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Sajid Javid and Rishi Sunak quit Boris Johnson's government late on Tuesday

Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid resign Politics

Sajid Javid and Rishi Sunak have resigned their posts in Boris Johnson's Cabinet. Read their letters in full. Pictures: PA

Javid and Sunak's resignation letters in full Politics

Edinburgh Festival Fringe drops ‘Half Price Hut’ weeks ahead of 75th anniversary What's On

Sturgeon declares end is 'nigh' for Johnson after Cabinet resignations Politics

Referendum plans dealt blow after Supreme Court papers cite 'lack of confidence' Politics

Boris Johnson 'forgot' about Chris Pincher groping claims, Downing Street says Politics

Orkney ferry passengers in lifeboats as vessel runs aground News

Open letter sparks rebellion over running of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe What's On

The i newsletter cut through the noise

Golf fans told not to travel to The Open in St Andrews by train Transport

Lord Advocate refers independence referendum Bill to Supreme Court Politics

Victim of MP Patrick Grady says Conservatives have put SNP 'to shame' Politics

Coronavirus

When will US borders open to UK travellers? National

Which countries have seen the highest total Covid cases so far? Coronavirus

Here's how to get your vaccine certificate in Scotland Coronavirus

Transport

ScotRail advice ahead of Guns N’ Roses and TRNSMT Transport

Airport chaos leaves Scots stranded on first day of school summer holidays People

Fuel cost protests bring motorway to a halt Cost of living

Airport chaos leaves Scots stranded on first day of school summer holidays People

Lib Dems call for national scheme to give bus passes to Ukrainian refugees Transport

Poll: Public sector worker strikes overwhelmingly backed by Scottish public Politics

UK government arrogance has undermined our own rail service - Jenny Gilruth MSP Transport

Crime

SNP ministers want UK-wide role for Scotland’s first policing tsar Crime

Wimbledon quarter-finalist to face a charge of common assault against woman Crime

Appeal following theft of vehicles from Stonehaven industrial estate Crime

UK courts not addressing the most important question in Assange extradition case Columnists

Weather

Could space tourism flights cause the planet to heat faster? Environment

Watch: The latest weekend forecast for Scotland Weather

Power firms provided ‘unacceptable service’ to some after Storm Arwen – Ofgem People

Edinburgh Weather warning: Lothians and Borders hit with thunderstorm alert Weather

Politics

Staggering 1.5 metres of rain in 24 hours is warning we cannot ignore – Scotsman Columnists

SNP and unionist parties have put Scotland on course for collective ruin Columnists

Legal duty to co-operate would help UK and Scottish Governments grow up Columnists

Scots created a global brand over the centuries but slavery casts a shadow Columnists

Campaign underway for photography book documenting Trump’s new golf resort What's On

Scottish Government urged to create fuel comparison website Politics

Boris Johnson's claims he didn't know Chris Pincher allegations 'demolished' Politics

Opinion

Teaching robots and humans to trust each other is essential – Helen Hastie Columnists

Readers' Letters: Politicians need to get out into the real world Letters

From farm to plate with 5G data, that's food for thought - Paul Coffey Columnists

Elvis, who might have Scottish roots, was a musician who changed the world Columnists

Indy debate must not distract from the need to safeguard fundamental rights Columnists

People

Edinburgh mum helps Scotland lead the way in breast cancer treatment Health

Tributes paid to “lad o’ pairts”, Ian Matthew People

Our favourite Scottish restaurant reviews of 2022 Food and Drink

Hunt is on for new North-East writers and artists People

British Airways cancels hundreds more summer flights Travel

St James Quarter's new Bonnie & Wild resident, Kochchi, tell us more Food and Drink

Cost of living crisis: Carers suffer from 'crushing' fuel prices Cost of living

Obituaries

Ian's funeral was well attended by the farming community from across Scotland. Home

Obituaries: Iain Wylie, award-winning architect People

Scotsman Obituaries: George Oliver, textiles designer and cricketing enthusiast People

Environment

Suspected new cases of Avian Influenza in Aberdeenshire Environment

'Warning of Easter Island' is one that humanity must not ignore – Philip Lymbery Columnists

Rowing team rescued from Mull of Kintyre after earlier emergency incident News

Car ban footprint: Should Scotland follow Bermuda's lead to save the planet? Environment

Government defends racking up hundreds of car trips amid ScotRail disruption Politics

Stressed and traumatised: Capital residents endure six-year water hell Environment

Why home insulation should be a great national crusade – Brian Wilson Columnists

UK News

Data Capital: What have the robots ever done for us? National

Threatening tweet aimed at JK Rowling blasted as 'dangerous' and appallling' National

The aristocrat who converted to Islam and inspired a pilgrimage to the Highlands National

Putin's terror tactics show world why he must be defeated – Scotsman comment Columnists

History shows unionists need a modern-day Tony Blair to make their case Columnists

Johnson is acting like Trump in refusing to accept Scottish election result Columnists

World

San Fermín Festival Spain 2022: What is the 'Running of the Bulls' festival? World

Here is a full list of all American mass shootings in 2022 so far World

Mariupol has no doctors for 100,000 residents, authorities warn World

Man arrested over Independence Day parade shooting World

Jamala says decision not to host Eurovision in Ukraine is ‘very painful’ World

'Marshall Plan' to rebuild Ukraine call by Liz Truss World

Read This

This is how to get a Big Mac and fries for just £1.99 every time you visit McDon... Read This

ITV’s Coronation Street launches tours where fans can meet the stars Read This

Spain could bring back Covid face mask rules before summer holidays Read This

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