4 h. ago John Swinney accused of being 'cowardly' over silence on single

Susan Smith, of For Women Scotland, accused Swinney of trying to “ride two horses” with his position on sex and gender self-ID.

Events

11 h. ago Why it's important to remember Scotland's police officers, nurses and social workers are real

Emergency service personal and other public sector workers do difficult jobs for relatively low levels of pay and save countless lives

Events

24 h. ago Struggling Scots tell local authorities to 'get their priorities right' after huge council tax hike

John Swinney's plea for limited hikes fell on deaf ears as all of them increased rates by at least 7.5 per cent.

Culture

28 h. ago First Minister John Swinney challenged over Dumfries and Galloway pylons project

The Kendoon to Tongland Reinforcement project has been given planning approval - despite a Scottish Government reporter recommending refusal.

Politics

28 h. ago Ian Murray blasts John Swinney for 'shielding millionaires' from inheritance tax

The Scottish Secretary said the First Minister was "tough on nurses, soft on millionaires" during his speech at the Scottish Labour conference in Glasgow.

Economics

48 h. ago Firefighters issue battery warning after couple and their dogs die in house fire

Fire services are urging the public to take care of e-bikes

Events

49 h. ago Why John Swinney will not demand White House apology for JD Vance abortion buffer zone comments

The Scottish Greens had demanded the White House make an apology for comments on abortion buffer zone legislation.

Events

51 h. ago John Swinney told to fix NHS rather than disciplining nurse in trans changing room row

The SNP leader has refused to comment on the tribunal case between Sandie Peggie and NHS Fife.

Politics

51 h. ago FMQs RECAP: John Swinney questioned on Sandie Peggie trans changing room row

John Swinney faced questions on single-sex spaces and trans rights.

Events

51 h. ago Scots face biggest council tax increases in 20 years as John Swinney blames 'enormous financial pressures'

John Swinney blamed "enormous financial pressures" caused by the previous Tory government at Westminster for the perilous state of many councils across Scotland.

Economics

52 h. ago John Swinney accused of 'harming public services' with SNP's gender debate

John Swinney is under fire to explain how public bodies including the NHS are navigating the Equality Act amid a political row over gender self-ID.

Politics

53 h. ago FMQs Live: John Swinney faces questions on Sandie Peggie trans changing room row

John Swinney faces questions on single-sex spaces and trans rights.

Events

59 h. ago John Swinney's fury at Labour over energy is distraction from SNP's failures

The SNP still needs to get its own house in order as it calls on the UK government to follow through on key energy plans.

Events

69 h. ago Trump administration rescinds congestion pricing for New York City

Daily $9 fee designed to reduce traffic in heart of Manhattan and raise billions to upgrade subway train and bus systemsThe Trump administration announced on Wednesday it intends to rescind approval of New York City’s congestion pricing program that is designed to reduce traffic in the heart of busy Manhattan and, in the process, raise billions to upgrade New York’s subway train and bus systems.The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), the public-private entity that provides public transportation services in the New York metro area, immediately sued the government in an effort to block its move. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago John Swinney on why he does not regret support for SNP's gender recognition reforms

John Swinney has stood by the Scottish Government’s gender recognition reforms despite Anas Sarwar having a change of heart.

Politics

3 d. ago I do not regret supporting gender reforms, says John Swinney

The First Minister said the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill was “the product of careful consideration” and scrutiny by MSPs.

Politics

3 d. ago John Swinney criticised for ruling out reintroduction of lynx to Scotland

First Minister warned he is 'out of step' with public as poll finds six in ten support a managed, legal return of the species to the Scottish wildnerness.

Politics

3 d. ago Boy, 17, dies in tragic petrol station incident on Valentine's Day as police appeal for witnesses

Despite the best efforts of the public and emergency services who rushed to the scene and commenced CPR, the 17-year-old driver was sadly declared deceased at the scene

Events

3 d. ago John Swinney criticised for 'negative' view on lynx reintroduction as poll shows public support

The First Minister has sided with farmers over their opposition to attempts to secure legal permission to reintroduce lynx to Scotland.

Culture

3 d. ago Falkirk Council leader welcomes £25 million to spur on 'just transition' for Grangemouth

First Minister John Swinney says the cash will help Grangemouth play a key role in Scotland's Net Zero future

Economics