Critics claim “landmark victory” after curbs on seal scarers
Marine conservationists are claiming a “landmark victory” after Environmental Standards Scotland published a report on the use of acoustic deterrent devices in salmon farming.
Public told ‘half truths’ over nuclear fusion plan, say anti-nuclear groups
Anti-nuclear campaigners have accused organisations supporting plans for a nuclear fusion plant in North Ayrshire of having promoted the project with “half truths” and warned it would be “dangerous” for the environment.
Animal rights groups condemn crude oil experiments on sparrows
Animal welfare groups have called for an end to medical experiments on birds following an Edinburgh University presentation by a US scientist who feeds sparrows crude oil during research.
Director of care home paid £2.27m
A director of a care home firm in Scotland — which is owned in a tax haven and pays some of its staff just over minimum wage — was paid £2.27m in 2020.
Scottish natural habitats and wild species in decline
The number of Scottish natural habitats and wild species in good condition has decreased since last year, according to the agency tasked with protecting Scotland’s natural heritage.
Scottish private schools emerge from Covid £12.3m richer
Scotland’s leading independent schools were worth £12.3m more in 2021 than they were the previous year, despite the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Nurses assaulted amid staff crisis at St John’s Hospital, Livingston
Staff at a West Lothian hospital have been assaulted and inexperienced nurses have been left struggling to run wards amidst a staffing crisis, it has been claimed.
Boris Johnson resignation: What happens now?
Boris Johnson has resigned as Conservative leader and will step down as prime minister when a new leader is found – but what happens now?
Critics call for reform of Scotland’s local authorities
Decentralisation of power from Holyrood, full devolution of local taxes and directly elected mayors are among the proposals made by campaigners and politicians pushing for reforms to local government in Scotland.
