deal

Health Secretary Neil Gray.

Health Secretary Neil Gray.

Neil Gray dodges questions over 'bribe' allegations in QEUH infections probe

Neil Gray, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care in the Scottish Parliament

Neil Gray, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care in the Scottish Parliament

New oversight group announced for troubled Queen Elizabeth University Hospital

Doctors are repeatedly at risk of burnout, the report said.

Doctors are repeatedly at risk of burnout, the report said.

'Workforce at breaking point': Doctors warn Scottish Government over NHS 'crisis'

The Scottish Government substantially redacted information relating to NHS Fife's improvement plan following the Sandie Peggie employment tribunal.

The Scottish Government substantially redacted information relating to NHS Fife's improvement plan following the Sandie Peggie employment tribunal.

NHS Fife 'improvement plan' after Sandie Peggie case restricted by ministers

Scottish Government

'Deeply disturbing': Pressure grows on Scottish Government after teen cancer death

Minister for Health and Social Care Neil Gray

Minister for Health and Social Care Neil Gray

Neil Gray pressed by MSPs on 'appalling and disgusting' infected water scandal

The site of Scotland’s first walk-in GP clinic has been announced

The site of Scotland’s first walk-in GP clinic has been announced

Health Secretary announces site of Scotland’s first walk-in GP clinic

Corridor care conditions in hospitals have begun to be seen in Scotland.

Corridor care conditions in hospitals have begun to be seen in Scotland.

'Past point of no return': Nurses warn patients are receiving unsafe corridor care

One in nine Scottish hospital beds blocked by delayed discharges

One in nine Scottish hospital beds blocked by delayed discharges

Alex Cole-Hamilton

One in nine Scottish hospital beds blocked by delayed discharges

Members and supporters of the group For Women Scotland celebrated after their Supreme Court victory in April.

Members and supporters of the group For Women Scotland celebrated after their Supreme Court victory in April.

SNP ministers accused of breaking ministerial code over For Women Scotland case

NHS waitlists have decreased this year.

NHS waitlists have decreased this year.

'Real and sustained progress' as NHS Scotland long wait lists decrease again

MSP warns Swinney and Gray will bear blame if doctors’ strike leads to deaths

Patients can be treated in corridors when A&E departments are too busy.

Patients can be treated in corridors when A&E departments are too busy.

'Corridor chaos': Under pressure A&E hospital over capacity by 50 per cent

Cases of the flu are expected to rise.

Cases of the flu are expected to rise.

Large drop in flu cases but revellers warned there could be surge over new year

Can the Scottish Government really let resident doctors go on strike?

Can the Scottish Government really let resident doctors go on strike?

Will John Swinney and Neil Gray really allow doctors' strike to go ahead?

Junior doctors in Scotland are to withdraw thie labourn for four days next month

Junior doctors in Scotland are to withdraw thie labourn for four days next month

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde staff suspension costs taxpayer almost £1 million

Doctors warn of ‘moral injury’ as report reveals strain on NHS workforce

Health Secretary Neil Gray said the west of Scotland and Grampian regions are currently among the worst affected by flu cases

Health Secretary Neil Gray said the west of Scotland and Grampian regions are currently among the worst affected by flu cases

Flu cases in Scotland likely to rise further in coming weeks, warns Health Secretary

The Scottish Government will work with licensing boards to make sure football fans can “enjoy the celebration” during Scotland’s World Cup games next year

The Scottish Government will work with licensing boards to make sure football fans can “enjoy the celebration” during Scotland’s World Cup games next year

Scottish Government to work with licensing boards on World Cup match pub hours

The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre.

The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre.

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde

Leading cancer hospital 'chronically run down' amid leaks in roof, MSP warns

NHS Scotland is

NHS Scotland is

NHS 'financially unsustainable' despite additional funding, SNP ministers warned

Rise in serious NHS patient incidents sparks criticism of government

Rise in serious NHS patient incidents sparks criticism of government

Rise in serious NHS patient incidents sparks criticism of government

Prostate cancer screening is not likely to be widely rolled out by the NHS.

