A Scottish council area, county, and lieutenancy in the east-central Lowlands
Since 1949, unmarried mothers were pressured into giving up babies; leaders have apologized and survivors demand meaningful reparations, mental health support, and access to records as the policy legacy endures.
The Scotsman reports that a mother alleges repeated failures in her son James's care, culminating in his death after multiple placements and limited contact with family. The Guardian covers survivors of forced adoption and their calls for redress, with personal testimonies about loss and ongoing trauma. Letters reflect continued debate over adoption policies.
Population growth in Scotland has slowed to a near standstill, driven by a widening gap between births and deaths. Net migration has fallen, with international and UK-to-Scotland flows both down. Officials warn that without renewed inward movement, Scotland faces a longer-term decline, threatening NHS and social care stability.
Jason Arday, who resigned from the University of Cambridge after plagiarism allegations, has been found dead at his south London home. Police have said the death is being treated as unexpected but not suspicious. Family and public figures have said he faced sustained harassment; Cambridge has said it will investigate his appointment and work.