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John Swinney holding an oversize shopping receipt

Scotland

SNP ‘delivered goods’ on budget says Swinney amid think tank concerns

The Institute for Fiscal Studies examined the manifestos from the six major parties running in next week’s election.

By Rachel Keenan, Press Association Scotland Politics Reporter · 28 Apr 2026 · 3 min read

Anas Sarwar gesturing with his hands as he speaks

Scotland

Anas Sarwar hits out at ‘scandal’ of increase in suspected drugs deaths

The Scottish Labour leader hit out after Public Health Scotland data showed a 31% increase in suspected drugs deaths over December to February.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland political editor · 28 Apr 2026 · 3 min read

Protesters outside the UK facility in Edinburgh

Scotland

Pro-Palestinian protesters blockade defence factory in Edinburgh

A group called Stop Arming Israel stood outside the Leonardo facility on Crewe Road on Tuesday morning.

By Neil Pooran, Press Association Scotland News Editor · 28 Apr 2026 · 2 min read

Scotland

Lloyds reveals another 80,500 may have been impacted by IT glitch

The lender has now paid out £201,000 to 5,250 people impacted by the IT issues on March 12.

By Holly Williams, Press Association Business Editor · 28 Apr 2026 · 2 min read

Scotland

Firefighters remain at scene of large blaze which broke out in garage

Crews are dampening down hotspots after the fire on Monday evening.

By Neil Pooran, Press Association Scotland News Editor · 28 Apr 2026 · 1 min read

Scotland

Anas Sarwar challenged to order MPs to back inquiry into PM

MPs will vote on whether the Privileges Committee should carry out an inquiry into Sir Keir Starmer.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland political editor · 28 Apr 2026 · 3 min read

A selection of drugs and equipment on a table

Scotland

Sarwar wants to take action on ‘national scandal’ of drug deaths

Scottish Labour pledged to crack down on drug dealing and roll out drug checking services.

By Rachel Keenan, Press Association Scotland Politics Reporter · 28 Apr 2026 · 3 min read

A view of the Scottish Parliament building in Edinburgh

Scotland

Scotland’s political parties accused of ‘lack of realism’ over manifesto plans

The Institute for Fiscal Studies said the parties running in the Holyrood election did not appreciate ‘just how tough the fiscal challenges will be...

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland Political Editor · 27 Apr 2026 · 5 min read

Scotland

Firefighters battle large blaze at garage

Six fire trucks and one high reach vehicle rushed to the scene near Glasgow as huge plumes of smoke were seen billowing up to the air.

By Craig Meighan, Press Association Scotland reporter · 27 Apr 2026 · 1 min read

Scotland

SNP on course to be largest party but short of a majority, poll finds

Reform would replace the Tories as the opposition, the survey found, and force Labour into third place at Holyrood.

By Craig Meighan, Press Association Scotland political reporter · 27 Apr 2026 · 6 min read

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton during a dance class with a local dance company in Edinburgh

Scotland

I’m like an Energizer Bunny, Scottish Lib Dem leader says

Alex Cole-Hamilton told wrestler Grado there is ‘no ceiling to my ambition’ as he targets 10 seats at Holyrood.

By Craig Meighan, Press Association Scotland Political Reporter · 27 Apr 2026 · 2 min read

Suspected drugs with an estimated street value of £4 million (PSNI/PA)

Scotland

Police seize suspected £4m drugs haul at Northern Ireland port

The seizure came in a joint effort by the Police Service of Northern Ireland and An Garda Siochana.

By Rebecca Black, Press Association · 27 Apr 2026 · 2 min read