24 h. ago Labour minister accuses John Swinney of 'deliberate misinformation' over Petrofac administration

Petrofac includes around 2,000 employees from its UK base in Aberdeen

Politics

68 h. ago John Swinney 'happy to meet' family of Sheku Bayoh who died in police custody

Sheku Bayoh died after being restrained by police in Kirkcaldy in May 2015.

Events

2 d. ago Swinney willing to meet with Sheku Bayoh family after inquiry chairman quits

The First Minister spoke after Lord Bracadale stood down from his position.

Politics

2 d. ago Vigil held for Scots who died in custody as families plea for FAI abolishment

Families of victims who died in police custody have written to First Minister John Swinney and held a vigil at his official residence Bute House.

Events

4 d. ago Neighbours speak of horror as murder investigation launched on their street

A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody for questioning

Events

5 d. ago Three arrested in UK on suspicion of assisting Russian intelligence service

Men, aged 44, 45 and 48, detained by Metropolitan police under section 3 of National Security ActThree men, aged 44, 45 and 48, have been arrested on suspicion of assisting Russia’s intelligence service, the Metropolitan police said.The men were arrested by detectives from counter-terrorism policing at addresses in west and central London on Thursday and were in police custody, the force added. They were detained under section 3 of the National Security Act. Continue reading...

Events

5 d. ago SNP Westminster chief pledges loyalty to John Swinney amid future leadership speculation

Stephen Flynn said he will do promote John Swinney's Government if he makes the switch to Westminster.

Politics

6 d. ago Former NFL player who died in police custody battled injuries and mental health challenges

Many questions are unanswered about the death of former NFL running back Doug Martin

Events

8 d. ago John Swinney warns blocking Chinese wind investment would be 'setback' for Scotland

John Swinney has defending meeting Ming Yang to lobby for investment in Scotland, despite national security concerns.

Events

8 d. ago John Swinney says blocking Chinese wind investment would be 'setback' for Scotland

John Swinney has defending meeting Ming Yang to lobby for investment in Scotland, despite national security concerns.

Politics

9 d. ago Revealed: How SNP ministers have wooed controversial Chinese firm MingYang for floating wind investment

Scottish Government ministers have met with the company several times despite national security concerns.

Politics

9 d. ago Inside the Bute House talks fighting for social justice with John Swinney

Talks over the battle to alleviate child poverty took place with John Swinney inside the walls of Bute House

Society

9 d. ago Ian Watkins sent secret fiancée sick love note days before he was killed in jail

Ian Watkins allegedly forged a relationship with a fan while behind bars, and in his last letter, he wished her a happy birthday while expressing his hope that they could meet

Events

1 week ago In the footsteps of Jack McConnell, John Swinney’s African expedition will have changed him

In one of life’s strange coincidences, I am in Malawi at the same time as Swinney dropped in for a few days

Politics

1 week ago John Swinney election plan 'endangers' case for Scottish independence, warns Ross Greer

EXCLUSIVE: The co-leader of the Scottish Greens said it was "disrespectful to voters to say that certain pro-independence votes somehow count less or more than others".

Events

1 week ago Digital ID not a ‘silver bullet’ to tackle illegal migration, minister says

Digital government minister Ian Murray said the scheme was part of a broader plan to tackle people entering the UK illegally.

Politics

1 week ago Beauty queen Kada Scott vanished after leaving her shift at a senior home. Police have suspect in custody but no body

Kada Scott, 23, was last seen at a Philadelphia nursing home on October 4. She had told family and friends she’d been receiving harassing phone calls

Politics

1 week ago Shocking moment young boys with machetes brawl on busy high street in east London

Teenagers aged 15 and 16 in police custody after thugs armed with huge blades fight in front of horrifed bystanders

Events

1 week ago Keir Starmer criticises Oxford University for being 'slow' to deal with Pro

The Metropolitan Police took 20-year-old Samuel Williams into custody yesterday after he was named by the Daily Mail as the student leading the vile anti-Israeli chants.

Economics

1 week ago Utah man arrested for ‘threatening to shoot rival fans’ ahead of BYU

Christopher Tai Justice, 28, was taken into custody after police say he was linked to an online account threatening fans of the Utah Utes

Events