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.

16 January 2023

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.

23 December 2022

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.

23 December 2022

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.

22 December 2022

Libya

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

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

18 December 2022

Europe

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.

24 November 2022

Europe

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.

23 November 2022

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.

23 November 2022

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.

16 November 2022

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.

14 November 2022

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.

9 November 2022

Travel News

Direct Scotland to Europe ferry to return from early 2023

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

8 November 2022

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.

8 November 2022

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.

8 November 2022

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.

7 November 2022

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.

6 November 2022

Crossing Cultures

Colourful clothmaking in Scotland and China

A co-production with CGTN

In Scotland, local plants and lichens inspire the makers of Harris tweed. In south-western China, Bai people use woad root to tie-dye their clothes.

31 October 2022

Culture news

The mythical creatures of Europe: The Banshee

Our countdown to Halloween continues with today's mythical creature of Europe: The Banshee

29 October 2022

Conscious Travel

Scotland: Sit back and relax on these breathtaking train trips

You could get the train from London to Edinburgh and back five times and your carbon footprint would still be lower than if you flew.

25 October 2022

Europe

Meet the Scots who have changed their minds on independence

Feelings of 'betrayal', Brexit, and Westminster scandals have turned these Scots away from supporting their centuries-long union with England.

11 October 2022