NewsScotlandScotland PoliticsNew PM Burnham tells John Swinney 'agree to disagree' on Scottish independenceScotland's first minister raised the issue of Scottish independence during a phone call with Andy Burnham on Tuesday morning, in the hopes of advancing the debate.7 hrs agoScotland PoliticsDouglas Alexander to remain Scottish Secretary as Burnham confirms cabinetA host of cabinet ministers in the Starmer government are leaving their jobs, but Alexander said he was "very happy" to stay.10 hrs agoScotland PoliticsGovernment drops plans to stop paying coastguard volunteersUK transport minister Keir Mather says he had listened to the views of coastguard rescue officers.5 days agoScotlandSwinney wants 'constructive relationship' with Labour leader BurnhamJohn Swinney congratulated the former mayor of Greater Manchester after he was confirmed as UK Labour's new leader.4 days agoScotland PoliticsWill Scotland buy Burnham's vision of a 'rewired' Britain?Andy Burnham enters Downing Street promising more devolution and economic growth but what does that mean for Scotland? 2 days agoScotlandBurnham to announce plans for new North Sea oil and gas drillingDrilling has become a controversial topic for the Labour party after the 2024 manifesto pledged to not issue new licences.3 days agoPoliticsIs Burnham promising a new dawn for North Sea oil and gas?The incoming PM is expected to announce fresh support for the North Sea from day one of his premiership.2 days agoScotland BusinessUnion pushes ministers to deliver promise of work for state-owned shipyardThe GMB has accused ministers of dragging their feet over new work for Ferguson Marine which as announced before the Holyrood election.Faslane set for £15bn upgrade to increase 'warfighting readiness'The revamp of the base, which houses the UK's nuclear submarine fleet, will be carried out over the next decade.Yes Scotland hands accounts to police after 'missing £1.5m' complaintThe group which campaigned for independence in the 2014 referendum insists all its funds have been accounted for.Sturgeon's police statement on SNP finances won't be released, says lawyerThe former first minister exercised her right to give a "no comment" police interview, later sending a written statement to officers.University investigates employee's comments on Ann Widdecombe's deathAberdeen University's Heather Herbert had posted she hoped it was an "extremely painful death".Features and analysisWhat does Andy Burnham mean for Scottish Labour?Anas Sarwar turned on Keir Starmer, but is the coronation of the 'King of the North' good news for the Scottish party?Struggling pig farmers say £2m support package 'not enough'Farmers welcome the Scottish government funding but say it's not enough to stop them losing about £1m a monthRestore Britain leader describes Dunblane tragedy as 'one murder'Rupert Lowe criticised the ban of handguns in the UK, saying it was "because there was a murder in Dunblane".Farage is victim of by-election 'stitch-up', claims Reform's Scottish leaderMalcolm Offord made the remark as major parties have confirmed they will not contest the vote triggered by Farage's resignation, describing it as a political stunt.Town's residents urged to drop 'destructive' negativityProvost Tracey Little urges people in Dumfries not to believe the town's best days are behind it.
