John Swinney said he would ‘prefer’ the meals to be available to all pupils, but that he has to ‘live within the resources available’.

The project will aim to create "an emotionally powerful place", with celebratory spaces as well as areas to encourage reflection, and a standalone monument.

Many backbenchers are uneasy with radical reforms set to be made to the welfare system later this month.

Image – Visit Cairngorms From SEPA today: In 2024 98% of Scotland’s bathing waters will again meet, or exceed, the Sufficient classification – with 84% achieving the higher standards of…

Reforms rather than quick fixes will save more money in the long term

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The hardship inflicted on retirees now will surely visit future retirees unless steps are taken to alleviate misery.

How zonal pricing could give Scotland the cheapest power in Europe... and give everyone else in the UK cheaper power too.

SCOTTISH billpayers are “subsidising” those in London, according to a financial analyst.

A new change in Iceland’s government means that joining the EU is back on the cards for Iceland.

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By stewartb More numbers designed to shock from the British Labour Party’s spokesperson on talking down Scotland’s health and social care services! Any context offered? The numbers on delayed disch…

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