23 h. ago John Swinney did 'nothing' to save bus maker Alexander Dennis, says Anas Sarwar

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar said the First Minister’s claims that he found out about the issues facing the firm only weeks ago were “not true”.

Events

27 h. ago First Minister John Swinney calls Ayrshire drug statistics 'concerning'

First Minister John Swinney made the comments on a visit to Harbour Ayrshire yesterday, Wednesday, June 18.

Politics

44 h. ago First Minister visits Ayr to launch new job scheme for people recovering from addiction

First Minister John Swinney launched new guidance to support people with their recovery from addiction while on a visit to Ayr.

Politics

51 h. ago Nepo baby who steals the scene from Tom Hardy in MobLand revealed

The teen who plays Tom Hardy's daughter in Prime crime drama MobLand has been revealed to be the real life child of two actors. Her father is a Welsh comedian and movie star while her mum has starred in Channel 4 and ITV dramas

Events

55 h. ago Readers' Letters: You're on to a loser looking for substance in a Swinney speech

John Swinney’s promise to sort out Scotland sparked scepticism

Politics

56 h. ago If Swinney knew how to fix the challenges our country faces, he’d have done it by now

John Swinney may be the SNP’s best bet when it comes to keeping the party together, but that doesn’t mean he’s good enough to lead Scotland

Politics

69 h. ago John Swinney: Scotland given 'poison pills' and policy scraps from UK table

The First Minister said independence is ‘the defining choice for this generation’

Events

3 d. ago John Swinney warned about bus maker Alexander Dennis relocation a year ago

The First Minister was told in a letter from the firm's president and chief executive in August that it was “reconsidering” its “entire investment”.

Events

3 d. ago A Sip of Irish review – knocking it back around the world in the diaspora of drink

Producer-director Frank Mannion follows his cordial guide to champagne with a cheerful celebration of beloved tipples of Irish originThe always likable figure of Irish producer and film-maker Frank Mannion has, in the past, given us a cordial guide to champagne, a slightly more chaotic essay on Britishness, and its counterpart on Irishness. Now, in his cheerfully celebratory and slightly corporate-promo way, he has made a film about Irish viticulture and drink in general, which means not simply wineries, breweries and distilleries actually in Ireland, but also abroad: this is about drinks producers with an Irish background, such as Hennessy brandy, which has an obvious Irish ancestry.It’s what this film calls “an Irish drink in a French terroir” – or, in fact, a terroir anywhere in the world, meaning places in Europe, the US and occasionally Australia and New Zealand. The film even jauntily insists that Ireland invented whiskey before Scotland. Prince Albert II of Monaco is intervie...

Politics

4 d. ago 'Undoubtedly' public sector job cuts in wake of UK spending review, says John Swinney

John Swinney has however ruled out compulsory redundancies in the public sector.

Politics

4 d. ago Winter fuel payments Scotland: John Swinney gives major update on payments for pensioners

First Minister John Swinney has provided an update on winter fuel payments in Scotland.

Economics

4 d. ago John Swinney's NHS pledges face backlash as waiting times soar

Record View says new figures on ambulances being stuck on hospital forecourts are a further cause for concern.

Politics

4 d. ago Scotland needs to rediscover 'optimism and hope' after decades of Westminster misrule

In his Daily Record column, First Minister John Swinney criticises the record of Keir Starmer's Government ahead of two speeches by the SNP leader this week.

Politics

5 d. ago Euan McColm: Why John Swinney's critics in the SNP should bite their tongues and get behind him

History should provide nationalists with a warning that division threatens their slight recovery and their long-term goal of independence

Politics

6 d. ago John Swinney's critics in the SNP should bite their tongues and get behind him

History should provide nationalists with a warning that division threatens their slight recovery and their long-term goal of independence

Politics

6 d. ago SNP minister Mairi McAllan claims Scots don't like party members 'sniping' at John Swinney

Some Nationalists have questioned their leader's future after the party suffered a shattering loss at the recent Hamilton by-election.

Politics

6 d. ago Children’s social worker who got boy, 15, to sell drugs and supplied guns jailed

Chloe Scott and Miles Addy sourced a firearm linked back to a murder investigation, Scotland Yard said

Events

6 d. ago John Swinney defends Health Secretary for taking chauffeur driven car to pub

The First Minister said the trip was "used in accordance with the rules".

Society

7 d. ago John Swinney describes Iran situation as 'horrendously dangerous' after Israel air strikes rock region

The First Minister warned "this is a profoundly serious moment for us all" amid fears the fragile region could be tipped into war.

Politics

7 d. ago John Swinney rejects calls for SNP leadership contest as he promises fresh independence drive

The First Minister also said "phase two" of his leadership would focus on the case for independence.

Politics