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Mary, Queen of Scots’ secret letters are no longer a secret

The letters shed new light on Mary's captivity.

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Women now allowed to participate in Europe's largest fire festival

For the first time in its 142-year history, women and girls will participate in the torchlit procession at Lerwick's Up Helly Aa festival.

United Kingdom

'Devastating': EU student numbers in UK drop by half since Brexit

The findings reveal "very clearly the impact of the sort of loss of freedom of movement, say campaigners.

United Kingdom

UK government overrules Scottish parliament over transgender laws

For the first time in the 24-year history of the Scottish parliament, Westminster has overruled a decision made in Edinburgh in a row over transgender rights.

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United Kingdom

'Attack on democracy' as London overrules Scottish gender law

This is the first time the UK government has used its legal powers to block a law that was previously passed by the Scottish parliament in Edinburgh.

World News

Westminster says it could block Scotland’s gender recognition bill

Westminster says it could stop Scotland’s new gender self-declaration bill from reaching royal assent, while Spain’s lower house passes similar legislation.

United Kingdom

Christmas crisis: Scotland's food bank use surges ahead of holidays

The Scottish Government blames London for the cost of living crisis, but charities say Nicola Sturgeon's administration could be doing much more to help.

United Kingdom

Scottish MPs approve controversial gender change law

Nicola Sturgeon's government had championed the reforms, which makes it easier for people to change their gender for legal purposes.

Libya

Lockerbie bomb suspect 'held by Libyan militia' before US handover

Lockerbie bomb suspect 'held by Libyan militia' before US handover

My Europe Series

Europeans show support for Scottish independence after UK court ruling

Independence supporters took to the streets of Scotland and European cities in solidarity, after UK Supreme Court ruled that Scotland's government can't hold a new independence referendum.

My Europe Series

What's next after Scotland lost its case for a new independence vote?

Nicola Sturgeon's Scottish National Party faces three options after being prevented from legally holding a new independence referendum.

United Kingdom

Scotland ‘does not have power’ to hold another independence referendum

Britain's top court was hearing whether Scotland’s semi-autonomous administration can organise an independence vote without the London government’s consent.

France

Holocaust denier from France arrested after two years on the run

Vincent Reynouard had reportedly been living in the UK and working as a private tutor.

Destinations

From the coronation to Eurovision: Here's why you should visit Britain

From the dark skies of Northumberland to the musical heart of Liverpool, there are lots of reasons to explore Britain in 2023.

Culture news

Nazareth frontman and co-founder Dan McCafferty dies at 76

“This is the saddest announcement I ever had to make,” wrote his longtime bandmate Pete Agnew.

Travel News

Direct Scotland to Europe ferry to return from early 2023

Flight-free travel between Scotland and Belgium isn’t far off.

Destinations

Europe's best kept secret islands to get away from the crowds

Some of Europe’s most popular island destinations are overrun with tourists. Have a quieter and more relaxing holiday on one of these little-known alternatives.

Travel News

Cairngorm funicular: UK’s highest railway set to reopen in 2023

Structural problems forced the Cairngorm funicular to shut in 2018. Now, it’s set to reopen.

Culture news

Glasgow set to become the UK's first 'feminist city'

Glasgow will put women, non-binary and genderfluid people at the centre of city planning and policy development.

Culture news

Scottish exhibition explores the past, present and future of plastic

A new exhibition at the V&A Dundee traces the 150-year history of plastic and examines the future of the once popular but now controversial material.