Is a minimum alcohol price now more likely?
The issus of alcohol abuse and minimum pricing for alcohol are back in the news after figures revealed Scots drink 20% more alcohol than the rest of the UK.
Scotland
Devolution update
The latest from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Is Scotland failing to learn the lessons of coping with severe weather?
With the snow and ice wreaking havoc once more, questions are being asked over the SNP-led Scottish Government’s ability to cope with the bad weather.
Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales in 2010
With the country going to the polls in a matter of months, we assess the political landscape across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The week outside Westminster
Weekly digest of events in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Devolved Governments – Where they stand on Copenhagen
As world leaders prepare to gather for the final days of the Copenhagen Climate Change Conference, we assesses the stances of the devolved administrations.
“£134 million black hole” in Scotland’s health budget
Scotland’s largest health board, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is said to be considering cutting spending on nurses in a bid to plug what a huge budget deficit.
The Week Outside Westminster
Weekly digest of all the political news from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
PBR 2009: Reaction Outside Westminster
Reaction to yesterday’s PBR from throughout the United Kingdom.
Money spent on independence referendum “could be put to better use”
It will cost the Scottish Government £12 million to carry out their independence referendum – money it can ill afford in the present economic circumstances.