NewsScotlandScotland PoliticsThousands of Glasgow City Council staff still do not know if their pay will be cutOne worker told BBC News they were "in a state of anxiety" waiting to find out how their wage would be affected by a new pay structure.7 hrs agoGlasgow & West ScotlandBurnham's plan to end pension triple lock a bad idea, Swinney saysScotland's first minister has also renewed calls for an independence referendum after Burnham's conference speech.12 hrs agoScotland PoliticsFaslane dry docks and research ship to be built in UK, says chancellorJohn Healey says orders worth £6bn will be placed with a UK-based shipbuilder as part of a "new age of industrialisation". 2 days agoGlasgow & West ScotlandMarra claims Scottish government 'hoarding power' in conference speechThe new Scottish Labour leader addressed the UK party conference in Liverpool a week after being elected.2 days agoScotland PoliticsControversial dual role of Scotland's top law officers to be reviewedA former judge will examine the responsibilities of the lord advocate and solicitor general, who are Scotland's chief prosecutors as well as Scottish government legal advisers.13 hrs agoScotland PoliticsToo much of Sturgeon's care 'Promise' remains on paper, report says The Promise - a plan championed by former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon - is "running out of time" to effect change.24 hrs agoScotlandSwinney calls violence against women a 'national emergency' as new advert launchedPolice Scotland has launched its latest 'That Guy' campaign, which aims to challenge misogyny and encourage men to be positive role models.2 days agoScotland PoliticsDomestic abuse workers face £11k pay cut under new council schemeStaff are concerned the cuts will put vulnerable women using council services at further risk.Glasgow City Council pauses plan to fire and rehire 23,000 staffTalks between the council and three unions will resume early next week to try to reach a new deal on pay.No furlough compensation for Alexander Dennis after conditions not metThe transport secretary said the pledged support depended on the firm securing a minimum number of orders and bus manufacturing jobs in Scotland.Ridiculed MSP says chest infection and lack of sleep led to committee blunderCollette Stevenson says she has faced "misogynistic bullying" after asking whether government agency Transport Scotland is a charity.Swinney backs decriminalisation of drugs after spike in deathsThe Scottish First Minister has backed the move - though it would have to be signed off by the UK government.Features and analysisPhoto 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.How will Swinney 'rewire' local government and public services?The first minister announced wide-ranging plans to shake-up Scotland's public sector. Food price cap and public sector reform: Five things from the programme for governmentA summary of the key announcements from John Swinney's programme for government. Early release: What's happening with prisoners in Scotland?Letting prisoners out early to ease prison overcrowding is proving politically fraught both sides of the border. Business groups urge Swinney to scrap 'ineffective' food price cap planMore than 20 organisations have written a joint letter to John Swinney urging him to scrap his plan for a legal cap on some food and drink prices.
