Vast army’ of new posts ‘exist simply to feed the machinery of state’ rather than benefit the public, declares Russell ...

ANAS Sarwar tonight demanded Nats rip up the £1billion contract to build the replacement for Barlinnie prison. The Scottish Labour leader called for the tenders process to be re-run after costs ...

EXCLUSIVE: Natalie Don-Innes told the Record "transformational change does not happen overnight" when it comes to improving the lives of young people in care.

The huge cost of the long-awaited replacement for Barlinnie is only the latest example of a failure to keep a tight grip on taxpayers' cash, says the Record's deputy political editor.

An ibuprofen prescription also cost the NHS £6.87 last year, unlike in shops where it can be purchased for 39p.

The census found there were 19,990 trans people in Scotland. “This is a prime example of how disconnected SNP ministers are ...

An SNP plan to turn around Scotland’s crisis-hit NHS has been branded a “shameful rehash of failed policies” after it emerged that a key pledge was first announced more than two years ago.

Many Western economies, the UK included, are not in a good financial state but Scotland is in deeper trouble. We have to face up, urgently, to ...