The Latest Breaking News from John Swinney

Swinney says he offers a ‘programme for a better Scotland’

The Scottish First Minister promised more GP appointments and to end peak-time rail fares for travellers ‘for good’.

Evening Standard · May 6, 2025

Wes Streeting admits winter fuel payment cuts was factor in Labour election losses as he refuses to rule out rowback

But he said there was no ‘formal review’ under way in Government

Evening Standard · May 6, 2025

Veterans and families to attend VE Day 80th anniversary commemorations

A special concert will take place in Edinburgh on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · May 6, 2025

Lorraine Kelly recovering at home after ‘preventative’ ovary removal surgery

A number of fellow stars wished the TV presenter well after she underwent the operation.

Evening Standard · May 5, 2025

Swinney aims to offer ‘hope for a better Scotland’ in government programme

The Scottish First Minister will unveil his government’s programme for the coming year in a keynote statement to Holyrood on Tuesday.

The Independent UK · May 4, 2025

Swinney says there is a ‘very real possibility’ Farage could be UK’s next PM

Scotland’s First Minister said he is ‘fearful of what lies ahead’ as he condemned the ‘alien values that Nigel Farage is peddling’.

Evening Standard · May 4, 2025

Heineken to create around 1,000 jobs with £40m pub investment

It said more than 600 of its 2,400 UK venues will receive investment funds to make improvements over the next year.

The Independent UK · May 4, 2025

John Swinney to reveal stance on Holyrood Assisted Dying Bill this week

The Scottish First Minister said he would make his position clear ahead of a key vote on the proposed legislation on May 13.

Evening Standard · May 4, 2025

Reform rise sees Unionist parties shifting further to the right

THE rise of Reform has seen Unionist parties move further to the right, giving Yes parties an opportunity to put forward a different vision for…

The National (Scotland) · May 4, 2025

Experts warn far- right are ‘weaponising Christianity’

EXPERTS have warned that far-right groups are weaponising Christianity for their political agendas and have urged churches to speak out against…

The National (Scotland) · May 4, 2025