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Humza Yousaf has won the SNP’s bitterly contested leadership election and will replace Nicola Sturgeon as Scotland’s First Minister. Credit: Kim Mogg / NationalWorld

Humza Yousaf wins SNP election to become Scotland’s new First Minister

NHS workers across the UK will get a pay rise in 2022/2
NHS workers across the UK will get a pay rise in 2022/2

Explainer NHS workers to get pay rise: who will get it and when?

In a shock announcement, Nicola Sturgeon said she would be stepping down as First Minister of Scotland and leader of the SNP after more than eight years in power.  Credit: Mark Hall / NationalWorld
In a shock announcement, Nicola Sturgeon said she would be stepping down as First Minister of Scotland and leader of the SNP after more than eight years in power.  Credit: Mark Hall / NationalWorld

Explainer SNP leadership election explained as voting to replace Sturgeon begins

Scottish teaching staff are set to strike once again as union bosses remain in negotiations for a 10% pay rise. (Credit: PA)
Scottish teaching staff are set to strike once again as union bosses remain in negotiations for a 10% pay rise. (Credit: PA)

Scotland school strikes called off as EIS union accepts pay offer

How the NHS in Scotland is coping this winter - interactive data

Nicola Sturgeon and UK government Cabinet minister Kemi Badenoch are set to clash over the Gender Recognition Reform Bill. Credit: Kim Mogg
Nicola Sturgeon and UK government Cabinet minister Kemi Badenoch are set to clash over the Gender Recognition Reform Bill. Credit: Kim Mogg

UK government hopes to block Scotland’s Gender Recognition Reform Bill

Scotland is cracking down on short-term let and their impact on local communities. (Credit: Adobe)
Scotland is cracking down on short-term let and their impact on local communities. (Credit: Adobe)

Scotland moves short-term let application deadline to September 2023

The Scottish flag, known as the Saltire, replicates the cross Saint Andrew died on in 60 AD
The Scottish flag, known as the Saltire, replicates the cross Saint Andrew died on in 60 AD

St Andrew’s Day 2022: when does Scotland celebrate its patron saint?

The UK Supreme Court ruled that Scotland does not have the legal powers to hold a second independence referendum.
The UK Supreme Court ruled that Scotland does not have the legal powers to hold a second independence referendum.

Analysis Polling guru John Curtice on IndyRef2 after Supreme Court legal battle

The Supreme Court ruled against the Scottish Government in the indyref2 case (Photo: PA)
The Supreme Court ruled against the Scottish Government in the indyref2 case (Photo: PA)

Supreme Court says no to Scottish Parliament bill to hold indyref2

UK Supreme Court announce ruling on Indyref2 today

1 in 4 Scottish EV charging points faulty, claims BBC investigation

The Scottish Government wants to hold another vote on Scottish independence in October 2023.
The Scottish Government wants to hold another vote on Scottish independence in October 2023.

The latest polling on Scottish independence explained by John Curtice

Nicola Sturgeon has given an update on the SNP’s plans for the proposed 2023 independence referendum. (Credit: PA)
Nicola Sturgeon has given an update on the SNP’s plans for the proposed 2023 independence referendum. (Credit: PA)

‘Westminster has no respect’: Sturgeon updates on referendum plans

Air pollution hotspots: the areas in the UK that breach WHO levels

In her programme of parliament for 2022, Nicola Sturgeon made some major announcements on rent freezes and evictions.(Credit: Getty Images)
In her programme of parliament for 2022, Nicola Sturgeon made some major announcements on rent freezes and evictions.(Credit: Getty Images)

Everything Nicola Sturgeon announced in her programme of parliament

Appeals for thousands of Scottish school pupils could be delayed after SQA staff voted to strike next month. (Credit: Getty Images)
Appeals for thousands of Scottish school pupils could be delayed after SQA staff voted to strike next month. (Credit: Getty Images)

SQA staff strike could ‘severely delay’ exams appeal process

The UK Government has said that the Scottish Government does not have the ‘legislative competence’ to hold a second referendum on independence. (Credit: Getty Images)
The UK Government has said that the Scottish Government does not have the ‘legislative competence’ to hold a second referendum on independence. (Credit: Getty Images)

UK Government makes case against second Scottish independence vote

UK government and political organisations have spent over £15m on Meta advertising since Nov 2018
UK government and political organisations have spent over £15m on Meta advertising since Nov 2018

Revealed: Government and political parties spent £15m on Meta adverts

The UK reached record-breaking temperatures earlier this week causing wildfires across the country.
The UK reached record-breaking temperatures earlier this week causing wildfires across the country.

