Tag: Scotlands
Scotland’s Lomond School accepts Bitcoin for tuition payments, a first in the UK
The Lomond School in Scotland will accept Bitcoin (BTC) tuition payments beginning in the Autumn semester of 2025, making it the first school in the U [...]
Scotland’s former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to step down as MSP at 2026 Holyrood election
Angus CochraneBBC Scotland NewsGetty ImagesScotland's former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is to stand down as an MSP, she has announced.The ex-SNP l [...]
Why has Scotland’s National Care Service been scrapped?
Phil SimBBC Scotland political correspondentGetty ImagesAfter years of delay and dispute, the Scottish government has ripped up its plans for a Nation [...]
Scotland’s only oil refinery to close next year
PA MediaPetroineos announced their intention to close Grangemouth in November last yearScotland's only oil refinery is to close by the summer of next [...]
SNP leader John Swinney says UK should follow Scotland’s lead on higher tax
38 minutes agoBy Calum Watson, BBC NewsJohn Swinney says adopting Scotland’s tax approach would “avoid £18bn worth of cuts”The UK should follow Scotla [...]
Who are the leaders of Scotland’s political parties?
PAJohn Swinney, SNP Leader, and Anas Sarwar, Scottish Labour leader will be answering questions, alongside three other party leaders, in the BBC Scotl [...]
Swinney to urge voters ‘to put Scotland’s interests first’
PA MediaJohn Swinney will urge people to "vote SNP to put Scotland's interests first" as he formally launches the party's general election campaign.Mr [...]
Scottish Lib Dems pledge to fix Scotland’s ‘dental deserts’
PA MediaAlex Cole-Hamilton said the Lib Dems would end "neglect" towards dental care in ScotlandThe Scottish Liberal Democrats have promised patients [...]
John Swinney elected as Scotland’s new first minister
John Swinney elected as Scotland's new first minister - BBC News
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John Swinney to confirm bid to be Scotland’s next first minister
John
Swinney has the appearance of a bank manager, but he was in a rock band in his
youth. He's
seen as an experienced and safe pair of hands, though [...]
Humza Yousaf: The dramatic end to his time as Scotland’s leader
It’s been a dramatic 12 days in Scottish politics. It began with the Scottish Greens being kicked out of government after a fall-out over the decision [...]
Humza Yousaf live updates: SNP leader resigns as Scotland’s first minister
In his brief stint as Scotland's first minister, Humza Yousaf assumed power with timebombs ticking everywhere. And loudly.Firstly, the unavoidable pol [...]
Can Yousaf survive as Scotland’s first minister?
The first minister is fighting for his political career and his best chance may be a figure from his party's past.
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Could decriminalisation solve Scotland’s drug problem?
The mayor of Porto, Rui Moreira, does want changes though. As well as improving housing, cleaning up public spaces, and offering more opportunities fo [...]
Humza Yousaf: Five things to know about Scotland’s new first minister
Humza Yousaf has been confirmed as Scotland's new first minister after a vote in the Scottish Parliament.Mr Yousaf, who succeeds Nicola Sturgeon, is t [...]