John Swinney1 day agoJohn 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.1 day ago12 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 20266 Aug 2026Sturgeon's criticisms of Swinney reveal tensions in SNP ranksThe former first minister's attack on the SNP's 2026 election campaign has led to rebukes from ex-colleagues.6 Aug 20266 Aug 2026SNP write-off value of Murrell motorhome in party accountsThe luxury vehicle was bought for £124,550 by the party's former chief executive as part of a £400,000 embezzlement.6 Aug 20261 Aug 2026Should Scotland's biggest city have an elected mayor?The question of whether or not Scottish cities like Glasgow should have mayors has become something of a live debate in recent weeks.1 Aug 202624 Jul 2026Scottish councils 'starved of cash and powers' by SNP, says AlexanderThe Scottish Secretary also said he wanted "mutual respect" between governments at Holyrood and Westminster.24 Jul 202624 Jul 2026Scotch whisky levy lifted as Trump imposes new wave of US tariffsThe Scottish government welcomed the lifting of the 10% levy, which the US President agreed after the state visit of King Charles.24 Jul 202623 Jul 2026Burnham tells Swinney independence is 'off limits' at Commonwealth Games meetingThe heads of the UK, Scottish and Welsh governments came together ahead of the opening of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.23 Jul 2026...