‘Completely understaffed’: 9000 firefighter jobs lost in 10 years

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has set out the roadmap to a new Scottish Independence vote. (Credit: Getty Images)
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has set out the roadmap to a new Scottish Independence vote. (Credit: Getty Images)

Nicola Sturgeon launches roadmap to Scottish Independence vote

On 1 May, self-isolation requirements were repealed in favour of advice advising Scots to ‘stay at home’ (Photo: Jane Barlow-Pool/Getty Images)
On 1 May, self-isolation requirements were repealed in favour of advice advising Scots to ‘stay at home’ (Photo: Jane Barlow-Pool/Getty Images)

Covid rules Scotland: new testing and isolation guidelines explained

Scots will soon be required to install new smoke alarms which are all interlinked throughout the home. (Credit: Shutterstock)
Scots will soon be required to install new smoke alarms which are all interlinked throughout the home. (Credit: Shutterstock)

What are the new rules for smoke alarms in Scotland?

Scotland’s healthcare system remains under acute pressure
Scotland’s healthcare system remains under acute pressure

5 charts showing how NHS Scotland is under pressure

Scotland has recorded its highest number of Covid-19 cases to date, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced (Photo: Fraser Bremner - Pool/Getty Images)
Scotland has recorded its highest number of Covid-19 cases to date, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced (Photo: Fraser Bremner - Pool/Getty Images)

Highest number of Covid cases recorded in Scotland to date

The Chancellor Rishi Sunak said he understood the “huge uncertainty” businesses faced in the wake of Omicron (image: Getty Images)
The Chancellor Rishi Sunak said he understood the “huge uncertainty” businesses faced in the wake of Omicron (image: Getty Images)

Government announces £1bn Covid business support scheme for England

There have been calls to raise the age of criminal responsibilty across the UK
There have been calls to raise the age of criminal responsibilty across the UK

How new age of criminal responsibility in Scotland compares to Europe

Elderly people living in care homes are less likely to have had a booster than the general population of 65 and overs
Elderly people living in care homes are less likely to have had a booster than the general population of 65 and overs

Exclusive: care home residents left behind in booster jab rollout

Is Scotland leading the way in tackling climate change?
Is Scotland leading the way in tackling climate change?

Is Scotland leading the way in tackling climate change and emissions?

The Scottish Government has launched an online portal for Covid-19 booster and flu vaccination  appointments
The Scottish Government has launched an online portal for Covid-19 booster and flu vaccination  appointments

Eligible groups can now book Covid-19 booster and flu jabs online

Most single-use plastics will be banned in Scotland from June next year.
Most single-use plastics will be banned in Scotland from June next year.

Scotland to be first in UK to ban single use plastics from June 2022

The climate crisis is directly affecting species, habitats and other important environmental features in Scotland.
The climate crisis is directly affecting species, habitats and other important environmental features in Scotland.

Revealed: how climate change is threatening Scotland’s natural habitat

An estimated 600,000 Scots are not fully vaccinated against coronavirus.
An estimated 600,000 Scots are not fully vaccinated against coronavirus.

Vaccine passports: 600,000 Scots banned from venues when scheme starts

Holiday bookings are expected to soar after the Government announced a relaxation of international travel rules (Photo: Hollie Adams/Getty Images)
Holiday bookings are expected to soar after the Government announced a relaxation of international travel rules (Photo: Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

Holiday bookings set to soar after changes to travel rules

Anson Chu (right) said getting vaccinated should be a matter of choice (Photo: Anson Chu)
Anson Chu (right) said getting vaccinated should be a matter of choice (Photo: Anson Chu)

Club and theatre chiefs speak of relief as vaccine passports shelved

Janey Godley’s ‘offensive’ tweets cause ScotGov to axe her from advert

Sturgeon aims to hold second independence referendum by end of 2023

The four-day working week is part of a movement towards more flexible working (Photo: Shutterstock)
The four-day working week is part of a movement towards more flexible working (Photo: Shutterstock)

Could four-day working weeks soon become a reality?

