Original BBC Mr Blobby costume goes on sale with an eye watering price tag

Scotland’s tax and benefits system is now considerably more progressive than elsewhere in Britain, a report has said. The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) think tank said that by April, the poorest 10% of Scottish households are set to have incomes £580 (4.6%) per year higher than they would under the system in England and Wales.

Energy giant BP has been branded “sickening" after posting record-breaking £23billion profits last year - while also scaling back its climate goals.

A man has been ordered to pay back £600,000 in unpaid tax after a raid of his home and the seizure of £1million from several bank accounts in one of Scotland's largest ever tax settlement cases.

For the BBC, spooky mystery format The Traitors is the gift that keeps on giving.

BBC Radio 2 listeners appear to be tuning into other stations following the departure of veteran DJs, figures show.

BBC Reporting Scotland has been forced out of its original studio in a major shakeup.

Lewis Capaldi has been announced as a headliner for Radio 1's Big Weekend in Dundee.

A replacement for the "grossly unfair" council tax system should be agreed upon before the next Holyrood election in 2026, a Green MSP has insisted.

A Scots engineer - who created his own business at the age of 14 - believes he has what it takes to impress on Dragons' Den next week.

BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend is understood to be making a landmark return to Dundee, three years after the city's second turn at the event was kiboshed by Covid. The Record understands from festival insiders that the City of Discovery will play host to the annual festival on May 26-28, boasting a world-class line-up of big hitters.

An Edinburgh parking space has gone on sale for an eye-watering £27,500 - leaving residents gobsmacked. Located just off Albany Street in the city's Old Town, the pricey one-and-a-half car parking spot can be found in a secure car park with a barrier and fob access, Edinburgh Live reports.

The Scottish SPCA has warned pet owners to be vigilant of dodgy breeders following a BBC documentary exploring extreme dog breeding.

People struggling to pay their Council Tax during the cost of living crisis are being encouraged to check if they are eligible for money off their bill. The Council Tax Reduction (CTR) scheme is unique to Scotland and helps people on low incomes save an average of £750 a year on their bill.

The Apprentice stars threw on their glad rags over the weekend and hit the town as they partied in Liverpool.

Scots Apprentice star Reece Donnelly narrowly avoided being fired from the boardroom after a disastrous challenge as project manager.

Hundreds of North Sea jobs are at risk following a Scots oil and gas company's decision to 'diversify internationally.'

Lewis Capaldi has recently embarked on his sold-out UK tour and has been getting slightly more than he bargained for on stage.

BBC's Winterwatch is back to showcase the very best of the season’s wildlife across the UK and tonight's episode will be broadcasted live from the National Museum of Scotland.