Prostate cancer screening is not likely to be widely rolled out by the NHS.

Upset in Scotland as panel rejects wider prostate cancer screening for high-risk men

Doctor leaders have previously warned GP practices are 'on the brink'

Doctor leaders have previously warned GP practices are 'on the brink'

British Medical Association

GP leader warns next three years 'absolutely pivotal' for future of practices

Health Secretary Neil Gray has been embroiled in a row over using ministerial cars to attend

Health Secretary Neil Gray has been embroiled in a row over using ministerial cars to attend

Pressure mounts as Scotland backs review of UK prostate screening rollout

Scottish ministers were warned of the

Scottish ministers were warned of the

SNP ministers warned of 'political optics' of adopting NHS England app

Patients are treated in a hospital corridor when there is no space elsewhere in the hospital.

Patients are treated in a hospital corridor when there is no space elsewhere in the hospital.

Neil Gray criticised over 'shameful' data on NHS 'corridor care'

Steve Clarke celebrates Scotland's victory over Denmark at Hampden last night

Steve Clarke celebrates Scotland's victory over Denmark at Hampden last night

MSPs in call for Steve Clarke to be made Sir Steve after Scotland's World Cup return

Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care Neil Gray makes his way to First Minister's Questions at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood.

Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care Neil Gray makes his way to First Minister's Questions at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood.

Neil Gray insists NHS 'turning a corner’ in winter preparedness plans

Health Secretary Neil Gray.

Health Secretary Neil Gray.

'Babies are dying': Gray open to national maternity probe as parents share heartbreak

Safety concerns have been raised across Scotland's maternity services (PA).

Safety concerns have been raised across Scotland's maternity services (PA).

Alarm over safety in Scotland’s maternity wards sparks call for national review

British Medical Association

BMA reveals ballot dates for potential landmark Scottish doctor strike over pay

Outrage as residents accused of misinformation over drug consumption room

Outrage as residents accused of misinformation over drug consumption room

Outrage as residents accused of misinformation over drug consumption room

Isla Sneddon died in March after her cancer referral was downgraded from urgent due to her age.

Isla Sneddon died in March after her cancer referral was downgraded from urgent due to her age.

Teen who died in agony faced five-hour ambulance wait after cancer referral downgrade

Should we be praising the NHS more instead of knocking it?

Should we be praising the NHS more instead of knocking it?

Can we stop knocking the NHS and start focusing on the incredible things it does?

Health Secretary dismissed claims there are not enough GPs for walk-in clinics.

Health Secretary dismissed claims there are not enough GPs for walk-in clinics.

Neil Gray dismisses concerns of insufficient GP numbers for walk-in clinic pledge

12-hour waits at A&E departments in Scotland are at the highest level since February.

12-hour waits at A&E departments in Scotland are at the highest level since February.

Scots with 12-hour A&E waits reaches highest level since February

Sir Keir Starmer, Donald Trump and John Swinney

Sir Keir Starmer, Donald Trump and John Swinney

'No evidence’: Scotland’s health secretary dismisses Trump’s paracetamol warning

Israel's President, Isaac Herzog, with Keir Starmer in 10 Downing Street last week

Israel's President, Isaac Herzog, with Keir Starmer in 10 Downing Street last week

Britain is shamed by the company it keeps. Boycott Israel now

Liberal Democrat MSP Liam McArthur alongside supporters of assisted dying

Liberal Democrat MSP Liam McArthur alongside supporters of assisted dying

Neil Gray 'engaging' with UK Government over Scotland's assisted dying bill

This comes as data shows the Scottish Government are missing key A&E waiting-time targets.

This comes as data shows the Scottish Government are missing key A&E waiting-time targets.

Swinney ‘totally out of touch’ as A&E patients face up to 15-hour wait

Health Secretary Neil Gray has said he understands the summer of inactivity accusation.

Health Secretary Neil Gray has said he understands the summer of inactivity accusation.

Health Secretary: I understand why social care is accusing me of 'inactivity'