First Minister John Swinney is bringing forward an annual announcement on his policy and legislative goals. The SNP leader said moving the programme for government to 6 May would "enable a full ...

John Swinney warned of the economic impact of the policy decisions taken by the Trump administration, saying it would likely cause damage if the Scottish Government fails to take action.

Swinney said the programme for government would be published on May 6, “a date that will enable a full year of delivery between now and the Scottish election”. Asked if there would be a ...

John Swinney has awarded his ministers a near £20,000 wage rise but has turned down the pay bump himself to avoid the perception he is "benefiting" from his own decisions. Scotland's first ...

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. John Swinney has said he will be publishing his Government’s legislative programme earlier than usual to allow for a “full year of ...

John Swinney has said he will be publishing his Government's legislative programme earlier than usual to allow for a "full year of delivery" ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections. The First ...

FIRST Minister John Swinney will host a press conference at Bute House today. Media have been invited to the official residence where Swinney is expected to set out how he intends make Scotland “as ...

John Swinney has been urged to make it a criminal offence to not report the sexual abuse of children. Labour MP Joani Reid has written to the First Minster, calling on him to consider making it ...

Since then, Mr Swinney has insisted he had a “very constructive” meeting with Trump junior in Bute House about investing in Scotland. But the word “constructive” should tell you the ...