20 h. ago John Swinney's 'sob story' statement as he rates chances of a deal on whisky tariffs with Donald Trump

The first minister said he had ‘substantive’ talks with the US president on Tuesday

Economics

21 h. ago John Swinney warns Donald Trump whisky tariffs are cutting jobs in birthplace of President's mother

The First Minister met with the Republican leader in the Oval Office for around 50 minutes on Tuesday where the future of the Scotch Whisky industry was discussed.

Events

40 h. ago John Swinney holds 'constructive discussions' with Donald Trump on whisky tariffs

First Minister holds talks with president in Washington DC ahead of state visit to UK by US leader later this month

Politics

43 h. ago John Swinney to meet Donald Trump in White House Oval Office to press for Scotch whisky tariff reform

The First Minister will hold talks with the US President at 7pm UK time.

Politics

43 h. ago John Swinney meets Donald Trump in White House Oval Office to press for Scotch whisky tariff reform

The First Minister held talks with the US President on the need to offer Scotch whisky a fairer deal.

Politics

43 h. ago First Minister to meet President Trump to discuss whisky tariffs

John Swinney is to meet Donald Trump in the Oval Office today to discuss high whisky tariffs.

Politics

48 h. ago SNP accused of 'rank hypocrisy' as John Swinney visits US for whisky talks ahead of Donald Trump state visit

Scottish Labour MP Graeme Downie said the SNP ‘can't criticise the US to please your base then expect them to take you seriously on behalf of Scottish business’.

Politics

51 h. ago John Swinney 'pressing the case' for Scotch whisky in battle against Donald Trump tariffs

The First Minister has jetted off to Washington DC as part of a trade mission pushing for a better deal for Scotland's most famous export.

Politics

1 week ago John Swinney calls on Reform defector to quit after 'legendary hypocrisy' exposed

John Swinney has also warned a “rational” debate about immigration in Scotland is being “contaminated” by Nigel Farage, accusing Labour and the Conservatives of being “willing accessories” to misinformation.

Politics

1 week ago Lotus to cut 550 UK jobs amid auto industry ‘uncertainty’ including Trump tariffs

Production in Norfolk due to restart in early September but sportscar maker announces ‘restructuring proposal’Sportscar maker Lotus has confirmed it will cut 550 jobs in the UK as part of wider restructuring plans that will deliver a fresh blow to Britain’s automotive industry.Lotus, which has been struggling with a drop in sales and cash shortages, said it was necessary to slash 42% of its 1,300-strong UK workforce to “secure a sustainable future”, amid uncertainty sparked by factors including Donald Trump’s trade war. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Lotus to cut 550 UK jobs amid ‘uncertainty’ including Trump tariffs

Chinese-owned sportscar maker insists it is committed to Britain and will restart production in Norfolk in September The sportscar maker Lotus has confirmed it will cut 550 jobs in the UK as part of wider restructuring plans that will deliver a fresh blow to Britain’s automotive industry.Lotus, which has been struggling with a drop in sales and cash shortages, said it was necessary to cut 42% of its 1,300-strong UK workforce to “secure a sustainable future”, amid uncertainty sparked by factors including Donald Trump’s trade war. Continue reading...

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