1 hour ago John Swinney condemns school violence after figures show rise in attacks

The First Minister spoke out after a trade union hit out at the dangers facing school staff

Events

2 h. ago Scots urged to obey law on Bonfire Night as new fireworks ban kicks in

First Minister John Swinney said new firework control zones had been put in place across the country

Events

11 h. ago John Swinney to announce £25m more in NHS funding to reduce waiting times faced by Scots patients

EXCLUSIVE: The extra cash will be shared across the nine health boards suffering from the biggest backlogs.

Economics

11 h. ago Delivering a strong NHS and reducing waiting times is my guarantee to Scots

In his regular column for the Record, First Minister John Swinney insists the Scottish Government's plan to reduce waiting times is working.

Sport

50 h. ago John Swinney discusses whisky tariff cuts with US ambassador in 'lengthy' meeting

Mr Swinney said he and the US ambassador "discussed the impact of tariffs on one of Scotland’s most important exports".

Politics

51 h. ago Euan McColm: John Swinney abandoned women’s rights with cowardly reaction to Police Scotland action in trans protest case

First Minister had duty to intervene over treatment of For Women Scotland campaigner to keep ideology-driven force in check

Events

51 h. ago John Swinney abandoned women’s rights with cowardly reaction to Police Scotland action in trans protest case

First Minister had duty to intervene over treatment of For Women Scotland campaigner to keep ideology-driven force in check

Events

3 d. ago John Swinney to snub COP30 talks billed as most significant climate summit since Paris Agreement

The summit is expected to hold the most significant climate talks since the Paris Agreement was signed in 2015.

Politics

3 d. ago FM pledges support for credit union pensioners left in lurch over funeral cover

John Swinney says pensioners deserve financial security after paying into a funeral insurance plan for decades

Politics

4 d. ago John Swinney pressed to release 'damning' report into Claire Inglis murder

First Minister John Swinney was urged to release a report into the murder of Claire Inglis in 2021 at First Ministers Questions

Events

4 d. ago Claire Inglis: John Swinney urged to deal with bail 'blind spot' after young mum's murder

Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay raised the case of Claire Inglis, who was murdered in 2021

Economics

4 d. ago John Swinney accused of 'abandoning' fireworks clampdown ahead of Bonfire Night 'war zone'

The SNP has ditched a planned licensing regime which would have meant Scots needed a permit to buy the pyrotechnics.

Events

4 d. ago John Swinney criticises 'poor approach' over Inverness asylum seeker barracks plan

The First Minister hit out at the Home Office’s handling of the announcement around Cameron Barracks

Events

4 d. ago Plaid Cymru and SNP consider 'progressive alliance' to end 'race to the right'

Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth and SNP leader John Swinney are meeting to discuss how they can work together to give voters a 'positive alternative' to Westminster

Politics

4 d. ago Plaid Cymru and SNP plan 'progressive alliance' to end 'race to the right'

Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth and SNP leader John Swinney have met to discuss how they can work together to give voters a 'positive alternative' to Westminster

Politics

4 d. ago SNP and Plaid Cymru seek to give voters a ‘positive alternative’ to Westminster

SNP leader and Scottish First Minister John Swinney will hold talks with Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth in Edinburgh on Thursday.

Politics

5 d. ago John Swinney rules out income tax hike in upcoming Scottish Budget

The First Minister restated his commitment not to increase the tax

Economics

5 d. ago John Swinney blasts Home Office decision to send asylum seekers to Scots army base

The SNP leader did not say he was opposed to the use of barracks being used for asylum seekers in general and did not offer an alternative to the use of hotels.

Society

5 d. ago The private jet 'fair tax' that would make SNP £20 million for pubic services, analysis shows

The First Minister has been told to begin preparatory works on a private jet tax

Economics

5 d. ago The private jet 'fair tax' that would make SNP £20 million for public services, analysis shows

The First Minister has been told to begin preparatory works on a private jet tax

Economics