The Latest Breaking News from John Swinney

Date set for Scottish budget as Swinney sounds alarm over Tory chaos

THE date for the next Scottish budget has been announced amid heightened uncertainty caused by the rogue Westminster government.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 6, 2022

UPDATE: Swinney agrees to publish budget on 15 December

The Scottish Fiscal Commission requires 10 weeks notice of a draft budget

Insider UK · Oct 6, 2022

Swinney rejects accusation of ‘secrecy’ over resignations from Covid inquiry

The Deputy First Minister addressed an urgent question in the Scottish Parliament on the issue.

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2022

I can’t promise to insulate Scotland from ‘fiscal recklessness’, says Swinney

John Swinney appeared before Finance and Public Administration Committee on Tuesday.

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2022

Chair of Scotland's Covid-19 inquiry steps down for 'personal reasons'

The inquiry was convened with the purpose of scrutinising government decisions on lockdowns, vaccines and efforts to contain the spread of the virus.

Daily Record · Oct 3, 2022

Chair of Scottish Government's Covid public inquiry steps down

THE judge appointed to chair the independent public inquiry into the handling of the Covid pandemic in Scotland is resigning from the role.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 3, 2022

Head of public inquiry into handling of Covid in Scotland stepping down

Lady Poole is resigning as chairwoman of the Scottish Covid-19 Public Inquiry for personal reasons.

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2022

Devolved administrations call for urgent talks with Chancellor

Ministers from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland say more funding is needed from Westminster to protect vital public services.

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2022

Scottish Government demand urgent meeting with Chancellor over 'damaging' tax proposals

Deputy First Minister John Swinney has written to Kwasi Kwarteng with the Welsh and Northern Ireland Finance Ministers as they mount pressure.

Daily Record · Oct 1, 2022

Emergency budget panel will bring 'robust economic insight'

The fiscal review will be unveiled during the week of 24 October

Insider UK · Sep 30, 2022