Latest News in Scotland

Report: low income among mothers at root of child poverty

A lack of job opportunities and lower pay among women are fuelling child poverty, according to previously unpublished figures.

Tax breaks urged for green buildings

The head of the UK's umbrella property body has called for tax breaks to help businesses reduce carbon emissions from commercial buildings.

Scots renewal impasse 'could run on for months'

Scotland's local regeneration shake-up is mired in a dispute between the country's economic development agency and its town halls that could drag on for months.

Second opinion

Review of masterplan for the PM's hometown of Kirkcaldy.

Bright sparks

The Beacon winners have a lot to teach us.

Minding the gap

Danny Dorling says the gap between rich and poor has filled with fear.

Where have all the good people gone?

How we might address the sector's looming skills crisis.