19 h. ago John Swinney 'appalled' by Tommy Robinson as he warns Scots of 'dangers' of UK's 'rightward drift'

The First Minister said he wanted to champion a society in Scotland that was "tolerant, inclusive and welcoming".

Events

20 h. ago West Ham have shining light in new signing to lead Nuno Espirito Santo resurgence

Recent arrival has added much-needed dose of optimism amid dismal start and will be crucial to fresh era

Politics

20 h. ago Scotland 'reaching the limits of devolution' as John Swinney blames Westminster for drop in living standards

The First Minister denied the SNP was running out of steam after 18 years in power as he repeated his belief that only independence could fix the country's most serious problems.

Politics

21 h. ago Scots households would be £10,000 better off with independence, paper claims

First Minister John Swinney warned of a ‘rightward shift’ in the UK.

Economics

31 h. ago John Swinney to unveil another white paper on Scottish independence and urge voters to choose 'fresh start'

The SNP Government previously shelved its long-running series of white papers on independence after the public lost interest.

Politics

39 h. ago Palestine protest held at Edinburgh University to mark October 7 attacks as John Swinney hatred claims denied

A Scottish University principal has warned protesters not to fall into the trap” of moving to “justify or glorify acts of gratuitous violence against innocents”.

Events

39 h. ago Palestine protests held on anniversary of October 7 attacks as John Swinney denies fanning flames of hatred

A Scottish University principal has warned protesters not to fall into the trap” of moving to “justify or glorify acts of gratuitous violence against innocents”.

Events

66 h. ago John Swinney defends Palestine stance after First Minister heckled at vigil for Hamas hostages

The First Minister was booed by some in the crowd while he addressed the vigil outside the Scottish Parliament.

Politics

67 h. ago Storm Amy disruption ‘illustration of climate problem’ – Swinney

The first named storm of the season brought travel disruption and power cuts.

Events

2 d. ago John Swinney’s reaction to dull digital cards is wilfully idiotic and hypocritical

THE response to Sir Keir Starmer’s plan for digital ID cards has been hysterical — though not in the funny sense. It may well be true that Labour’s policy is part of their panicked attempts to win back voters from Reform. But if you step back and look at what the plan actually is, the...

Politics

5 d. ago John Swinney vows to do 'everything necessary' to keep Jewish community safe in Scotland

Counter-terrorism police said two people have been arrested following the attack outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Crumpsall.

Politics

6 d. ago 'Snooty' John Swinney hails his state school education in spat with Anas Sarwar over college funding

The First Minister told MSPs he was "very proud of my state school education".

Events

6 d. ago John Swinney expresses 'horror' over Manchester synagogue attacks after two people confirmed dead

The First Minister spoke out after police said two people had died.

Events

6 d. ago SNP branded 'snooty and elitist' over 20% colleges funding cut as John Swinney makes private school remark

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar hit out at the Government’s record

Economics

7 d. ago Meghan Markle’s father refutes claims made by her estranged half sister about being stuck in Philippines following earthquake

Duchess’s estranged 81-year-old father relocated to the Philippines earlier this year for a ‘fresh start’

Politics

1 week ago Scottish Government grants more than £8m to North East energy projects

It comes as part of the Scottish Government’s pledge towards a just transition towards net zero.

Politics

1 week ago Readers' Letters: Whatever John Swinney thinks, he's British

Does the First Minister really not understand that if you’re Scottish, you’re also British, asks reader?

Politics

1 week ago Fury in Scotland and Northern Ireland over Keir Starmer's compulsory 'Brit Card' ID plan

Scottish First Minister John Swinney claimed that by 'calling it Brit Card, the Prime Minister seems to be attempting to force every Scot to declare ourselves British'.

Politics

1 week ago Lisa Cook urges supreme court to reject Trump’s bid to fire her from Fed board

Cook’s lawyers say president’s unprecedented move would destroy Fed’s independence and disrupt financial marketsFederal Reserve governor Lisa Cook urged the US supreme court on Thursday to reject Donald Trump’s attempt to fire her, telling the justices the Republican president’s unprecedented move would destroy the central bank’s independence and disrupt financial markets.Lawyers for Cook filed a written response opposing the justice department’s 18 September emergency request to lift a federal judge’s order that blocked Trump from immediately removing Cook, an appointee of Democratic former president Joe Biden, while her legal challenge continues. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Greenspan, Bernanke and Yellen urge Supreme Court to let Lisa Cook keep her job as a Fed governor

Alan Greenspan, Ben Bernanke, Janet Yellen and other former top economic officials appointed by presidents of both parties are urging the Supreme Court to preserve the Federal Reserve’s political independence and allow Lisa Cook to remain as a central bank governor for now

Society