John Swinney's party finished comfortably ahead of its rivals, but short of an overall majority.
Scotland's government plans a 'mansion tax' potentially doubling council tax on homes over £2m to £7,700. Properties between £1m-£2m could see a £720 rise. The changes, affecting 15,000 homes, aim to raise £12m-£16m annually and are planned for April 2028.
Two teenagers, aged 16 and 17, have been acquitted of murdering 15-year-old Amen Teklay, who was fatally stabbed with a sword in Glasgow in March 2025. The younger boy claimed self-defence during a feud.
BT CEO Allison Kirkby has overseen an 80% share price climb and a £5.6m pay package, but questions linger about her credit for the turnaround. The company is focusing on domestic operations, with plans to cut workforce by 40% and increase savings.
A landmark review by the FCA urges ministers to enhance the City regulator's powers to manage AI risks in financial services. While AI offers benefits like increased accessibility, it also poses risks of fraud, cyber threats, and consumer harm. The review recommends expanding regulatory authority over critical third parties and tech companies.
Prince Harry's offer to stay at Buckingham Palace during his UK visit was withdrawn shortly after he accepted it. The palace cited insufficient notice and the upcoming judgment in his legal case against a publisher as reasons, while Harry's team expressed disappointment.
Mark Nelson, a Jamaican national who has lived in the UK for over 20 years, faces deportation despite having British children and a partner. Arrested at a Home Office reporting centre, Nelson, who previously served a sentence for growing cannabis, reports severe mental health deterioration and distress over separation from his family.
