SHOCKING: 18 - What They Never Told You

Swinney sparks confusion over Mossmorran jobs comment

The First Minister appeared to confirm workers made redundant will be guaranteed job interviews, but it was later confirmed that is not the case.

Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2025

Use cash freed up by end of two-child cap to cut income tax, Swinney urged

But the Scottish First Minster said he will instead use the £155 million to further act to reduce child poverty in Scotland.

Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2025

Kate Forbes: I have no interest in spat with the UK Government over Mossmorran

The Deputy First Minister said reports of a conflict with Labour are a ‘dis-service’ to at-risk workers.

Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2025

Mossmorran staff going through a ‘difficult time’, says PM

More than 400 jobs have been put at risk following the announcement a plant in Fife is due to close in February.

Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2025

In Pictures: Wintry scenes across the UK as cold snap brings freezing conditions

Parts of Scotland and the north-east of England were among the areas to see snow settle.

Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2025

Westminster ‘sleepwalking into’ Scottish deindustrialisation – Stephen Flynn

Stephen Flynn criticised the Government’s decision not to step in, as the Fife Ethylene Plant winds down.

Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2025

Activists arrested as protests against Palestine Action ban are held across UK

Defend Our Juries is holding demonstrations in 18 towns and cities between November 18 and 29 in support of lifting the ban on Palestine Action.

Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2025

Edinburgh University lecturers walk out again in dispute over savings plan

The University and College Union has warned future action could see a marking and assessment boycott.

Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2025

Ewan McGregor pays tribute to ‘inspiring’ uncle after collecting Bafta award

James McArdle and Saoirse Ronan were also honoured at the Bafta Scotland awards.

Evening Standard · Nov 16, 2025

David Tennant on unattainability of drama schools in 2025: ‘I had a full grant’

The actor said: ‘I couldn’t have gone to drama school now.’

Evening Standard · Nov 16, 2025