NewsNewsScotlandScotland PoliticsRules over which jails house trans prisoners challenged in courtThe campaign group For Women Scotland is challenging the guidance which helps decide which prisons trans people are held in.5 hrs agoScotland PoliticsGovernment confirms it will not back prostitution offences bill Independent MSP Ash Regan's bill would make it a criminal offence to pay for sex in Scotland.9 hrs agoScotland PoliticsBosses on six figures at under-fire health boards to get 10% pay risesThe temporary increase for executives at NHS Lothian and Greater Glasgow and Clyde is worth up to £20,000 a year. 3 days agoScotlandSquabbling, U-turns and 'made-up' quotes - who's in the right over the hospital scandal?The row over the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry continues to evolve with leaders trading increasingly barbed accusations.3 days agoScotlandNew exams body plans to shake up qualifications systemQualifications Scotland announces a major review of the exams system saying it wants to ensure they are "absolutely fit for purpose".14 hrs agoScotland PoliticsCall for urgent action to reduce autism and ADHD waiting listsThe Scottish Parliament committee is concerned that people are waiting years for neurodevelopmental assessments.20 hrs agoScotlandSeven deaths now probed for potential links to Glasgow hospital infectionsIn some of the cases Scotland's prosecution service is considering whether to bring corporate homicide charges.3 days agoGlasgow & West ScotlandScotland's first deputy first minister Lord Wallace dies, aged 71The former Scottish Liberal Democrat leader was undergoing a procedure at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.Jim Wallace: Lib Dem who repeatedly stepped in as first ministerThe former Scottish Liberal Democrat leader represented Orkney for more than 30 years.Rosebank oil field 'could breach international law' over West Bank linkCampaigners claim the involvement of an Israeli firm could provide a legal argument to block the planned development'Damning' evidence of political pressure to open scandal-hit hospital - SarwarThe Scottish Labour leader says documents prove ministers pushed for the country's largest hospital to open early.'My rent almost doubled, it was a harrowing experience'Rents in Scotland are showing sharp increases as experts warn young people will be hit the hardest.Features and analysisThe nuclear power station at the centre of the political divide in ScotlandThe twin reactors of Hinkley Point C in Somerset will form the first nuclear power plant built in the UK for 30 years.'We knew the truth': How parents uncovered Scottish hospital's infected water scandalDozens of patients became more unwell and some died with infections picked up at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.Will the ferry link between Scotland and mainland Europe be restored?Speculation is mounting about a potential new route between Rosyth in Fife and Dunkirk in France. Six key takeaways from the hospitals inquiryAs final submissions are made to the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry, we now have a clearer picture of what went wrong.How could the assisted dying law work in Scotland?The Scottish Parliament will soon decide whether to allow terminally-ill adults to end their lives.