John Swinney3 hrs agoSwinney's 100-day push gives way to bigger battles aheadThe first minister has been ticking off the pledges from his first 100 days in government but on Tuesday he will unveil the bigger picture.3 hrs ago2 days agoFM calls for referendum powers as draft independence bill publishedThe draft bill would be introduced into Parliament if the Scottish government secured the necessary powers from the UK government.2 days ago2 days agoI'm leaving the BBC after MS pain made it hard to carry onElizabeth Quigley, wife of first minister John Swinney, is leaving the BBC on health grounds after almost 27 years.2 days ago3 days agoBurnham calls summit of Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish first ministersThe announcement came as the prime minister makes first official visit to Wales since taking office.3 days ago6 days agoSwinney visits 'crisis' towns asking for help after 1,500 job lossesInverclyde has been hit hard with job losses after decades of deindustrialisation and population decline.6 days ago6 days agoBullying claim against deputy first minister Gilruth is 'baseless' - SwinneyThe first minister has denied that his deputy issued an email naming staff she wanted to be removed.6 days ago20 Aug 2026John Swinney defends £45,000 business-class flights to World CupThe Scottish government spent almost £100,000 on official visits to the United States in June.20 Aug 202612 Aug 2026Swinney calls for Burnham rethink on Chinese factory in HighlandsThe first minister is dismissing claims he is putting political point scoring before national security concerns. 12 Aug 202610 Aug 2026Island businesses hit by ferry disruption to share £3m support package CalMac's west coast ferry network was badly disrupted by breakdowns earlier this year.10 Aug 2026...
