NewsScotlandScotland PoliticsBurnham defends Jackdaw decision as Badenoch urges PM to overturn ban on new oil and gas licencesThe UK government says the field, which is opposed by environmental campaigners, could be producing gas by the end of this month.1 day agoScotlandIs the UK set to green-light a huge untapped oil field?Scotland editor James Cook visits Rosebank - the UK's largest known untapped oilfield - in the North Atlantic.18 hrs agoUKReform leader accuses MSP of 'squatting' in seat after resignationMalcolm Offord says he is 'disappointed' at Amanda Bland's decision to leave the party and sit as an independent.2 days agoScotland PoliticsBBC Scotland TV channel to close amid cuts to servicesThe station, which started in February 2019, will move to BBC iPlayer in spring next year.2 days agoScotlandChris Mason: Jackdaw approved but tricky energy trade-offs remainJackdaw and Rosebank are case studies in the slow motion awkwardness the UK has over energy.2 days agoPoliticsWhat is happening with the Jackdaw and Rosebank gas and oil fields?The UK government has moved a step closer to making a decision on whether to approve further drilling. 2 days agoScotland PoliticsCouncils and NHS boards take websites offline after security alertWebsite owners worldwide were urged to take precautions while a fix was rolled out to make systems more secure.17 hrs agoScotlandGovernment failures allowed Covid to 'spread like wildfire' in care homes, inquiry says Bereaved families call the report a "devastating account" of Covid failings and say the government's promise to protect care homes was a "cruel lie".Should Scotland look to London and Manchester for inspiration on buses?John Swinney has been compared to a dictator over plans to bring the network under public control, but is he onto something?Hundreds of holiday lets operating without planning permissionHundreds of holiday-let properties are operating in Edinburgh despite being refused planning permission, new figures show. Reform MSP quits party to sit as independentAmanda Bland's decision relegates the party to the third-largest group at Holyrood, with one member fewer than Labour.'Lack of detail and serious concerns' over Scottish government bus plansThe first minister outlined plans to bring buses under public control through franchising and regulation..Features and analysisSwinney's emotional explanation for his commitment to independenceBBC Scotland's political editor Glenn Campbell reflects on John Swinney's SNP conference speech. Chris Mason: Burnham and Swinney tussle over where power lies in ScotlandUK political debate has a distinctly Scottish feel after SNP's annual conference, says the BBC's political editor Chris Mason.Shetland MSP defends hiring artist with public moneyHannah Mary Goodlad says she is using language and culture to reach the public across her islands constituency.Emergency doctor 'completely terrified' of looming winter pressures on NHSDr Fiona Hunter says A&E departments are providing "unsafe" levels of care, with some patients spending 72 hours on trolleys in hospital corridors.Photo call or 'pivotal moment' - How significant is leaders summit?The first minister will meet the leaders of Plaid Cymru and Sinn Fein in Cardiff on Monday.
