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The Latest Breaking News from the Scottish Government

Swinney ‘waiting with expectation’ for UK ministers to secure whisky tariff deal

The Scottish First Minister said he has put ‘significant effort’ into seeking an agreement to cut the US levies.

Evening Standard

Government to allow flat rate tourist tax

The visitor levy gives councils the power to tax stays in hotels and other accommodation.

The Independent UK

Reeves ‘very clearly’ misled the public ahead of the Budget – Swinney

Labour ministers have denied any suggestion that Ms Reeves misled voters.

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Swinney ‘not being fully candid’ about Cameron Barracks notification – Alexander

The Government has paused plans to house 300 asylum seekers at the site in Inverness.

Evening Standard

Scottish Government ‘wrongly withheld’ information from Sturgeon breach probe

The Information Commissioner ordered the release of some evidence from an investigation into whether Nicola Sturgeon breached the ministerial code.

Evening Standard

Swinney sparks confusion over Mossmorran jobs comment

The First Minister appeared to confirm workers made redundant will be guaranteed job interviews, but it was later confirmed that is not the case.

Evening Standard

Use cash freed up by end of two-child cap to cut income tax, Swinney urged

But the Scottish First Minster said he will instead use the £155 million to further act to reduce child poverty in Scotland.

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FM pledges more cash for tackling poverty after Reeves scraps two-child cap

First Minister John Swinney said money freed up by the Chancellor’s announcement would be used to help in the fight against child poverty.

The Independent UK

Logbooks relating to rogue surgeon Sam Eljamel destroyed months before public inquiry

A representative for patients and families affected by the neurosurgeon’s treatments described this as either “gross negligence or possible malice”

The Independent UK

Swinney urged to increase spending on benefits as Chancellor lifts two-child cap

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar said the UK Government’s actions will lift thousands of Scottish children out of poverty.

Evening Standard

NHS Tayside ‘destroyed logbooks for Eljamel patients in July 2025’ – inquiry

The Eljamel inquiry heard opening statements on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

Creative Scotland too bureaucratic and slow and needs overhauled, review finds

The 70-page report said the national arts body lacked ambition and needed to modernise but said it was still relevant.

Evening Standard

Defence firm could look at employing some Mossmorran workers, Alexander says

The Scottish Secretary hailed a meeting with the Scottish Government and employers as ‘constructive’.

Evening Standard

Scottish Government to work with UK ministers in bid to help Mossmorran workers

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes said the Scottish Government would be involved in talks today with Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander.

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Sturgeon’s ‘gold command’ meetings ‘reduced transparency’, Covid inquiry finds

The former first minister and a small group of ministers and advisers met and made decisions outside the Cabinet.

Evening Standard

I regret the suffering Covid inflicted, says Swinney ahead of inquiry report

The Scottish First Minister’s record during and since the pandemic was criticised by Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar.

Evening Standard

Scottish Government ‘broke promise’ to Mossmorran workers, Swinney told

Scottish Green co-leader Ross Greer raised the closure of the site during First Minister’s Questions on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Forbes makes plea to UK Government after closure plans for ‘cornerstone’ plant

Scottish Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes urged the UK Government to ‘consider what more they can do’ for workers at ExxonMobil’s Mossmorran site.

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MSP urges ExxonMobil to work with governments to avert Mossmorran closure

ExxonMobil announced the site would close on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Scottish Government criticises Labour stance on immigration

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will set out reforms to the UK’s asylum system in the House of Commons on Monday.

Evening Standard

NHS will face pressure this winter during ‘challenging’ flu season, says Swinney

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar accused the Government of forcing the health service to ‘breaking point’.

The Independent UK

Cumming in independence call: Westminster should get boots off our necks

The actor and Traitors US star said he believed Scotland would leave the UK in his lifetime.

Evening Standard

Bonds announcement a ‘proud day for Scotland’, says Swinney

The bonds will be designed to fund infrastructure programmes.

Evening Standard

Scotland ‘on track’ to issue first bonds in 2026-27, says Swinney

It comes after the Scottish Government was given the same high credit rating as the UK by two global agencies.

Evening Standard

Scotland a ‘safe bet’ for investors, Holyrood’s Finance Secretary insists

Shona Robison spoke out ahead of First Minister John Swinney announcing details of a bond scheme by the Scottish Government.

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