Scotland’s Governing S.N.P. Looks to a Stalwart After Its Leader Quits

Amid a political crisis, John Swinney, who led the Scottish National Party two decades ago, is in line to become Scotland’s first minister. Read More

UK needs conscription shake up to prepare for global war, ex-MI6 boss warns

The UK "needs a wake-up call" and should follow Sweden's successful ... And I’m a liberal through and through – I want to live in a world where we don’t have to think about this stuff. Read More

Scotland's leader resigns after conflicts over climate change, gender identity weakened government

Scotland’s first minister, Humza Yousaf, resigned on Monday, triggering a leadership contest as the governing Scottish National Party seeks to heal internal divisions and strengthen its position ahead ... Read More

European Parliament approves controversial migration shake-up

The European Parliament has approved a controversial shake-up of the bloc's migration system which advocates claim will better "protect" its borders. After eight years of wrangling between the 27 ... Read More

Swinney expected to become Scotland’s first minister next week after Kate Forbes rules herself out – UK politics live

Polls open in last big elections before general elections as John Swinney expected to announce run for SNP leader and Scotland’s first minister. Swinney says he wants to 'unite SNP and unite ... Read More

Why Scotland’s Political Crisis Could Shape Future of the UK

The disarray engulfing the Scottish National Party — for years one of Britain’s most effective and dominant political parties — will likely have far-reaching implications ahead of a UK-wide election ... Read More

Scottish government faces no-confidence vote on Wednesday

The Scottish government will face a no-confidence vote on Wednesday which it is expected to win after First Minister Humza Yousaf said he would resign. Read More

Bank of England's new deputy vows to ‘shake up’ inflation forecasting

Proactive Investors - The Bank of England will “shake up” how it forecasts future inflation following a damning review of its practices, incoming Deputy Governor Clare Lombardelli has said. Ex-Federal ... Read More

Largest Cosmic Map Could Shake Up Physics

The effects of dark energy on the universe may have changed over time, which could shake up how scientists view the universe, according to new research due to be presented at the April 4 meeting ... Read More