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John Swinney under fire over ‘smallest tax cut in history’ after Scottish Budget

The First Minister was challenged at Holyrood over income tax proposals in this week’s Scottish Government Budget.

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Who is Malcolm Offord, Reform UK’s leader in Scotland?

The businessman defected from the Tories in December.

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Reform ‘recycling machine for Tory party’ – Swinney ahead of leader announcement

Scotland’s First Minister made the comments ahead of Nigel Farage announcing the party’s Scottish leader.

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Budget plans aim to help families when they need it most, insists John Swinney

The Scottish First Minister has hailed his Government’s tax and spending plans for 2026-27, which were unveiled at Holyrood on Tuesday.

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More than 600 referrals made from UK’s first drug consumption room, figures show

According to the council, 11,348 visits to The Thistle in Glasgow were made by 575 registered users in the first year.

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SNP faces last-minute pleas ahead of final Budget before election

The Finance Secretary faces calls from parties, charities and business leaders ahead of Tuesday’s Budget.

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Protesters outside US consulate in Edinburgh call for release of Maduro

The demonstrators also called for the Scottish Government to suspend co-operation with the US Government.

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St Andrews rector removed from university’s governing body for second time

The university’s senior governing body said Stella Maris’ actions have diverted attention away from addressing the university’s financial challenges.

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I want to be first minister, says potential Reform leader in Scotland

Lord Malcolm Offord said his name is in the hat for the role of the party’s Scottish leader.

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Constance ‘inadvertently’ breached rules twice, probe finds

The investigation recommended a ‘reprove’ for Angela Constance and urged her to make a statement to Holyrood.

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Do not muck about at election, Swinney warns independence supporters

The First Minister said voters need to make sure the SNP ‘does really well, because that’s the only way Scotland is going to make progress’.

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Never a more important time to be a unionist or conservative, says Findlay

The Scottish Conservative leader attacked Reform UK’s unionist credentials.

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In Pictures: From fire festival to foam fight, the lighter side of life in 2025

A look at the some of the quirkier events the Press Association covered in the last 12 months.

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John Swinney calls on parties to agree budget quickly

The Scottish Government’s tax and spending plans have been delayed as a result of the UK Budget.

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In Pictures: A year of royal resilience and resolution

The King and Princess of Wales were back in action after health issues although Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor ended the year stripped of his titles.

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In Pictures: The changing seasons during 2025

Storms bookended a year that provided its usual spectacle of changing colours.

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More than 700,000 disability benefits claimants transferred to devolved agency

Social Security Scotland now provides the vast majority of the payments north of the border.

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Edinburgh ready to enjoy Hogmanay after ‘disappointment’ of last year

Last year’s events to welcome the New Year had to be cancelled because of a storm.

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In Pictures: Royal and presidential visits make it year to remember in Scotland

The royals and US President Donald Trump all made memorable visits to the country in 2025.

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Swinney ‘duping’ supporters into thinking he can win majority, says Anas Sarwar

The First Minister has made an SNP majority his target for a referendum on independence.

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Constance faces ministerial code investigation in grooming gangs comments row

The Justice Secretary has been accused of misrepresenting the views of expert Professor Alexis Jay in Holyrood.

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Hearts tighten grip on Premiership title race with victory over Rangers

Hearts 2-1 Rangers: Stuart Findlay and Lawrence Shankland ensured Hearts picked up all three points

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University lecturers suspend strike action after compulsory job cuts ruled out

University of Edinburgh staff have already walked out for nine days in 2025 in a dispute over the institution’s plans to make £140 million of cuts.

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Alan Cumming ‘excited’ to be announced as Bafta film awards host

The Scottish actor, 60, will host the awards ceremony next year.

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Paid assassin to be sentenced for Hogmanay murder of suspected gangster

Marc Webley, 38, died after he was shot by Grant Hunter outside a pub in Edinburgh on December 31, 2023.

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