Claim John Swinney stayed at Peter Mandelson's residence is Mostly True

The first minister has been criticised online for staying with Mandelson on a trip to the US last year. We looked at the truth behind the claims.

CCA to be investigated over financial governance concerns

The Scottish charity regulator has announced it will investigate Glasgow's Centre for Contemporary Arts, which folded last month, due to concerns raised about its "historic financial management".

Books are being challenged in Scottish schools. Librarians fear a 'chilling effect' on freedom of speech

Dozens of complaints about reading material in school libraries have been received, with campaigners warning that "book bans" could increase.

Patricia Gibson

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Society

Care providers hit by ‘100-fold increase’ in PPE price gouging

Care providers have warned they are “swimming in shark infested waters” after experiencing a “100-fold increase” in companies offering personal

Jamie Mann May 21, 2020

Human rights

Ban UK citizens going to China for organ transplants, say Scots MPs

Scots MPs are among dozens of politicians from all parties at Westminster calling for a ban on UK citizens travelling

Billy Briggs Apr 15, 2019