NewsScotlandScotland PoliticsBurnham to urge Swinney to work with him on devolution during Scottish visitThe prime minister will speak on his first substantive trip to Scotland since moving into Downing Street.7 hrs agoScotland Politics'Bring it on': Flynn challenges Burnham on independence referendum The SNP's Stephen Flynn tells his party's conference independence supporters are "winning the argument".15 hrs agoScotland PoliticsI do not have confidence UK is safe from Russian threats - SwinneyThe first minister speaks to BBC Scotland News ahead of the SNP's annual conference in Aberdeen.1 day agoScotland PoliticsBurnham - Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas decisions coming 'shortly' Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has urged the prime minister to stop "faffing about" with the North Sea oil and gas fields.2 days agoScotland PoliticsWhat does Andy Burnham have up his sleeve as he crashes SNP conference?The prime minister's first substantive visit to Scotland coincides with the SNP's conference in Aberdeen.23 hrs agoScotland PoliticsFewer than 800 Scots have received jabs for weight loss on NHS, BBC findsOnly five of Scotland's 14 health boards currently offer the treatment specifically for weight loss, it has emerged.23 hrs agoScotlandObama says drift towards extremism 'not inevitable'More than 12,000 people filled a major venue in the city to hear the former US president's take on the challenges the world is facing. . 18 hrs agoGlasgow & West ScotlandSwimmer Archie Goodburn thanks prime minister as brain cancer review announcedThe Scottish athlete, who has inoperable brain tumours, previously made a tearful plea for more investment in brain cancer research on BBC Breakfast.John Cleese urges St Andrews students not to elect Q Manivannan as rectorThe actor and former rector of St Andrews says the MSP has understated the psychological effects of rape. Burnham to visit Scotland during SNP conferenceThe prime minister is expected to head to the central belt while SNP members gather in Aberdeen. Shetland MSP defends hiring artist with public moneyHannah Mary Goodlad says she is using language and culture to reach the public across her islands constituency.No probe into claims Swinney misled HolyroodThe first minister is facing no investigation into his comments on plans to adjust the pension triple lock.Features and analysisPhoto call or 'pivotal moment' - How significant is leaders summit?The first minister will meet the leaders of Plaid Cymru and Sinn Fein in Cardiff on Monday.How will Swinney 'rewire' local government and public services?The first minister announced wide-ranging plans to shake-up Scotland's public sector. Food price cap and public sector reform: Five things from the programme for governmentA summary of the key announcements from John Swinney's programme for government. Early release: What's happening with prisoners in Scotland?Letting prisoners out early to ease prison overcrowding is proving politically fraught both sides of the border. Business groups urge Swinney to scrap 'ineffective' food price cap planMore than 20 organisations have written a joint letter to John Swinney urging him to scrap his plan for a legal cap on some food and drink prices.
