Mr Swinney is also expected to take aim at the economic issues facing the UK, with pressure mounting on the Government from increased borrowing costs and turbulence in the financi

First Minister John Swinney hails Denis Law as ‘giant of Scottish football’ - Law remains the only Scottish player to have won a Ballon d’Or, which he was awarded in 1964.

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Ending the two-child cap on some benefits in Scotland could take place earlier than expected, with First Minister John Swinney saying his Government could act in the coming year.Setting out plans to possibly accelerate action,

John Swinney has apologised to patients after a damning report revealed the impact of overcrowding in Scots hospitals. The First Minister today promised his "unrelenting focus" was on making sure people "get the care they deserve" from the NHS.

Scottish Conservative finance spokesman Craig Hoy MSP said: “If the Scottish Parliament votes down the nationalists’ budget then John Swinney will only have himself to blame. “The SNP’s budget makes Scotland the highest taxed part of the UK and ...

JOHN Swinney dubbed himself “full-on John” and vowed to return the SNP to government in 2026 by fixing Scotland’s ailing public services. Speaking exclusively to the Scottish Sun, the First

Ian Murray said the Scottish Government was not "quite sure what they're asking for" when it reached out to the DWP over ending the two-child cap.

The First Minister is taking an increasingly hands on approach to the health brief, with Labour saying Health Secretary Neil Gray has been "sidelined".

First Minister John Swinney has said he would not refuse to meet Donald Trump if he visits Scotland, after the Scottish Greens urged ministers not to do so. The US president-elect, who is due to be inaugurated for the second time on January 20, is expected ...

John Swinney’s comments come ahead of a visit to a battery energy storage system site in South Lanarkshire, where he will welcome more funding for Scotland’s energy transition infrastructure. He said the investment reflects the country’s potential to ...

The First Minister has taken an increasingly hands-on approach to the health brief and his Government’s response to Scotland’s crisis-hit NHS.