Scottish public sector fat cats face pay freeze
The SNP Government will enforce pay freezes for top public sector managers and civil servants. A pay freeze is critical to Lib Dem support for the budget.
Scotland
New arthritis drug could pave way for ‘medical apartheid’
A new drug to treat rheumatoid arthritis has been approved for use in Scotland but not in England and Wales, raising fears of a ‘medical apartheid’ in the UK.
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.
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.