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Families living in fear of racial harassment amid ‘provocative nationalism’ in UK

More than one in three school and college leaders say their students or teachers have experienced racial harassment while on the school commute

The Independent UK

John Swinney says he would not take teenage son to an Old Firm derby after latest disorder

A number of arrests have been made after last weekend’s match which saw both sets of fans storm the pitch at thr end of the game

The Independent UK

I would not take my son to an Old Firm game, says Swinney after latest disorder

Fans of both clubs invaded the pitch after the end of the game at Ibrox last week, with stewards and police attacked.

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Better future possible for Scotland away from Westminster, John Swinney to say

The First Minister will tell an SNP conference that Westminster’s economic model is ‘totally broken’.

Evening Standard

Swinney recalls contrast of son’s birth on day of Dunblane tragedy

The First Minister was speaking 30 years on from the murder of 16 children and their teacher at Dunblane Primary School.

The Independent UK

Scots have growing confidence in SNP, claims Swinney ahead of conference

SNP members will gather in Edinburgh on Saturday for the party’s final conference before May’s election.

The Independent UK

Fire-ravaged remains of historic Glasgow building will be demolished

The B-listed structure on Union Street has continued to collapse in the days since the blaze broke out on Sunday.

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Scotland’s political leaders pay tribute to Dunblane victims

First Minister John Swinney told MSPs his own son was born on the day of the tragedy – the deadliest mass shooting in UK history.

Evening Standard

Support for businesses affected by Glasgow fire to be outlined soon – Swinney

The First Minister said firms destroyed or forced to shut will be assisted, as will those impacted by ongoing access restrictions.

Evening Standard

Voters can judge me in 2031 if I miss child poverty target – Swinney

The First Minister has made tackling poverty a key focus of his Government.

Evening Standard

Glasgow Central partially reopens days after devastating fire nearby

The fire broke out on Sunday afternoon.

The Independent UK

Some train services resume at Glasgow Central station after fire

The fire broke out on Sunday afternoon.

Evening Standard

Glasgow Central high level closed for rest of week after building fire

Network Rail said the low level part of Glasgow Central will open on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Glasgow will flourish again, says Swinney, as he pledges fire rebuild support

The First Minister addressed MSPs for the first time since the major blaze in the city on Sunday.

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Nine arrested after disorder at Rangers and Celtic Scottish Cup tie

Several officers and members of the public were injured after fans invaded the Ibrox Stadium pitch.

Evening Standard

Enormous damage and significant disruption after Glasgow Central fire – Swinney

All train services from Scotland’s busiest station were cancelled on Monday, and it is unlikely to reopen on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Old Firm violence ‘completely and utterly unacceptable’, says Swinney

Fans stormed the pitch after the game on Sunday.

The Independent UK

Passengers warned of major disruption after Glasgow Central fire

National Rail confirmed the station would remain closed, stating there was ‘no estimate on when the station will reopen’

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Evening Standard

Internal polling convinced me to quit as first minister, Humza Yousaf says

Mr Yousaf announced his resignation as Scotland’s leader in April 2024.

Evening Standard

John Swinney ‘deeply sorry’ for those affected by hospital dirty water scandal

More than 80 children developed infections because of dirty water at the hospital between 2017 and 2021.

Evening Standard

Scotland ‘should not be participating’ in US-Iran conflict, says peer

Lord Jeremy Purvis was speaking after John Swinney said he would consider blocking US forces from using Prestwick Airport.

Evening Standard

John Swinney hails growth in Scotland’s ‘entrepreneurial ecosystem’

The First Minister spoke out as Techscaler’s annual report showed the programme has helped tech founders increase investment.

Evening Standard

John Swinney ‘concerned’ about Scots trapped in Middle East as conflict rages

The First Minister said the Scottish Government is working with UK ministers to bring people home ‘as quickly as it is safe to do so’.

Evening Standard

Labour sees four-point bounce in latest poll while SNP on track for election win

The Ipsos Scotland poll spoke to 1,096 people between February 19 and 25.

Evening Standard

Reeves reaffirms commitment to end windfall tax in talks with North Sea bosses

The Chancellor met figures from BP, TotalEnergies and Serica in Downing Street.

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