Swinney ‘comfortable’ with SNP vetting as Sturgeon and Beattie approved They were both arrested in relation to the SNP’s finances, but were released without charge pending further investigation. The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2025
Swinney hails ‘tremendous opportunities’ after Spanish takeover of yards Spanish firm Navantia confirmed at the end of January it had acquired four Harland and Wolff sites across the UK. Evening Standard · Feb 5, 2025
Councils still face £100m bill to cover national insurance hike, says Cosla The UK Government announced the increase in last year’s Budget. Evening Standard · Feb 5, 2025
Trump’s suggestion US could ‘own’ Gaza completely unacceptable, says Swinney The president told a White House news conference: ‘The US will take over the Gaza Strip…’ The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2025
Refurbishment lifts historic chapel artwork out of the shadows Rosslyn Chapel shot to fame in the 2000s after featuring in The Da Vinci Code book and film. The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2025
Swinney: Hydrogen-powered home is ‘exciting’ development in climate change fight The First Minister predicted the heating systems of the future will involve both heat pumps and hydrogen. Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2025
Finn Russell sees title mindset as Scotland look to build on progress Gregor Townsend’s side open their Six Nations campaign against Italy at Murrayfield. The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2025
Talking points as Scotland begin their Six Nations challenge against Italy The Scots are looking to win their opening fixture for the fifth successive campaign. The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2025
Sturgeon: Yousaf’s decision to dump Greens from government was ‘catastrophic’ Both former first ministers have discussed the move, which resulted in a new SNP leader. The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2025
Polarisation in politics did not improve after my resignation, says Sturgeon She stood down in February 2023, believing she had become a ‘polarising’ figure in UK politics. The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2025
Power restored to all properties in Scotland after Storm Eowyn One rail route north of the border remains closed following damage caused by the severe conditions last Friday. Evening Standard · Jan 30, 2025
Onshore GDP contracted 0.5% in a month, figures show Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes said she was ‘disappointed’ by the statistics but she added the economy had still grown over the last year. Evening Standard · Jan 29, 2025
Norse code: Keeping the flame at the Up Helly Aa festival The festival takes place in Lerwick, Shetland, on the last Tuesday in January every year. Evening Standard · Jan 28, 2025
Police call for ‘clarity’ over assisted deaths for 16-years-olds in Scotland Assistant Chief Constable Steven Johnson raised concerns while giving evidence to MSPs on Holyrood’s Health Committee. The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025
Evening Standard · Jan 27, 2025 Disruption continues after Storm Eowyn batters Scotland Some schools will remain closed on Monday.
Evening Standard · Jan 25, 2025 Flooding possible over weekend with heavy rain and strong winds forecast Up to 80mm of rainfall could be seen in parts of England and Wales with several weather warnings issued by the Met Office.
Evening Standard · Jan 24, 2025 Edinburgh council agrees Scotland’s first visitor levy charge at online meeting Visitors staying in the city will have to pay a 5% fee per night, capped at seven nights.
The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2025 Scottish city to introduce country’s first tourist tax Those staying in the city will have to pay a 5% fee per night
The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2025 Storm Eowyn leaves 100,000 households without power as 100mph gust recorded On Friday afternoon, First Minister John Swinney warned: ‘This storm is not over yet.’
Evening Standard · Jan 24, 2025 In pictures: Storm Eowyn’s 100mph winds cause disruption and destruction The Met Office has issued red and amber warnings across much of the country and people have been warned to stay indoors.
Evening Standard · Jan 24, 2025 City council could agree Scotland’s first visitor levy charge at online meeting Members of Edinburgh’s city council are to meet online to discuss plans to introduce a charge on visitors staying overnight in the area.
The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2025 Activist who damaged Stone of Destiny cabinet given community payback order Joe Madden, 22, admitted his role in a protest in Edinburgh Castle in November 2023.
Evening Standard · Jan 22, 2025 No suggestion anyone else involved in death of father and daughter, say police The bodies of Mark Gordon, 36, and his six-year-old daughter Hope were found in West Calder on Monday afternoon.
Evening Standard · Jan 21, 2025 New top judge must not ‘stand in way’ of justice for Emma, says Caldwell family Emma Caldwell was murdered in 2005 by serial rapist Iain Packer, who was not convicted until almost two decades later.