Scottish government4 hrs agoSwinney to cut number of mainland health boards from 11 to twoExisting boards could be merged so there would be one for the west and another for the east of Scotland.4 hrs ago7 hrs agoDelays and £20m cost rise for new Turkish-built CalMac ferriesThe second of four ordered ships will be handed over in October, about 20 months later than originally planned.7 hrs ago11 hrs agoEarly release: What's happening with prisoners in Scotland?Letting prisoners out early to ease prison overcrowding is proving politically fraught both sides of the border. 11 hrs ago1 day agoBusiness groups urge Swinney to scrap 'ineffective' food price cap planMore than 20 organisations have written a joint letter to John Swinney urging him to scrap his plan for a legal cap on some food and drink prices.1 day ago2 days agoSwinney's 100-day push gives way to bigger battles aheadThe first minister has been ticking off the pledges from his first 100 days in government but on Tuesday he will unveil the bigger picture.2 days ago4 days agoFM calls for referendum powers as draft independence bill publishedThe draft bill would be introduced into Parliament if the Scottish government secured the necessary powers from the UK government.4 days ago4 days agoIVF for single women to be considered in NHS reviewThe Scottish government's national review will consider extending eligibility for NHS-funded IVF.4 days ago5 days ago'I spent two years looking for work before I got a job'Neala was one of growing number of young people classed as Neet, meaning they are not in education, employment or training.5 days ago7 days agoMore than £700m to be cut from Scottish Budget next yearThe Scottish Fiscal Commission said the reduction would correct the difference between forecast and actual income tax revenues.7 days ago...
