2 h. ago John Swinney told extra Budget cash should be spent on offering free school meals to more Scots pupils

EXCLUSIVE: Ross Greer said the benefits of providing free school meals to more pupils were "unquestionable."

Economics

20 h. ago John Swinney urged to use extra Budget cash on reducing child poverty levels in Scotland

Campaigners have called on the First Minister to “come good” on previous commitments to use the money earmarked for mitigating the two-child cap on tackling child poverty.

Economics

21 h. ago Campaigners and Labour MPs hail Rachel Reeves’ decision to scrap two

Ditching the policy will result in an estimated reduction of child poverty by 450,000.

Politics

4 d. ago 'This is how ...': Scotland hero opens up on rise back to stardom on multiple levels

Striker is now front and centre for both Scotland and Hearts

Politics

1 week ago Rachel Reeves ditches plans to hike income tax as UK borrowing costs jump

Income tax levels in Scotland are set by Holyrood but spending decisions set by Reeves have a major impact on how much funding is available to the SNP Government.

Economics

2 w. ago Glasgow 'grooming gang' victim urges John Swinney to launch child exploitation probe

EXCLUSIVE: The young woman has contacted the First Minister directly about her experience.

Events

2 w. ago Jack Hendry insists Scotland owe the nation as World Cup hunger reaches new levels

Defender insists Steve Clarke's side are focused on ending 28-year wait in next 10 days.

Politics

2 w. ago UK Budget: Scots firms urge John Swinney to 'resist temptation' to copy UK government tax rises

Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE) and the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) both warned the First Minister that raising income tax would ‘hit workers’ and not help the economy

Economics

3 w. ago Investigation into maternity services across Scotland to be launched following pressure from mums

John Swinney faced demands for an urgent investigation after inspectors raised "serious concerns" about maternity services at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.

Events

3 w. 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

3 w. 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