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John Swinney refutes reports he will ask Reform UK for Budget deal

THE First Minister has refuted reports that he will enter into negotiations with Reform UK to pass the Scottish Budget.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 25, 2025

John Swinney slams Jackie Baillie 'hypocrisy' in feisty NHS waiting times debate

JOHN Swinney hit out at Jackie Baillie for “hypocrisy” at FMQs after she accused the Scottish Government of "fiddling" with NHS…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 25, 2025

Scottish Government to intervene in STV plans to axe jobs and Aberdeen show

FIRST Minister John Swinney confirmed that the Scottish Government will “engage” with STV and trade unions after the broadcaster announced a…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 25, 2025

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Greens motion could see Edinburgh become first Scottish city to boycott Israel

THE Scottish Greens are calling for Edinburgh to become the first city in Scotland to boycott Israel

The National (Scotland) · Sep 25, 2025

Alan Cumming backs campaign for Scotland to become first ‘rewilding nation’

The Scottish Rewilding Alliance is calling on the Scottish Government to commit to rewilding 30% of the country’s land and seas.

Evening Standard · Sep 24, 2025

Scottish Secretary panned for backing post-Brexit law which 'undermines devolution'

THE SCOTTISH Secretary has been panned for his continued backing of a post-Brexit law that his own predecessor admitted was undermining devolution…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 24, 2025

Expansion of poverty programme to deliver ‘lasting change,’ announced by John Swinney

FIRST Minister John Swinney has announced an expansion of the integrated poverty support programme in Scotland ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 24, 2025

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Audience backs the Union in debut Edinburgh University debate

A UNIVERSITY of Edinburgh debate on whether Scotland should be an independent country ended with the majority of students voting No ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 23, 2025

Scottish alcohol deaths fall to lowest level since 2019

ALCOHOL deaths in Scotland fell to their lowest level since before the pandemic last year, figures show ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 23, 2025

Scottish Government announces £100k funding to tackle disruptive seagulls

Funding of £100,000 will be given to councils to control seagulls ahead of a summit on Tuesday ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 23, 2025

Is drilling for new oil and gas in the North Sea back on the agenda?

IS it a coincidence that less than a week after Donald Trump urged the UK to “drill baby drill” in the North Sea, that ministers are reportedly…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 22, 2025

Scottish Government 'protecting profits' with Housing Bill climbdown, union says

A TENANTS union has accused the Scottish Government of “prioritising landlords” ahead of a key vote on the Housing Bill ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 22, 2025

Climate Action Secretary urged to intervene and block Ayrshire incinerator permit

ENVIRONMENTAL campaigners have branded the Scottish Government’s incinerator ban as “worthless” and urged the Climate Action Secretary to…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 22, 2025

'We stand in solidarity': First Minister writes to Palestinians arriving in Scotland

John Swinney has written to the Palestinians who have arrived in Scotland to receive medical treatment ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 20, 2025

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The National (Scotland) · Sep 19, 2025

Scottish Labour MP slammed over 'irresponsible' claim on grooming gangs inquiry

THE SNP have hit back at a Scottish Labour MP for making “irresponsible” claims over calls for a grooming gang inquiry and peddling the “same…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 19, 2025

More than a quarter of oil and gas workers looking to quit, survey finds

More than a quarter of oil and gas workers are looking to quit the sector, a new survey has found ...

Evening Standard · Sep 18, 2025

Tory MSP Douglas Ross to report allegation of assault by minister to police

He claims he was assaulted by Jamie Hepburn in the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 18, 2025

'Not good enough': John Swinney hits back at Tory attacks on Scottish benefit system

JOHN Swinney hit back at the Scottish Tory leader’s criticism of the “soaring benefits bill”, accusing Russell Findlay of not setting out…

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The National (Scotland) · Sep 18, 2025

Ministers urged to reject Flamingo Land plans for Loch Lomond 'for good'

The Scottish Government should reject the controversial development plans for the shores of Loch Lomond “for good”, the Greens have said ...

Evening Standard · Sep 17, 2025

Family of Emma Caldwell ‘betrayed’ over inquiry document, lawyer says

Ms Caldwell was murdered in 2005 but it was not until last year that Iain Packer was convicted of her killing.

Evening Standard · Sep 17, 2025

‘Landmark Bill’ abolishing Scotland’s not proven verdict passed at Holyrood

MSPs have approved wide-ranging legislation proposed by the Scottish Government to reform how the justice system operates.

Evening Standard · Sep 16, 2025

Famed Scottish actors call for action on pensioner poverty

Charity Independent Age found almost 160,000 pensioners in Scotland were in poverty.

Evening Standard · 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.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 16, 2025

Rough sleeping in Scotland at worst level on record, new figures show

THE number of people who reported having slept rough before making a homelessness application is at the highest level on record, new figures show

The National (Scotland) · Sep 16, 2025

SNP Government considering boycott of 'malign' Elon Musk's X, John Swinney says

THE Scottish Government is considering boycotting Twitter/X after its owner Elon Musk spoke at a far-right rally to stir up “tension and animosity…

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