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 ...

First Minister is concerned proposed legislation would apply to 16-year-olds, saying that is a ‘very significant issue’ ...

Scotland’s First Minister urges Chancellor to pursue course that experts say could have ‘material impact’ on interest rates ...

John Swinney has refused to rule out freezing the tax thresholds in the Scottish Budget later this year. The First Minister ...

The First Minister said he would not comment on what would be in the upcoming budget but added that investment in public ...

First Minister John Swinney yesterday refused to rule out the measure which would see workers dragged into paying more tax as their wages increase with inflation.

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John Swinney has not dismissed the possibility of freezing tax thresholds as a means to boost the Holyrood Government's ...

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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Several primary schools in Perth and Kinross have reopened as strike action by non-teaching staff in the region continues.