External Affairs Minister Humza Yousaf has travelled to Qatar to begin a three-day visit to promote Scottish exports and expertise in the Middle East.Read
A banking crisis such as the 2008 economic crash in an independent Scotland could pose a "very serious risk" to Scottish taxpayers, according to a new report from the Treasury.Read
The economic powers of independence could make Scotland "even more competitive" on a global stage, a member of the Hollywood team behind blockbusters such as The Fifth Element has said.Read
The number of people claiming extra handouts from councils to meet housing costs has soared following the introduction of the so-called "bedroom tax", figures have revealed.Read
Independence campaigners have hit out at Ukip leader Nigel Farage's attack on "anti-English" demonstrators whose protests led to him being barricaded in a pub during a campaign trip.Read
A new £120 million shared equity scheme designed to help home buyers shows that the Scottish Government steps in to help people in tough times, according to Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.Read
The partner of a convicted drug dealer was "terrified for her daughter" when she learned he had gone to the police following a house fire in which three people died, a court has heard.Read