Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from John Swinney

New head of Scottish judiciary welcomed to role by John Swinney

A JUDGE who has been “at the forefront of promoting open justice” has been appointed as Scotland’s new Lord President...

The National (Scotland)

'Formidable': Two of Europe's largest battery storage sites to be built in Scotland

An £800 million deal which will create two further battery energy storage sites in Scotland – each of which are the largest in Europe – has…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney to consider Scottish Government’s use of Twitter amid concerns

John Swinney has said he is concerned by the moderation changes at Facebook and Instagram, while signalling that he may reconsider the Scottish…

The National (Scotland)

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Swinney voices concern at Meta changes and will ‘keep considering’ use of X

Facebook and Instagram will move away from using third-party fact checkers to flag misleading content.

Evening Standard

Battery storage sites deemed ‘formidable’ for Scotland’s energy future

Three sites in Scotland will have a theoretical capacity to power 4.5 million homes for two hours.

Evening Standard

Swinney wants to ‘finish the task’ on Scottish independence

The Scottish First Minister said independence was an ‘urgent priority’.

Evening Standard

John Swinney apologises to islanders hit by over-budget and delayed ferries

THE First Minister has apologised to islanders impacted by delays in building two new ferries to serve the routes off Scotland’s west coast ...

The National (Scotland)

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Swinney taking ‘nothing for granted’ on Budget despite Labour plans to abstain

The First Minister said the announcement Labour MSPs will abstain in Budget votes made him ‘more confident’ the proposals will pass.

Evening Standard

John Swinney hits back at BBC presenter on question about Scottish independence

JOHN Swinney has said delivering independence is an “urgent priority” as he hit back at a BBC presenter during an interview on Wednesday…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney says he would not refuse to meet Donald Trump in Scotland

The US president-elect is expected to visit the country this year.

Evening Standard

John Swinney says Budget will ‘maximise’ Scotland’s potential as energy leader

His comments come ahead of a visit to a battery energy storage system site in South Lanarkshire.

The Independent UK

Door still open in budget talks despite Labour abstentions, says Swinney

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has announced his party would abstain in the budget vote.

Evening Standard

Flu cases causing ‘very high levels of winter pressure’ for NHS, says Neil Gray

An increase in flu cases means Scotland’s NHS is facing “very high levels of winter pressure”, Health Secretary Neil Gray said, as the latest…

The National (Scotland)

SNP Budget to pass as Anas Sarwar confirms Scottish Labour will abstain on vote

ANAS Sarwar has confirmed Scottish Labour will abstain on a vote on the Scottish Budget in an interview with the BBC...

The National (Scotland)

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The National (Scotland)

Shona Craven: ‘Don’t feed Elon Musk the troll’ is easier said than done

CHANCES are that by the time you read this, Elon Musk will have made headlines with yet another post on X ...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Labour MPs challenged to 'stand up to Keir Starmer' on NIC tax hikes

THE SNP have challenged Scottish Labour MPs to “stand up to Keir Starmer” on the National Insurance tax hike...

The Guardian - UK

Anas Sarwar accuses Scottish government of ‘weakening every institution’

Scottish Labour leader sets out plan to revive party’s flagging fortunes before Holyrood elections

Evening Standard

Swinney vows to bring down number of Scots on NHS waiting lists

The First Minister hopes the Government’s plans for a National Care Service will not be an ‘impediment’ to reaching a budget deal.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Evening Standard

Musk’s comments on Labour minister Phillips were ‘reprehensible’ – Swinney

The First Minister also suggested rules about foreign donations to UK political should be tightened.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney sparks anger from Greens and Labour with 'populist' Budget warning

FIRST Minister John Swinney has drawn anger from Holyrood opposition parties after warning that a failure to support his SNP Government’s Budget…

The Independent UK

Swinney warns of ‘real damage’ to NHS if opposition MSPs block budget

Scottish First Minister John Swinney warned of the impact if Holyrood fails to approve the Scottish Government’s budget for 2025-26.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney gives verdict on whether Elon Musk will ‘interfere’ in Holyrood election

John Swinney has given his verdict on whether he believes Elon Musk will attempt to “influence” the 2026 Holyrood election.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney to deliver first major speech of 2025 – how to watch

JOHN Swinney is to deliver his first speech of the new year on Monday morning...

Evening Standard

Talk of populist rise ‘preposterous’, says Findlay

First Minister John Swinney is expected to appeal to opposition parties to help pass his Government’s Budget.

The National (Scotland)

Patrick Harvie: Scottish Government must not welcome Donald Trump

THE Scottish Government must make it clear Donald Trump is not welcome in the country, Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie has said.

1 … 66 67 68 69

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations