55 minutes ago John Swinney warns of 'disruption' if opposition vote down Scottish Budget

The First Minister said public services would not be properly funded if the Scottish Budget is not voted through

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2 hours ago NHS in Scotland recovering more slowly from covid pandemic than in England, report warns

John Swinney insisted the Scottish Government was “focused very strongly” on improving the health service.

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2 hours ago Scottish Government to unveil help for pensioners hit by winter fuel payment cut, John Swinney says

The First Minister said he recognised the ‘seriousness of the situation’

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7 hours ago 'May it be Gaza next': John Swinney and Humza Yousaf call for Israel to extend ceasefire

A ceasefire in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah began in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

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7 hours ago SNP government wins Greens support as new law on early release of prisoners in Scotland is passed

The early release of prisoners has officially been passed as a Bill at the Scottish Parliament

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9 hours ago Why SNP has been told to 'begin changing course' and end tax divergence with UK

John Swinney and Shona Robison have been urged to close the tax gap between Scotland and the rest of the UK.

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9 hours ago Why SNP's fondness for high taxes risks creating the worst of all worlds

If the SNP keeps raising taxes, Scotland could end up in a particularly dire situation, with less money for public services

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23 hours ago John Swinney faces plastic pollution plea as world leaders close in on landmark treaty

he First Minister was warned he must step up action at home after a decade of nearly static recycling rates.

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23 hours ago SNP Government challenged in Supreme Court over legal definition of a woman

For Women Scotland is challenging a definition of females enshrined in law passed by MSPs in 2018.

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