The Latest Breaking News from John Swinney

Three people and dog reported dead in early-morning hotel blaze - OLD

Emergency services were called to the scene of the fire at the New County Hotel in Perth.

The Independent UK · Jan 2, 2023

Perthshire politicians express condolences after three die in hotel fire

Deputy First Minister John Swinney expressed his condolences for the those who died in a major hotel blaze in Perth.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 2, 2023

The nine most memorable Holyrood moments of 2022

While the UK Government was tearing itself apart, it may have felt like all the attention was on Westminster this year.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 31, 2022

West Dunbartonshire Council’s leader calls for more funding following the Scottish Government’s budget announcement

Council leader Martin Rooney has blasted the Scottish Government saying the budget announcement falls 'far short' of what the council need to bridge a £21million gap.

Daily Record · Dec 20, 2022

Scottish budget was ‘bleak’ and public service reform required - Swinney

Council leaders condemned the spending plans, arguing they could lead to the end of some public services

Insider UK · Dec 19, 2022

Scottish Budget was 'bleak' John Swinney says as councils brace for services impact

Council leaders condemned the budget, saying it could lead to the end of some public services

The National (Scotland) · Dec 18, 2022

John Swinney says Scottish budget was ‘bleak’ and public service reform required

The Deputy First Minister has come under fire over tax rises and the funding settlement for councils

Daily Record · Dec 18, 2022

Scottish budget was ‘bleak’ and public service reform required, says Swinney

The Deputy First Minister said he had to take ‘bold action’ in the face of the cost-of-living crisis.

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2022

How green is the Scottish Budget ... and will it help us reach net zero targets?

THE Scottish Budget has been hailed as the “greenest” finance announcement since devolution, but issues with local government funding could…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 18, 2022

Scottish Government 'failing children' by watering down free school meal plans

Despite pledging to bring in free school meals for all P6 and P7s, ministers have now said the measure will be means-tested.

Daily Record · Dec 18, 2022