Shona Robison

Humza Yousaf's driving metaphor about independence suggests he may need to resit his test (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Humza's driving skills appear to be as bad as his ministerial record John McLellan

Humza Yousaf's decision to appoint Shona Robison as Finance Secretary will send a shudder through the business world (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Calamitous Tories and SNP have no idea how to kickstart the economy – Ian Murray Ian Murray

Labour says since 2013-14 a total of 5,095,429 bed days have been lost through delayed discharge.

Delayed discharge costs £1.2 billion over decade Katrine Bussey

Supporters of the Gender Recognition Reform Bill (Scotland) take part in a protest outside the Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh, ahead of a debate on the bill

Law to make it easier to legally change gender in Scotland passes overwhelmingly Conor Matchett

The 75th anniversary edition of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe was staged in August. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Festivals gets 'stay of execution' as curbs on short-term lets are delayed Brian Ferguson

At least 40 people have died in Lothian this year waiting to be discharged from hospital because there was no care available to help them at home (Getty Images)

'Tragic' deaths from delayed hospital discharge a 'wake-up call' Jolene Campbell

Scottish Conservative MSP for Lothian Miles Briggs had called for restrictions on Edinburgh Airbnbs to be delayed

Government rejects delay to Airbnb licensing scheme Ian Swanson

Repeat homelessness is at a 10-year low, but the number of children in temporary accommodation has risen. Picture: Phil Wilkinson

Number of children in temporary accommodation rises by 17% in a year Lucinda Cameron

Labour MSP Monica Lennon, centre, deserves praise for her work on the Period Products Bill (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

World-first legislation on free period products should be celebrated Angus Robertson

Shona Robison ruled out further funding from the Scottish Government to boost council coffers

Cosla told to think again over 'dire' pay offer to Scottish council staff Stephen Wilkie

We need urgent, real solutions to help ordinary people secure a home in the capital when the system leaves so many without a fighting chance, writes Susan Dalgety. PIC: National World

Where's the Scottish solution to our city's housing problem? - Susan Dalgety Susan Dalgety

Keylocks are a familiar sight across Edinburgh, which critics say has been blighted by Airbnb short-term lets

Edinburgh to become Scotland's first short-term lets control zone Alistair Grant

Scottish Government minister Shona Robison said there will be no bar to women accessing same-sex medics
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Gender law reforms will not prevent women accessing same-sex doctors Rebecca McCurdy

Deadly cladding was identified in the aftermath of the Grenfell Tower tragedy

Labour blast Scottish Government over delays cladding replacement Hannah Carmichael

The Scottish Government has been urged to ensure people are able to access homelessness services up to six months before losing their home

Early intervention for potential homeless necessary amid 'horrific' experiences Conor Matchett

Lorna Slater is a Lothian Green MSP and Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity

Child Poverty Delivery Plan to counter Sunak - Lorna Slater Lorna Slater

Labour MSP Martin Whitfield said the Scottish Child Payment should be raised to £40.

Girl walked to school with no soles on her shoes Ian Swanson

Picture: Michael Gillen

Scottish Child Payment to increase to £25 a week by end of 2022 Alistair Grant

Unlike Glasgow, Edinburgh will not be getting millions of pounds to pay for emergency homelessness support (Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images)

City missing out on millions to tackle homelessness because of technicality John McLellan

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar during his visit to Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

Scottish Labour Leader Anas Sarwar and Labour candidate Mhairi Munro-Brian for Inverlieth visits Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre to speak to locals to hear their concerns, The centre is also in fear of closing due to lack of funding

Care home closures 'unthinkable' says Sarwar Ian Swanson

Scottish Government and Edinburgh Council just keep passing the buck over homelessness funds (Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

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Homelessness applications have risen by 35 per cent in two years.

Minister shrugs off city’s homeless funding call Ian Swanson

Edinburgh has some of the most worrying figures on homelessness, says council leader Adam McVey

How can Capital get its fair share of cash to tackle homelessness? Ian Swanson

Consent Collective: Group that explores methods of healing after sexual assault and relationship abuse comes to Edinburgh

Consent Collective comes to Edinburgh to discuss healing Rachel Mackie

A short-term let operating in a flat in Edinburgh's Elsie Inglis Way, bought through an affordable housing scheme, was told to stop operating by the council in 2020. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

Short-term lets licensing law U-turn 'will leave unable to address poverty' Jonathon Reilly

Short term lets have been a controversial topic.

‘Pragmatic and significant’ changes to licensing scheme for short term lets Jane Bradley

Stock photo by Ian Georgeson.

Midlothian children to benefit from Scottish Government payment Kevin Quinn

The Scottish Conservatives have criticised the Scottish Government's approach to helping tenants in need.

'No progress' on tenant hardship grant fund for renters struggling in pandemic Conor Matchett

The council has told the Scotsman to dismantle the outdoor seating area by end of September

Pub owner blasts council after being told to take down seating area within weeks Jolene Campbell

Humza Yousaf supports his wife seeking nomination to take on Scottish Liberal Democrat leader

Humza Yousaf's wife Nadia El-Nakla seeks nomination to take on Lib Dem leader Tom Eden