28 h. 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

41 h. 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

42 h. 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

43 h. 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

44 h. 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

45 h. 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

46 h. ago My house is plagued by ‘ghost’ who slams doors, turns shower on and spins coins at 5am could it be linked to evil past?

WHEN I bought a new home in 2020 after a painful divorce, I thought I’d found the perfect place for a fresh start. It was a small Victorian terrace in Walthamstow, north-east London, on a street that felt quiet and cosy – somewhere safe for my four-year-old daughter to grow. Then I discovered it was...

Politics

48 h. 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

48 h. 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

58 h. 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

2 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

2 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

3 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

3 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

3 d. ago John Swinney to ask if Holyrood is strong enough to stand up to Reform ‘threat’

The First Minister and Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar will address a conference in Edinburgh on Wednesday.

Events

3 d. ago Urgently set up taskforce to tackle grooming gangs, Ash Regan tells Government

The independent MSP raised a late night urgent question a day after a Romanian gang was sentenced for crimes including rape.

Politics

3 d. ago New poll reveals who is leading the 2028 Democratic field in New Hampshire

Newsom occupies second place with 15% of voters choosing him as their preferred presidential candidate, losing out to former Transport Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who has 19%

Politics

3 d. ago Ryan Reynolds' huge net worth after making fresh start following Hollywood actress split

Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds is one of the biggest names in Hollywood and has enjoyed a stellar career on the big screen while also building his wealth and brand off it

Culture

3 d. ago Ryan Reynolds' staggering net worth after divorce from Hollywood actress and fresh start

Ryan Reynolds is one of the world's biggest film stars, but the Canadian actor has also been involved in the world of football in recent years, taking over at Wrexham

Culture

4 d. 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