Scotland
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Scottish construction company placed into liquidation after HMRC court action
A Scottish design and construction company has been placed into liquidation
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Rare green jobs boost offers fresh evidence in North Sea transition debate
The announcement from SSE adds fresh evidence to the debate over whether renewable energy can replace employment lost in the North Sea oil and gas sector
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'Tortured' Scottish king who pursued Union of the Crowns inspires new stage play
Playwright Rona Munro has revealed plans for a final instalment of The James Plays focusing on the Scottish king behind the 'Union of the Crowns'.
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Tighter rules planned to protect people from botched cosmetic surgery
There will be restrictions on who can carry out procedures and fines for those who flout the law, in England in 2027.
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MPs call for firefighting planes to combat UK wildfire threat
“Britain needs a cultural shift that puts us in step with fire-savvy nations such as Australia,’ Efra chairman Alistair Carmichael said
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UK Government set to approve Jackdaw gas field off Aberdeen coast
The UK Government is expected to approve the controversial Jackdaw gas field off the coast of Aberdeen on Wednesday.
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Items thrown at officers and police vehicles vandalised in Annan disturbance
Police are appealing for information following a disturbance in Annan.
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Jackdaw North Sea gasfield to get go-ahead in blow to climate campaigners
Move signals Andy Burnham’s commitment to the North Sea industry but threatens to undermine Labour’s green credentials
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Scotland asks public to design £1.4m memorial of Queen Elizabeth
Cabinet Secretary for Education, Culture and Gaelic Màiri McAllan said Queen Elizabeth had a ‘special place’ in the hearts of many Scots
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Scottish couple lose 12-year legal battle against Diageo over whisky fungus
Court of Session rules for Diageo in Bonnybridge whisky fungus case, accepting ethanol emissions caused Baudoinia growth but not an actionable nuisance.
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Ryanair adds three new Edinburgh Airport routes for winter
Ryanair has announced its Winter 2026 schedule for Edinburgh Airport with 46 routes, including three new routes to Milan, Tirana and Warsaw.
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BBC closures make business sense, but far more savings are needed, says Katie Razzall
The BBC announced it will close its BBC Three, BBC Scotland and Radio 4 Extra broadcast channels.
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Number of Edinburgh smokers drops by 49 per cent in a decade
The number of people who smoke in Edinburgh has almost halved in the last decade, according to new figures.
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Edinburgh livestock adviser wins Farm Adviser of the Year award
Chloe Rodriguez has been named Farm Adviser of the Year at the 2026 British Farming Awards for her work improving livestock welfare.
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NYC student dies after being drugged and raped and now two men face charges
Two suspects are facing multiple charges in her death and sex assault
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Two Motherwell firms set to close with over 200 jobs at risk
More than 200 jobs are at risk after two Motherwell-based firms announced plans to move their production from Scotland.
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UK Covid inquiry finds care homes were treated as afterthought
The UK Covid-19 Inquiry has found Scotland acted earlier than the rest of the UK to isolate hospital discharges into care homes, but still entered the pandemic unprepared, with 4,272 residents dying and 82 of discharges untested.
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'BBC closure means Scotland’s voice is quieter and its voice easier to ignore'
What does the closure of the BBC Scotland channel means for viewers and journalism
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Reset the Rates: The Herald's campaign for fairer business rates - all stories here
The Herald’s Reset the Rates campaign investigates Scotland’s business rates crisis and calls for six major reforms to protect businesses, jobs and high streets. Read all of our coverage here.
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Pensioner accused of murdering mother in 1994 appears in court
Fraser Kilpatrick also faces 15 other charges including rape and assault involving a number of different adults and children
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BBC to axe 3 major channels as broadcaster makes £500 million cuts
The move is part of wider financial pressures facing the broadcaster.
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Venice Biennale art exhibition Shame Parade to open on Isle of Bute
Scotland’s Venice Biennale exhibition, Shame Parade, will open at Mount Stuart on the Isle of Bute in April 2027 before touring the UK and Europe.
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Connected Kerb opens Aberdeen hub to build 25,000 EV chargers by 2030
Connected Kerb opens a £350,000 EV charging manufacturing hub in Aberdeen, set to produce 3,000 public chargers in 2027 and 25,000 by 2030 for Scotland.
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Person who fell overboard from ferry may have been missing man, police say
Police have issued an update on a missing man from Johnstone.
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Police warning after gang 'fits cash traps' to ATMs across Yorkshire
West Yorkshire Police is warning people to be vigilant after reports that a gang fitted "cash traps" to ATMs across Yorkshire.
