The Latest Breaking News from John Swinney

Millions receive emergency alert amid Storm Eowyn red weather warning

The weather warning comes into force at 10am on Friday.

Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2025

Trains suspended and schools to shut amid Storm Eowyn red weather warning

Police have told people to avoid travel in the affected area on Friday.

Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2025

Hundreds of schools to shut as Storm Eowyn brings red weather warning for wind

Police have warned people not to travel on the roads in or to the affected areas.

Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2025

Anas Sarwar's 'full on John' jibe shows he's 'worried' about election, says FM

ANAS Sarwar is “worried about his position” and his prospects for the next Holyrood election, John Swinney has claimed.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 23, 2025

John Swinney to chair emergency meeting as red weather warning issued

JOHN Swinney has said he will chair a meeting of the Scottish Government’s Resilience Room after a rare red weather warning was issued...

The National (Scotland) · Jan 23, 2025

Red ‘danger to life’ weather warning issued for part of Scotland

The alert covers the central belt including Glasgow and Edinburgh on Friday at the peak of Storm Eowyn.

Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2025

Westminster says it has ‘no plans’ for bespoke migration policy for Scotland

The First Minister wants to see a scheme put in place to allow overseas students to remain in Scotland after graduating.

Evening Standard · Jan 22, 2025

Trump’s ‘deep affection’ for Scotland should be used to country’s advantage – MP

Former Scottish secretary David Mundell asked the Government what it would do to encourage economic benefit during the Trump second presidency.

Evening Standard · Jan 22, 2025

How would SNP's proposed Scottish graduate visa work – and how many would use it?

JOHN Swinney has offered to work with the UK Government on a bespoke Scottish graduate visa scheme – despite Labour repeatedly refusing to…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 22, 2025

John Swinney addresses SNP Government's Elon Musk links after 'Nazi salute' on stage

JOHN Swinney has addressed the Scottish Government's use of Elon Musk's businesses after the billionaire threw multiple "Nazi salutes" ...

The National (Scotland) · Jan 22, 2025