Politics

A forest fire rages in Saint Magne, south of Bordeaux, France, on Wednesday (Picture: SDIS 33 Service Audiovisuel via AP)

French wildfires show why heatwaves are no longer cause for celebration Columnists

Clement Attlee, with his wife Violet Atlee, centre, and Leeds North East MP Alice Bacon, pictured in Scarborough in 1951 (Picture: Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Joyce McMillan: Tories' ludicrous plans highlight opposition's lack of vision Columnists

If grouse shooting was a new idea, would you support it? – Max Wiszniewski Columnists

Community buy-out of Buccleuch land was a triumph for both sides – Benny Higgins Columnists

TUC: Energy bills 'will cost two months’ wages next year Consumer

Ex-Corbyn aide loses appeal over Rachel Riley Tweet People

Nicola Sturgeon warns a third of Scottish households face ‘extreme fuel poverty’ Politics

SNP lose control of North Lanarkshire Council after sexual harassment claims Politics

Scottish Independence

Sorry Angela, but leaving UK is best chance for Scotland to build fairer future Columnists

Sturgeon's Indy confidence should put to the test for real – Scotsman comment Columnists

SNP's lack of real planning for independence speaks volumes – Murdo Fraser MSP Columnists

Climate change makes case for independent Scotland to be in Nato even stronger Columnists

UK Government submits independence case to Supreme Court Politics

Angela Rayner: Labour should not go 'anywhere near' second independence vote Politics

Truss's plan to 'ignore' Sturgeon is a PR coup for the SNP – Scotsman comment Columnists

Brexit

Brexit fundamentalism threatens swathe of environmental gains Columnists

Hard Brexit is putting people at risk from toxic chemicals – Dr Richard Dixon Columnists

How a generation of musicians are being dragged down by Brexit – Laura Waddell Columnists

More queues at Dover amid fears for ‘vulnerable’ summer Politics

Truss's Bonfire of the Vanities sounds more dogmatic than the original Columnists

Travellers warned of significant delays in Dover gridlock due to Brexit checks Transport

Truss promises ‘red tape bonfire’ with review of all EU law by end of 2023 Politics

More Scotsman politics

Obair mhòr ri dheànamh a-thaobh atharrachadh na sìde Columnists

Beware the nonsense to be found in 'commonsense' economics – John McLaren Columnists

UK to send more weapons to Ukraine for defence against Russian invasion World

Vehicle charging points to become mandatory for new builds Transport

Holyrood urged to include pubs and bars in plans to relax outdoor seating rules Business

Scottish civil servants to ballot for strike action in pay dispute Politics

Natalie McGarry's confiscation hearing postponed to allow for appeal process Politics

Key minister urged to 'urgently' intervene over ferries after food rationing Transport

Despite the need for GPs, UK visa rules may force me to leave – Dr Eric Fung Columnists

Publishing giants' plans pose a real threat to literature – Laura Waddell Columnists

Scotland’s wind wealth is being spirited away in ‘Great Berwick Bank Robbery’ Columnists

Blackford says Scotland should continue to look at gun regulations Crime

Energy price cap 2022 changes revealed and how the energy price cap works Lifestyle

Nicola Sturgeon: Liz Truss asked me how to get into Vogue magazine Politics

Nicola Sturgeon urged to back bid for a green freeport in the north east Politics

The irony of Trump's complaints about FBI 'assault' on his home Columnists

Analysis: Tory party too busy picking new leader to deal with cost of living Politics

Lib Dems come up with what sounds like an energy crisis plan – Scotsman comment Columnists

Is race an issue for Sunak? It's a difficult question but survey data is telling Columnists

Alex Jones ruling will not stem the flow of disinformation – Martyn McLaughlin Columnists

More than 1,000 bin workers to strike across 15 Scottish councils Politics

Scottish Government to pay over £200k to Dutch firm over ferries Transport

Nicola Sturgeon will 'make a judgment' on whether to lead SNP into next election Politics

Nicola Sturgeon says she does not think she will speak to Alex Salmond again Politics

UK Government says indyref2 is ‘outside legislative competence’ of Holyrood Politics

Controversial Chinese hubs 'play important role', says SNP Education Secretary Politics

Analysis: Why the exam results are so shocking Education

Scottish Government announces £10m to tackle cancer waiting times Health