11 hours ago Universal Winter Fuel Payment to be reinstated by SNP Government after Labour cut

EXCLUSIVE: Shirley-Anne Somerville, the Social Justice Secretary, is expected to announce every older Scot will receive a payment.

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21 hours ago Scottish Budget: Why John Swinney is about to reveal his true priorities in this critical hour for Scotland

After nearly two decades of SNP government, many people in Scotland feel like nothing works any more. John Swinney needs to decide where he stands

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23 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

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24 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

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26 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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26 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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27 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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30 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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31 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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