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Lord Advocate gave Swinney details of Murrell charge in March 2025, papers show

It has sparked calls from the opposition at Holyrood for Dorothy Bain KC to appear before MSPs to answer questions.

Evening Standard · Feb 24

Calls for answers about Lord Advocate’s email to FM on Peter Murrell charge

The Conservatives say the First Minister received a ‘private warning’ about the charges against the former SNP chief executive.

Evening Standard · Feb 18

John Swinney briefed on Peter Murrell charges before they became public

The Conservatives say the First Minister received a ‘private warning’ about the charges against the former SNP chief executive

The Independent UK · Feb 18

Scottish university boss raises prospect of tuition fees amid financial crisis

A Scottish university boss has raised the prospect of the re-introduction of tuition fees amid financial turmoil in higher education ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 6, 2025

Swinney voices concern at ‘extreme situation’ at University of Dundee

The First Minister’s comments come a day after the university said it will cut more than 600 jobs as it bids to tackle a £35 million deficit.

Evening Standard · Mar 12, 2025

More than 600 jobs face axe at University of Dundee to tackle £35m deficit

The University and College Union described the news as a ‘hammer blow’ for staff.

Evening Standard · Mar 11, 2025

SNP minister announces intention to stand down in 2026

AN SNP minister has become the latest SNP MSP to confirm he will stand down next year.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 19, 2025

Ministers warned decision on apprenticeships poses ‘significant risks’

SCOTTISH Government plans to moving responsibility for apprenticeships to the same body that funds colleges and universities “pose significant…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 22, 2025

Scottish universities seek to ‘reduce exposure’ amid concern over reliance on China

Efforts are under way to “broaden the cohort” of international students coming to Scottish universities in order to reduce “exposure to…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 4, 2024

SNP minister to push UK Government on return of Erasmus programme

AN SNP minister says he will push the Labour Government at Westminster for the UK to join the Erasmus plus exchange programme...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 25, 2024