How to watch Ireland vs Scotland: TV channel and live stream for Six Nations today Two title hopefuls face off in Dublin Evening Standard · Mar 14
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 · Mar 14
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 · Mar 14
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 · Mar 14
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. Evening Standard · Mar 14
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 · Mar 13
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 · Mar 13
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. Evening Standard · Mar 12
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 · Mar 12
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 · Mar 12
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 · Mar 12
Glasgow Central partially reopens days after devastating fire nearby The fire broke out on Sunday afternoon. The Independent UK · Mar 11
Some train services resume at Glasgow Central station after fire The fire broke out on Sunday afternoon. Evening Standard · Mar 11
The Independent UK · Mar 10 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.
Evening Standard · Mar 10 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.
The Independent UK · Mar 9 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 · Mar 9 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 · Mar 9 Old Firm violence ‘completely and utterly unacceptable’, says Swinney Fans stormed the pitch after the game on Sunday.
The Independent UK · Mar 9 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’
Evening Standard · Mar 9 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 · Mar 8 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 · Mar 8 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 · Mar 6 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 · Mar 5 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’.