Brown considers Barnett review
News Article 25 June 2006
A wholesale review of the controversial Barnett formula could be ordered by Gordon Brown if he enters Downing Street.
McConnell backing Ecuador 'underdogs'
News Article 23 June 2006
Jack McConnell has said he will be supporting Ecuador against England in their World Cup clash on Sunday
Scottish Enterprise criticised for budget blunders
News Article 22 June 2006
Scottish Enterprise and its chief executive have been heavily criticised by a committee of MSPs for mishandling the organisation's budget.
Executive strengthens early release rules
News Article 20 June 2006
The Scottish Executive has announced plans to make prisoners released early serve the rest of their sentence on licence.
Auditor warns of Scottish pension shortfall
News Article 20 June 2006
Public sector pension funds in Scotland could have a shortfall of as much as £53bn, according to a new report.
MPs warn of 'West Lothian' threat to devolution
News Article 19 June 2006
A Commons committee has expressed its "concern" over the government's failure to tackle the 'West Lothian question'.
McConnell's Scottish poll leadership warning
News Article 16 June 2006
Labour's leadership wrangles will "have an impact" on next year's Scottish parliamentary elections, according to Scotland's first minister.
Fears over personal care costs
News Article 13 June 2006
MSPs have expressed doubts over the financing of the Scottish Executive's policy on free personal care for the elderly.
Criticism of civil service's South East bias
News Article 12 June 2006
Spending on civil servants significantly favours London and the South East, it has been claimed.
Nationalists demand separate TV news
News Article 12 June 2006
The SNP has called for a separate evening news television broadcast for Scotland.
Mayor accused over 'anti-Scottish' remarks
News Article 7 June 2006
The SNP has accused Ken Livingstone of being "anti-Scottish".
Alexander attacks nuclear 'scares'
News Article 6 June 2006
Douglas Alexander has criticised the use of "scare tactics" in the debate over where nuclear waste is stored.
Respect considers Holyrood candidates
News Article 4 June 2006
George Galloway's Respect party has said it will consider fielding candidates for the Holyrood parliament if the Scottish Socialist Party "implodes".
Salmond predicts Labour defeat in 2007
News Article 3 June 2006
Alex Salmond has suggested there is a growing likelihood that Labour will lose next year's Scottish parliament election.
SSP hit by 'tensions'
News Article 29 May 2006
A row over party documents is continuing to cause problems for the Scottish Socialist Party.
