As global tensions rise and the pace of changes in online threats accelerates, the cyber sector finds itself on the brink of a perfect storm. My latest feature for Holyrood holyrood.com/news/view,difg…

Children’s mental health target met for first time in a decade but campaigners warn of ongoing crisis holyrood.com/news/view,chil…

Almost all female MSPs have experienced online abuse, a survey conducted by Holyrood has found holyrood.com/news/view,almo…

The findings come from research by Holyrood magazine and affects women across the parties, Sofia Villegas found in this in-depth feature holyrood.com/inside-politic…

For the latest issue of Holyrood I contacted female MSPs on their experience of online abuse and the results were harrowing. From being called a “lying c*nt” to being threatened to be “set alight”, they told me abuse has been "utterly relentless". holyrood.com/inside-politic…

The pandemic sparked a lasting shift to flexible work. Yet, five years since lockdown, workers and employers still struggle to strike a fair balance. My latest feature for Holyrood holyrood.com/inside-politic…

The ‘tourist go home’ movement isn’t driven by hatred but by tiredness of feeling like an afterthought for politicians who were supposed to fight for locals. My latest comment piece for Holyrood holyrood.com/comment/view,h…

'I won't shy away from criticising Elon Musk.' Sofia Villegas speaks to Gregor Poynton MP, chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Children’s Online Safety holyrood.com/inside-politic…

For the last issue of Holyrood, I spoke to Labour MP Gregor Poynton MP. The chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Children's Online Safety said he's not afraid to criticise Elon Musk and urged Ofcom to rethink its approach to app age checks. holyrood.com/inside-politic…

As AI use surges and climate targets tighten, Scotland is in a race to be at the forefront of a greener digital future. My latest feature for Holyrood holyrood.com/news/view,the-…

A massive power outage has affected Spain and Portugal, shutting down airports, businesses and railway stations.holyrood.com/news/view,spai…

Playing catch-up: Will the rollout of the long overdue NHS app help take pressure off Scotland’s GPs? holyrood.com/inside-politic… Sofia Villegas

“There is a political to and fro about the NHS and the delivery of healthcare". NHS Scotland’s long-awaited health app launches this December - six years after England’s. Will it ease the pressure on Scottish GPs? My latest feature for Holyrood holyrood.com/inside-politic…

Behind a façade of fitness and weight-loss tips, ‘pro-eating disorder’ content is running rife on social media, pulling vulnerable users into toxic communities that normalise dangerous habits. My latest feature for Holyrood holyrood.com/inside-politic…

Hamilton by-election: ‘John Swinney ran a campaign of misinformation’, Anas Sarwar says holyrood.com/news/view,john…

All eyes are on live facial recognition, as police forces turn to technology to stay afloat. But, officers, commissioners and academics are all at odds on its potential to help tackle crime in Scotland. My latest feature for Holyrood holyrood.com/inside-politic…

Ofcom's recent report downplaying the threat posed by the manosphere sends a dangerous message at a time when misogyny is on the rise, says Sofia Villegas holyrood.com/comment/view,b…

The UK Government seems to have sided with Big Tech in the battle over copyright. Artists feel gutted and disappointed. As AI rewrites the rules, one question remains: will it kill our creative industries? My latest feature for Holyrood holyrood.com/news/view,crea…

Great story from Sofia Villegas Holyrood - and worth noting that this AI tool is powered by our free-to-use API, allowing #developers access to the official listings #Database for our 11 major #festivals. Another great #Innovation from Edinburgh Festivals holyrood.com/news/view,expe…