5 hours ago 'Absurd': John Swinney defends health secretary being chauffeured to film premiere

The First Minister said the movie was ‘relevant’ to Neil Gray’s portfolio

Politics

5 hours 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

Events

7 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.

Events

7 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’

Politics

8 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.

Events

12 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.

Politics

14 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.

Politics

14 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

Events

15 hours ago Scottish Budget must ease financial burden on businesses and boost growth

Ross Stupart outlines the measures next week’s Scottish Budget should adopt to build confidence and help economy thrive

Economics