Scotland 4-day working week: how could the trial work?

Scottish Greens and SNP will form coalition Scottish Government

(Composite: Kim Mogg / JPIMedia)
(Composite: Kim Mogg / JPIMedia)

Scotland areas with fastest rising Covid rates as daily infections top 5,000

(Photo: KOCA SULEJMANOVIC/AFP via Getty Images)
(Photo: KOCA SULEJMANOVIC/AFP via Getty Images)

How beavers could be reintroduced to the UK - are they eco friendly?

A member of the public receives the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine in the Turbine Hall at a temporary Covid-19 vaccine centre at the Tate Modern in central London (Photo: TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images)
A member of the public receives the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine in the Turbine Hall at a temporary Covid-19 vaccine centre at the Tate Modern in central London (Photo: TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images)

All 16 and 17-year-olds to be offered Covid vaccine

Patients failed to show up to one in seven Covid vaccine appointments in Scotland between December last year and May 2021
Patients failed to show up to one in seven Covid vaccine appointments in Scotland between December last year and May 2021

One in seven vaccine appointments have gone to waste in Scotland

Drug deaths have risen sharply in Scotland since 2013
Drug deaths have risen sharply in Scotland since 2013

How do Scottish drug deaths compare to Europe? The drug misuse crisis explained

People who are identified as a close contact of someone who has tested positive for the virus currently need to self-isolate (Shutterstock)
People who are identified as a close contact of someone who has tested positive for the virus currently need to self-isolate (Shutterstock)

These are the latest rules for self-isolating - and when they will change

Could there be a winter lockdown in Scotland? (Shutterstock)
Could there be a winter lockdown in Scotland? (Shutterstock)

Will there be another lockdown in Scotland? Here's what we know so far

The spike in Covid cases in Scotland may be ‘past its peak’, Nicola Sturgeon has said (WPA Pool/Getty Images).
The spike in Covid cases in Scotland may be ‘past its peak’, Nicola Sturgeon has said (WPA Pool/Getty Images).

Scotland Covid spike update - what Nicola Sturgeon said

Pubs will be able to stay open later to show Euro 2020 matches that go to extra time (Getty Images)
Pubs will be able to stay open later to show Euro 2020 matches that go to extra time (Getty Images)

Pubs can stay open if Euro 2020 games go to extra time - the new rule explained

Farming in Scotland is completely different to the industry in Australia (Getty Images)
Farming in Scotland is completely different to the industry in Australia (Getty Images)

‘The government’s message is clear - farming can be sacrificed for a trade deal’

Clinics are opening up to those aged 40 and over who have not yet had a first dose of the vaccine (Getty Images)
Clinics are opening up to those aged 40 and over who have not yet had a first dose of the vaccine (Getty Images)

Here's how to find a drop-in vaccine centre near you - and who is eligible to go

NHS staff at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Glasgow clapped for carers on 30 April 2020, as the NHS struggled to supply adequate PPE for key workers (picture Getty Images)
NHS staff at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Glasgow clapped for carers on 30 April 2020, as the NHS struggled to supply adequate PPE for key workers (picture Getty Images)

NHS Scotland PPE stock fell 'very low' during height of pandemic - report finds

The MSC Virtuosa has been banned from entering Scotland on a seven day trip round the UK (AFP via Getty Images)
The MSC Virtuosa has been banned from entering Scotland on a seven day trip round the UK (AFP via Getty Images)

Cruise passengers including Scots ‘barred from setting foot in own country’

The Edinburgh Fringe is at risk according to an organiser (Getty Images)
The Edinburgh Fringe is at risk according to an organiser (Getty Images)

Future of Edinburgh Festival Fringe 'in danger'

Nicola Sturgeon outlined plans for the first 100 days of Government (Getty Images)
Nicola Sturgeon outlined plans for the first 100 days of Government (Getty Images)

Level 0 plans to be unveiled by Nicola Sturgeon in three weeks

Writing for NationalWorld Fergus Ewing outlined his vision for Scottish tourism post-election and post-pandemic (Getty Images)
Writing for NationalWorld Fergus Ewing outlined his vision for Scottish tourism post-election and post-pandemic (Getty Images)

Travel vouchers and new railway lines key to SNP's vision for tourism

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