29 h. ago Swinney ‘very proud’ of Scots baby box scheme as it marks eighth anniversary

Over 350,000 baby boxes have been handed out to expectant parents since the initiative was launched in August 2017.

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43 h. ago Nicola Sturgeon claims baby box will help reduce child poverty attainment gap 'in time'

The former first minister pledged in 2015 "to close the attainment gap completely" but latest exam results show it remains at 17 per cent.

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7 d. ago First Minister John Swinney meets Sir Chris Hoy at prostate cancer roundtable

The champion cyclist was diagnosed with the disease last year before finding out it was terminal.

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8 d. ago Vance to arrive in UK for Lammy meeting as Starmer denounces Israel’s plan to take control of Gaza City – UK politics live

The foreign secretary is to welcome the US vice-president to Chevening, his grace-and-favour residence, and Gaza is expected to be on their agendaJohn Swinney, Scotland’s first minister, says Israel’s decision to occupy Gaza City is “completely and utterly unacceptable”. In a message on social media, the SNP leader said:The decision of the Israeli government to seize control of Gaza City is completely and utterly unacceptable. It will create even more human suffering for the Palestinian people and further escalate the conflict. The international community must stop Israel and secure a ceasefire.Netanyahu’s brutal plan to take control of Gaza is yet another declaration of intent to commit war crimes. The UK must do more than express disapproval: end military cooperation and arms sales, recognise Palestine, demand an immediate ceasefire and accountability for war crimes. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Scheme to protect pedestrians from phone thefts with 'purple pavement markings'

Currys has partnered with the Metropolitan Police Service and Westminster City Council to trial a new pavement marking that is designed to tackle the increasing issue of phone theft on UK high streets

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1 week ago Business news live: FCA considers compensation scheme over car finance scandal and FTSE 100 rises as stock markets recover

Stock market news and latest business and finance updates from Monday

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1 week ago Readers' Letters: Here's how John Swinney can dig himself out of a hole

A reader has thoughts on how John Swinney can help himself, and Scotland

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1 week ago Swinney brands Gaza crisis ‘genocide’ after Fringe show disrupted

The First Minister’s show at The Stand was disrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters on Saturday afternoon.

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3 w. ago John Swinney calls on Sir Keir Starmer to help Scotland evacuate injured Gazan kids

The First Minister wrote to the Prime Minister.

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4 w. ago Kneecap's Glasgow Hydro gig sells out as rap trio headline their biggest Scottish show yet

In a jibe to First Minister John Swinney, the band said "A very special thank you to our Head of PR in Scotland Mr John Swinney... best in the business".

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4 w. ago John Swinney accused of hitting the Scottish independence 'panic button' as First Minister vows to 'turn up the heat' for a new referendum ... again

He pledged to increase support for Scotland leaving the UK and stressed the importance of supporters of independence backing the SNP at next year's Holyrood election.

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last month NHS Fife urged to settle case against Sandie Peggie as Swinney under fire over support for health board

Nurse cleared of gross misconduct following her suspension for objecting to sharing female facilities with trans woman

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