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SNP mark 11th indyref anniversary calling for 'fresh start' for Scotland

SCOTLAND “deserves the chance for a fresh start”, the SNP have said, to mark the eleventh anniversary of the independence referendum.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 18, 2025

John Swinney under fire for attendance at Donald Trump state banquet

John Swinney under fire over attendance at Donald Trump banquet ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 18, 2025

Swinney was ‘representing Scotland’ at state banquet for Trump, says minister

An SNP MP had earlier suggested attending the event could show support for ‘genocide in Gaza’.

Evening Standard · Sep 18, 2025

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Whisky deal will ‘absolutely not’ be derailed by No 10 chaos, UK minister claims

A deal on whisky tariffs with the US will “absolutely not” be derailed by the ongoing chaos in Downing Street, a senior UK minister has said ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 17, 2025

Whisky deal will ‘absolutely not’ be derailed by Downing Street chaos – Kendall

First Minister John Swinney said the UK Government was ‘distracted’ by the issues facing the Prime Minister.

Evening Standard · Sep 17, 2025

John Swinney rejects calls to boycott white-tie banquet in Donald Trump's honour

JOHN Swinney has rejected calls to boycott a state banquet at Windsor Castle in Donald Trump’s honour.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 17, 2025

MSPs expected to back ‘landmark’ Bill to scrap Scotland’s not proven verdict

The measure is included in wide-ranging justice legislation to be voted on at Holyrood on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Sep 17, 2025

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Here's what you need to know about Donald Trump's state visit to the UK

DONALD Trump is set to arrive in the UK for an unprecedented second state visit, but there is more than just pomp and ceremony on the agenda.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 16, 2025

Case for Israeli sanctions ‘unanswerable’ after UN report, says Swinney

A three-person group commissioned by the UN concluded Israel was committing genocide in Gaza.

Evening Standard · Sep 16, 2025

'End genocide denial': SNP and Amnesty lead calls for Labour action against Israel

THE UK Government are under extreme pressure to end “genocide denial” and act against Israeli after a key UN report concluded that there is a…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 16, 2025

Elon Musk is a ‘malign influence’, John Swinney says

The Scottish First Minister added he was ‘giving thought’ to the ongoing use of the social media platform X, which is owned by the billionaire.

Evening Standard · Sep 16, 2025

Labour 'risk' whisky deal with US over Peter Mandelson scandal, John Swinney warns

THE First Minister has said the UK Government’s “distraction” over the exit of Peter Mandelson could have an impact on the push for a whisky…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 16, 2025

Douglas Alexander tries to claim UK Government credit for Alexander Dennis furlough

DOUGLAS Alexander has said that the UK Government has been “leading intensive work” on saving jobs at Alexander Dennis – despite the bus…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 15, 2025

Channel 4 to take aim at Donald Trump's lies in 'historic' night of programming

The night of programming on Channel 4 will include a Donald Trump impersonator acting as the continuity announcer.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 15, 2025

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The National (Scotland) · Sep 15, 2025

Alexander Dennis to stay open in Scotland as £4m furlough scheme announced

Major bus firm Alexander Dennis will no longer be shutting its Scottish site, after a multi-million pound furlough scheme was announced to support…

Evening Standard · Sep 15, 2025

Scottish Government provides £4m furlough scheme to keep Alexander Dennis open

The bus firm announced earlier this year that it could leave Scotland.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 15, 2025

John Swinney urged to award ferry replacement contract to Ferguson Marine

Politicians and civic leaders in Inverclyde have urged First Minister John Swinney to directly award a ferry replacement contract to Ferguson Marine…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 15, 2025

John Swinney welcomes Nintendo executive Satoru Shibata at Edinburgh gaming summit

NINTENDO’S managing executive officer will speak at a global gaming summit taking place in Scotland for the first time

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Evening Standard · Sep 14, 2025

Leaders of global video games industry gather for Edinburgh summit

The DICE Europe summit will begin on Monday, described as bringing together the ‘brightest minds in interactive entertainment’.

Evening Standard · Sep 13, 2025

Anti-immigration group and counter-protesters in Falkirk standoff

Scores of people from each side gathered outside the Cladhan Hotel on Saturday.

Evening Standard · Sep 12, 2025

Trade deal on Scotch whisky ‘very high’ on UK Government agenda – Alexander

US President Donald Trump is due to arrive in the UK for a state visit next week.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 11, 2025

Peter Mandelson row shows Scotland's diplomatic 'disadvantage' as part of the Union

THE Peter Mandelson saga has highlighted the “disadvantage” Scotland has by not having its own network of ambassadors.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 11, 2025

Scottish Government erases official photos of Donald Trump and John Swinney meeting

THE Scottish Government erased pictures of John Swinney and Donald Trump meeting in the White House, The National can reveal.

Evening Standard · Sep 11, 2025

Mandelson-Epstein emails made me very uncomfortable, says Sarwar

The Labour peer was sacked as ambassador to the US on Thursday over his friendship with the paedophile.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 11, 2025

Anas Sarwar defends Keir Starmer's handling of Peter Mandelson saga

ANAS Sarwar has defended Keir Starmer's handling of the row over Peter Mandelson's role.

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