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Creel fishermen say the government should listen to them when drafting up HPMAs. Image: Press Association.

Creel fishers urge government to listen to them when drafting up HPMAs

The SNP has appointed new auditors

Who are the new SNP auditors?

The introduction of a deposit return scheme has turned into a constitutional argument.

Deposit return scheme argument exposes 'broken union', says Lorna Slater

Grenfell Tower after the devastating fire in 2017. Image: Press Association.

Housing minister told to speed up programme to replace dangerous cladding

UK Labour says it will block new licences for developing oil and gas in the North Sea if it wins the next general election. Image: PA.

Scottish Labour says it will not impose 'cliff-edge' end to North Sea oil

Edinburgh father Sam McCahon says he struggled to find somewhere to live because so many properties are now holiday lets.

Calls to overhaul the council tax system to free up more housing

Charities say more affordable homes need to be built to help manage Scotland's housing crisis.

Over 300,000 people on social housing waiting lists in Scotland

First Minister Humza Yousaf has said he is committed to meeting the survivors of Fornethy House

Survivors of alleged abuse at Fornethy House say they are not being listened to

Slater accuses UK Government of 'utter disregard for devolution' over DRS plan

Visitors to the Edinburgh Fringe could soon be charged a tourist tax. Image: William Burdett-Coutts.

Visitors could soon be charged a tourist tax in Scotland

MSPs are going to debate the use of AI technology in the Scottish Parliament.

MSPs need to trust AI before using it in Holyrood

The Scottish Government has been criticised for not providing enough financial detail in its Children Care and Justice Bill. This bill would look to prevent anyone under the age of 18 from going to a young offenders' institution.

Government criticised for 'emerging pattern' of providing poor financial detail

Campaigners say there should be a dedicated government minister for Scots and Gaelic. Image: CCC.

Calls for Humza Yousaf to appoint a Scottish languages minister

A Scottish rugby player says taking performance-enhancing drugs is becoming normalised in gyms.

Rugby player calls on performance-enhancing drugs action

Humza Yousaf speaks to the media on his way to the main chamber for First Minster's Questions. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Trans butcher who sexually assaulted girl should go to male prison, says Yousaf

The Scottish Retail Consortium warns business might not be able to keep high street shops open if the Scottish Government does not remove a Scotland-only business rates surcharge

Renewed calls for a Scotland-only surcharge to be removed

External Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson says the UK Foreign Office is undermining Scottish devolution

UK Foreign Office accused of undermining Scottish devolution

A new report suggests a number of council services are showing signs of being in crisis, including adult social care.

Councils told they must make 'radical changes' to survive

First Minister Humza Yousaf speaking to staff during his visit to NHS 24's Dundee contact centre. Picture: Euan Cherry/PA Wire

Humza Yousaf commits to investing in nursing staff recruitment

First Minister Humza Yousaf speaking to staff during his visit to NHS 24's Dundee contact centre. Picture: Euan Cherry/PA Wire

Humza Yousaf says Nicola Sturgeon did not fail young people

One MSP says children should be taught about ChatGPT in schools to help equip them for the future.

Calls for ChatGPT to be taught in Scottish schools

SNP MSP Fergus Ewing rips up up a consultation document on controversial highly protected marine areas (HPMAs) during a debate in the Scottish Parliament

Foote says Fergus Ewing believes he is bigger than SNP and should be disciplined