Labour demand review into ‘forced transition’ of Bield care home residents
Labour have demanded a review of care home closures which threaten “forced transition” on elderly residents.
Scottish politics
Shamed ex-minister Mark McDonald should be suspended from Scottish Parliament, committee rules
Shamed former minister Mark McDonald should be suspended from the Scottish Parliament without pay for one month, Holyrood's Standards Committee has recommended.
Scotland at risk of losing migrant workers to rivals from Brexit, study warns
Scotland faces losing its competitive advantage over other English-speaking countries such as the USA and Canada in securing migrant labour, a Brexit study warns.
Colleges admit buildings ‘do not lend themselves to modern learning’ amid £360m repairs backlog
Colleges in Dundee and Fife have some of the biggest maintenance backlogs in the country, according to an Audit Scotland report.
VIDEO: Dundee pupil delivers passionate Parliament plea for £50 test to save young people from killer heart condition
A campaigner from Dundee pleaded with MSPs to help her tackle a phenomenon that kills hundreds of young people every year.
SNP calls for review of Westminster power to override Holyrood’s will
The devolution deal must be changed to stop Westminster overruling the Scottish Parliament again, says the SNP’s Brexit Secretary.
Farm worker shortages can only be fixed by giving Holyrood immigration powers, says minister
The only way to tackle the unfolding labour crisis in Scotland’s fruit-picking industry is for Holyrood to take control of immigration, says an SNP minister.
Scottish backlash against Tory ‘power grab’ brings 5,085 new SNP members in 24 hours
The backlash against the Tories for seizing Holyrood powers has already seen thousands of people join the SNP, says Nicola Sturgeon.
Jobless men in Dundee should ignore stereotypes to pursue ‘female’ careers, business chief says
Unemployment in Dundee must be tackled by breaking down gender stereotypes that stop jobless men taking on roles traditionally associated with females, says a business leader.
Governments warned not to let ‘power grab’ row get in way of Tay Cities Deal
Fears have been raised that the Brexit fall-out between the UK and Scottish governments could hamper the Tay Cities Deal.