First Minister John Swinney has urged the UK government to change fiscal rules so it can borrow more to fund public services.

JOHN Swinney refused to rule out imposing more “stealth taxes” — amid concerns Rachel Reeves could do the same at next week’s ...

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Scotland’s First Minister has called for a borrowing splurge in next week’s UK Budget, despite experts warning that it could ...

The First Minister said he had not come to a “final view” on whether Scots should have the right to end their life.

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The strikes targeting Perth and Kinross over the next fortnight come after Unison members in non-teaching roles rejected a ...

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The death of Scottish former First Minister Alex Salmond is 'desperately sad', First Minister John Swinney said. Salmond, who ...

The first minister of Scotland has paid tribute to his former colleague, Alex Salmond, saying he left a “fundamental ...

FIRST Minister John Swinney will attend a major international investment summit in London on Monday. Hosted by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the summit will bring more than 300 industry leaders ...

Before his speech, Mr Swinney said: “The North East has been at the heart of Scotland’s recent industrial story, becoming ...