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Shirley-Anne Somerville has been appointed Social Justice and Housing Secretary in the Scottish Government.

By Rachel Keenan, Press Association Scotland Politics Reporter · 20 May 2026 · 3 min read

Offshore Energies UK has said the industry is at a ‘critical moment’.

By Rachel Keenan, Press Association Scotland Politics Reporter · 20 May 2026 · 2 min read

A total of 8,602 inmates were being held in the country’s prisons as of Wednesday, despite the system being designed to accommodate 7,805.

By Craig Meighan, Press Association Scotland Political Reporter · 20 May 2026 · 3 min read

The First Minister said change must come after a damning report found authorities repeatedly missed opportunities to protect children facing abuse.

By Craig Meighan, Press Association Scotland Political Reporter · 20 May 2026 · 3 min read

The First Minister created the post, to be filled by Ivan McKee, as he appointed his new Cabinet.

By Craig Paton, Rachel Keenan and Ryan McDougall, Press Association Scotland · 20 May 2026 · 5 min read

A Government minister denied plans for price caps but confirmed that it is holding talks with supermarkets amid concerns over rising inflation.

By Helen Corbett, Henry Saker-Clark, Pol Allingham and Helen William, Press Association · 20 May 2026 · 5 min read

Cole Turley has admitted murdering the 16-year-old but two others youths deny the offence.

By Lucinda Cameron, Press Association Scotland · 20 May 2026 · 4 min read

The First Minister is appointing his new Cabinet.

By Craig Paton and Ryan McDougall, Press Association Scotland · 20 May 2026 · 4 min read

Local people have been advised to limit time outdoors where smoke is present.

By Lucinda Cameron, Press Association Scotland · 20 May 2026 · 3 min read

There are no reports of any casualties.

By Lucinda Cameron, Press Association Scotland · 20 May 2026 · 2 min read

An MSP for 10 years and a Government minister for six, the former teacher now becomes John Swinney’s second-in-command.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland Political Editor · 20 May 2026 · 3 min read

The new Scottish Cabinet is being appointed.

By Craig Paton, Press Association Scotland Deputy Political Editor · 20 May 2026 · 3 min read