NewsNewsScotlandScotland PoliticsSwinney stands by Constance in grooming gangs rowThe justice secretary is facing calls to resign after being accused of misleading the Scottish Parliament. Just nowScotland PoliticsSwinney faces call for justice secretary to be sacked over grooming gangsOpposition leaders grill First Minister John Swinney on the grooming gangs controversy at FMQs.How is Scotland's economy performing - and how can it improve?An annual report shows some good, bad and middling aspects of Scottish productivity - and there are no easy or quick fixes.1 day agoScotland BusinessPupils needing additional support hits new high of 43%Nearly 300,000 children in Scotland's schools are now listed as needing extra support in the classroom.2 days agoScotland PoliticsBiotech jobs boost for Grangemouth siteUp to 460 roles are expected to be created at the site of the former oil refinery and across Scotland.2 hrs agoTayside & Central ScotlandUnion warns 'inaction' could sabotage shipyard's survivalThe biggest union at Ferguson Marine warns time is running out to help the yard recover from the ferries controversy.22 hrs agoScotlandFormer UK equality chief questions Peggie tribunal rulingNurse Sandie Peggie complained about a transgender doctor using a female changing room in a Fife hospital. 17 hrs agoScotlandWhy Sandie Peggie ruling could lead to big changes for employersA tribunal has ruled that the nurse was harassed by NHS Fife - but dismissed all other claims in her case.Is there a future for carbon capture and storage in Scotland?Academics say the Acorn project in Aberdeenshire is facing difficulties, but the company insists it is viable.'Astonishing' rise in average waits for NHS 24 calls, report saysThe author of a report on the Scottish health service, commissioned by Scottish Labour, has criticised the "astonishing" increase.Partial victory for nurse in NHS trans changing room rowA tribunal said NHS Fife harassed Sandie Peggie but dismissed other claims she made against the health board and a transgender doctor.Teens as young as 15 seeking help over botched Botox and fillersAdvice Direct Scotland (ADS) says it wants tighter restrictions on cosmetic procedures in new Scottish legislation.Features and analysisIs Scottish Labour on the brink of Westminster revolt?The prime minister is set to visit Scotland later, but there are murmurings of discontent among his MPs.Seven health boards given £230m bailout loans despite record fundingDespite record levels of NHS funding, seven health boards needed government help to balance their books last year.Scottish government orders review of grooming gangs evidenceThe review will inform a future decision on whether or not there should be a judge-led public inquiry.The SQA has been scrapped. Why and what now?Qualifications Scotland comes into being on Tuesday but is it any more than a rebranding of the existing exams agency?'I would love to be doing this in my 60s' - the debate over selling sex in ScotlandPorcelain Victoria is concerned that a potential change in law in Scotland could drive sex workers into poverty.
