Rebecca McCurdy

Politics

Change ‘matter of survival’ for Scottish Tories, says leadership hopeful

Murdo Fraser was speaking as former rivals for the top job, Liam Kerr and Jamie Greene, dropped out to instead back his campaign.
22 Aug 2024
Politics

Yousaf urges critics of hate crime law to ‘stop peddling misinformation’

The First Minister has strongly defended the legislation against claims it would hamper freedom of speech.
6 Apr 2024
Politics

SNP demands end of ‘unnecessary suffering’ caused by two-child benefit cap

The policy restricts child tax and universal credits to parents for their first two children only.
6 Apr 2024
Business News

Second union backs industrial action at nuclear power plant amid pay row

Unite members at Dounreay have joined those with GMB in voting for strikes as they seek an improved offer.
5 Apr 2024
Business News

Easter provided ‘flicker of hope’ for retailers, says industry body

While footfall fell for the sixth consecutive month in March, it was the best month for shopping traffic since November.
5 Apr 2024
Politics

NHS watchdog to review QEUH care following consultant complaints

Healthcare Improvement Scotland previously apologised for not properly investigating concerns raised by medics.
4 Apr 2024
Business News

Dounreay nuclear plant staff back strike action in pay row

GMB Scotland said 85% of its members voted in favour of industrial action.
4 Apr 2024
Politics

Yousaf condemns racist graffiti targeted at him near his Dundee home

The First Minister said a ‘zero tolerance’ approach to hatred is required.
2 Apr 2024
Politics

Photography firm apologises for omitting ASN children from school photo

Tempest Photography has said it ‘deeply regrets’ any upset caused.
29 Mar 2024
Politics

Parents devastated as school photos offered without children with complex needs

Aberdeenshire Council has apologised, stating it is investigating the issue with company Tempest Photography.
29 Mar 2024
Politics

Comedians and actors will not be targeted under hate crime law – Police Scotland

It comes as JK Rowling said she would not remove social media comments which could breach hate crime laws coming into effect in April.
19 Mar 2024
Politics

Council tax freeze confirmed as Inverclyde and Argyll and Bute announce U-turns

All 32 local authorities will now not raise council tax following assurances from the Scottish Government.
19 Mar 2024
Politics

Argyll and Bute to reconsider council tax rise following positive talks

Council leader Robin Currie said he will recommend the council tax freeze is introduced.
19 Mar 2024
Politics

JK Rowling will not delete posts which could breach ‘ludicrous’ hate crime laws

The Harry Potter author has been embroiled in a row over claims she misgendered broadcaster India Willoughby.
19 Mar 2024
UK

Two men charged in connection with alleged fraudulent banking schemes

The schemes were reported in Glasgow and Manchester.
18 Mar 2024
Celebrity News

Creative Scotland to withdraw funding for explicit sex project

The public arts body said the details of the Rein project have changed since the funding application was approved.
14 Mar 2024
Business News

Douglas Ross urged to whip Scottish Tory MPs against windfall tax extension

The SNP said Mr Ross will lead in his party in ‘name only’ if he fails to convince them to reject the extension.
11 Mar 2024
Politics

Flynn warns Starmer to ‘come clean’ over post-election cut plans

The IFS warned last week both Conservatives and Labour were in a ‘conspiracy of silence’ about where the axe would fall.
10 Mar 2024
Politics

Yousaf to make case for Scottish economy while criticising UK budget

The First Minister of Scotland will deliver a speech at the London School of Economics on Tuesday.
10 Mar 2024
Politics

Yousaf: Claims over Gaza aid fuel ‘Islamophobic pile-on’

The Scottish First Minister has furiously denied the claims the donation to the UNWRA was related to his family’s situation in Gaza.

9 Mar 2024