Laura Alderman

The inaugural session was held in Edinburgh. The First Minister says there's been a “big improvement” in the relationship with the UK Government – after meeting with Sir Keir Starmer in Edinburgh this afternoon.

The former First Minister died after suffering a heart attack at a hotel in North Macedonia.

The Alba leader was given a guard of honour before his final journey home. The body of former First Minister Alex Salmond returned to Scotland today, nearly a week after his sudden death.

Xander Irvine was killed by a 91-year-old driver in Edinburgh. The parents of an Edinburgh toddler who died after being hit by 91-year-old

A new report says a radical rethink is needed to turn around Scotland's declining health.

The Scottish Government says its boosting support for carers in other ways.

Young women are twice as likely to have a mental health condition than men in their age group according to the latest data.

The Scottish Government said it is focused on tackling mental health inequalities.

It comes as GP organisations warned of a staff exodus if the legislation is introduced.

The Scottish Government says it's aware health Boards have faced challenges in delivering health checks.