The Latest Breaking News from Jane Barlow

Voting against the Budget will be ‘albatross’ around Labour’s neck, says Swinney

The SNP remain short of a majority and will have to seek support from other parties to pass the Budget.

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2024

What is the meaning behind Auld Lang Syne and why do we sing it at Hogmanay?

Here is the meaning behind the Robert Burns poem Auld Lang Syne and why we sing at Hogmanay.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 2, 2024

Swinney and Brown at memorial service for ‘giant of a man’ Alex Salmond

The former prime minister and current Scottish First Minister were among the congregation at a memorial service in Edinburgh on St Andrew’s Day.

Evening Standard · Nov 30, 2024

Local government workers accept pay offer, says Unison

It came after non-teaching staff in John Swinney’s constituency closed schools with strike action.

Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2024

Years of low levels of investment have held Scotland back, Kate Forbes says

The Deputy First Minister and Economy Secretary said private investment is ‘essential’ to growing the economy.

The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2024

New coalition calls for ‘overhaul’ of Scotland’s devolved taxes

The group Tax Justice Scotland said that simply ‘tweaking’ the current system risks ‘failing’ communities.

The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2024

Storm Bert set to bring travel disruption and flooding

The country is braced for the storm’s arrival on Saturday, with several weather warnings coming into effect following a cold snap.

Evening Standard · Nov 23, 2024

In Pictures: Balmoral blanketed in snow as Scotland faces worst of the cold snap

More than 54 schools shut in the Highland Council region on Friday because of the snow and at least 27 more closed in Aberdeenshire.

Evening Standard · Nov 22, 2024

First of two over-budget and delayed ferries finally delivered

The Glen Sannox and its sister ship the Glen Rosa were due to enter service on Scotland’s west coast in 2018.

Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2024

Swinney says ‘we’ve all moved on’ after Eric Trump criticises support for Harris

The son of the US president-elect said it was ‘nasty’ of the First Minister to endorse his Democrat rival before the election.

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2024