61 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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3 hours ago John Swinney warns of 'disruption' to public services if SNP Government Budget voted down

The First Minister said a failure to pass spending plans before the start of the next financial year would pose "very real" difficulties.

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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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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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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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