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Police warning after gang 'fits cash traps' to ATMs across Yorkshire
West Yorkshire Police is warning people to be vigilant after reports that a gang fitted "cash traps" to ATMs across Yorkshire.
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They Fled Trump’s America. Now They Regret It
The internet told them Europe was a social paradise. Turns out the trains are awful, the health care isn’t free, and people can be really mean.
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Man accused of murdering woman more than 30 years ago faces trial
A man accused of murdering a woman more than 30 years ago is to go on trial in January 2028.
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More than £6,000 raised for families affected by Lewis boat tragedy
More than £6,000 has been raised to help the families of a man who died and two others missing following the disappearance of a fishing boat off the coast of a Scottish island.
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Covid inquiry: Hancock’s claim of ‘protective ring’ around care homes was ‘cruel lie’
New Covid-19 inquiry report is a ‘devastating account of one of the darkest episodes in our country’s history,’ campaigner for bereaved families says
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'Falls on us as a nation to restore building to its glory': MP's Mack cash plea
Labour MP Torcuil Crichton has called for a state-backed, Notre-Dame-style rescue of the fire-ravaged Mackintosh Building, but the UK Government says it cannot promise new money for the £265m restoration.
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Plans for over 400 homes on Glasgow estate approved
Hundreds of new homes will be built in Maryhill after plans to regenerate the Wyndford estate were approved.
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Herald Business LIVE: Today's top stories - October 20
Welcome to The Herald's Business live blog, where we’ll be bringing you the latest developments from across Scotland’s business industry.
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Latest data: Almost 1,000 people aged more than 100 living in Scotland
The figures raise questions about the impact on social care and health services from the aging population
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Vanilla fashion retailer opens new store at The Centre, Livingston
Vanilla has opened a new store at The Centre, Livingston, bringing its Blue Vanilla and Pink Vanilla clothing ranges to the shopping destination.
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Will it snow this week? Met Office issue latest verdict for UK weather
Storm Austen is forecast to bring disruptive rain and wind with gusts in excess of 70mph
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Edinburgh Winter Festival names Halo as new sponsor for Christmas and Hogmanay events
Software company Halo will sponsor Edinburgh’s Christmas and Hogmanay, backing free festive events, a new opening concert and community tickets.
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Business leaders unite behind The Herald's Reset The Rates campaign
Business leaders, trade bodies and hospitality operators have joined The Herald's Reset The Rates campaign calling for major reform of Scotland's business rates system.
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BBC Three and BBC Scotland TV channels to be shut down next year
Corporation announces broadcast closures and job losses in effort to find savings of £500m
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Almost 70 per cent of capital's licensed short-term lets lack planning permission
A review revealed that 1,225 (69 per cent) of Edinburgh’s 1,754 licensed short-term lets (STLs) do not have secondary letting planning permission.
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BBC Three, BBC Scotland and Radio 4 Extra channels to close
The closurse are announced as the corporation continues to try to save £500m over two years.
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UK weather: Storm Austen named by Met Office as yellow wind warning issued
The first named storm of the season - Austen - will bring damaging winds and heavy rain to parts of the UK on Friday.
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BBC to axe key TV channels in cost-cutting drive
Corporation set to cut BBC Three and BBC Scotland as part of move to save £500m
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Researchers uncover truth of British Empire’s trade routes
Researchers used AI to help extract data from the vast number of voyages noted in the handwritten port books
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Buzzworks opens seven-figure Bass & Barrel pub and hotel in North Berwick
Buzzworks has opened The Bass & Barrel in North Berwick after a seven-figure refurbishment, with a pub, restaurant and 12 boutique bedrooms.
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BBC Scotland TV channel to close within months as job cuts are revealed
The dedicated BBC Scotland TV channel is to be shut down in the spring - just eight years after its launch.
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Scottish businesses face 'postcode lottery' as 22 tax relief schemes create confusion
New research has revealed major inconsistencies in how business rates reliefs are applied, leaving firms facing a postcode lottery across Scotland
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Seven of UK's 10 worst areas for dying before 60 are in Scotland, figures reveal
Seven of the UK's 10 worst areas for deaths before 60 are in Scotland, with Glasgow recording the second-highest estimated rate, new analysis reveals.
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Reset The Rates: The six asks of The Herald's campaign explained
The Herald is calling for major change to the business rates regime in Scotland - here's the detail
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Motorway crash sparks long delays for commuters
Drivers face 28-minute delays on the motorway this morning
