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First Minister John Swinney during a speech at the Fife Renewables Centre

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John Swinney tells investment summit that growth will help tackle child poverty

Experts have suggested that the increase is due to the impacts of the cost of living crisis

Experts have suggested that the increase is due to the impacts of the cost of living crisis

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English residents moving to Scotland at near record levels, new data shows

Alex Salmond's court case against the Scottish Government is set to continue despite his death

Alex Salmond's court case against the Scottish Government is set to continue despite his death

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Alex Salmond's court case against the Scottish Government to continue

Fares on CalMac ferries will rise by 10 per cent next year, the Government has said

Fares on CalMac ferries will rise by 10 per cent next year, the Government has said

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Ferry fares across Scotland to rise by 10 per cent, Government announces

Alex Salmond died in North Macedonia from a suspected heart attack

Alex Salmond died in North Macedonia from a suspected heart attack

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UK Government pressed to arrange RAF flight to return Alex Salmond's body

Former first minister Alex Salmond speaking in the House of Commons, London in 2010.

Former first minister Alex Salmond speaking in the House of Commons, London in 2010.

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George Kerevan: Why the political ghost of Salmond will retain his seat at the table

The programme grew out of the Scottish Government’s Healthier Future Strategy

The programme grew out of the Scottish Government’s Healthier Future Strategy

Scottish Government

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Convenience without a compromise on health for home-cooked meals

Vans housing multiple cameras will use AI technology to analyse whether a motorist could be using a phone or driving without a seat belt

Vans housing multiple cameras will use AI technology to analyse whether a motorist could be using a phone or driving without a seat belt

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Plans to catch drivers using phones or no seat belts revealed

As long as we’re useful to UK, we’ll never be independent

The Scottish Government is exploring banning or restricting bottom trawling in 20 of Scotland’s offshore marine protected areas

The Scottish Government is exploring banning or restricting bottom trawling in 20 of Scotland’s offshore marine protected areas

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Marine havens free from bottom-trawl fishing will rejuvenate our seas and communities

The charities Christian Aid and the Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund (Sciaf) will each receive £175,000 from the Government’s humanitarian emergency fund

The charities Christian Aid and the Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund (Sciaf) will each receive £175,000 from the Government’s humanitarian emergency fund

Scottish Government to send aid to drought-hit communities in Africa

UK Food Minister Daniel Zeichner (top right), Scottish Agriculture Minister Jim Fairlie, and a glass of Scotch whisky

UK Food Minister Daniel Zeichner (top right), Scottish Agriculture Minister Jim Fairlie, and a glass of Scotch whisky

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Scottish food and drink exports 'at risk' as Labour consider enacting Tory laws

Alex Salmond pictured throughout his political career

Alex Salmond pictured throughout his political career

Alex Salmond in pictures: The life of a Scottish political giant

Before his death the Alba Party leader had been vocal on social media about how Tony Blair had previously compared the Scottish Parliament to an “English Parish Council”

Before his death the Alba Party leader had been vocal on social media about how Tony Blair had previously compared the Scottish Parliament to an “English Parish Council”

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'Scotland is a country not a county': Alex Salmond's final post hours before death

More than 460,000 bus journeys have been made by those issued with cards in the Shetland Islands Council

More than 460,000 bus journeys have been made by those issued with cards in the Shetland Islands Council

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Renewed calls to give young Scots free inter–island ferry fares

John Swinney suggested Keir Starmer's tenure so far as Prime Minister has not been 'plain sailing'

John Swinney suggested Keir Starmer's tenure so far as Prime Minister has not been 'plain sailing'

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John Swinney ‘optimistic’ about 2026 election after 100 days of Labour Government

The inaugural 'nations and regions' meeting has been mired in controversy over the exclusion of Scottish city council leaders

The inaugural 'nations and regions' meeting has been mired in controversy over the exclusion of Scottish city council leaders

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John Swinney presses Keir Starmer to include Scottish cities in key summit

Ionad Chaluim Chille Ìle is a Gaelic and Heritage Centre in Bowmore on the island of Islay

Ionad Chaluim Chille Ìle is a Gaelic and Heritage Centre in Bowmore on the island of Islay

Scottish Gaelic centre welcomes government grant for virtual experience

Protesters gathered outside the Queen Elizabeth House where Keir Starmer met with John Swinney and other UK leaders

Protesters gathered outside the Queen Elizabeth House where Keir Starmer met with John Swinney and other UK leaders

Council of the Nations and Regions

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Protesters gather as Keir Starmer hosts regions summit

Giving asylum seekers free bus travel is a question of basic respect, writes Mark Ruskell

Giving asylum seekers free bus travel is a question of basic respect, writes Mark Ruskell

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Mark Ruskell: Free bus travel for asylum seekers would change lives

John Swinney is to meet with Keir Starmer privately ahead of the first meeting of the Council of Nations and Regions

John Swinney is to meet with Keir Starmer privately ahead of the first meeting of the Council of Nations and Regions

Council of the Nations and Regions

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John Swinney to press Keir Starmer on investment for Scotland in private meeting

Justice Secretary Angela Constance confirmed the plans on Thursday

Justice Secretary Angela Constance confirmed the plans on Thursday

Angela Constance

Short-term prisoners in Scotland to be released earlier, Scottish Government confirms

A cruise ship tax would give councils the power to levy the charge and keep the proceeds

A cruise ship tax would give councils the power to levy the charge and keep the proceeds

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SNP set to introduce cruise ship tax in bid to strike deal with Greens

Members of Extinction Rebellion climate protest chain themselves to the Scottish parliament at Holyrood tuesday..Pic Gordon Terris/The Herald.4/5/19.

Members of Extinction Rebellion climate protest chain themselves to the Scottish parliament at Holyrood tuesday..Pic Gordon Terris/The Herald.4/5/19.

The SNP can’t claim to be climate leaders without any action

Orkney Islands Council plans to introduce eight new vessels in total to help better link communities

Orkney Islands Council plans to introduce eight new vessels in total to help better link communities

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Council secures millions in funding to help replace ageing ferry fleet

Solicitor Aamer Anwar alongside Skeku Bayoh's sister Kadi Johnson

Solicitor Aamer Anwar alongside Skeku Bayoh's sister Kadi Johnson

Family of Sheku Bayoh accuse Scottish Government of 'stonewalling' inquiry decision

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar pictured in the Scottish Parliament

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar pictured in the Scottish Parliament

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Labour fuel payment cut vote rebel speaks out after defying Anas Sarwar

Kate Forbes said the Scottish Government wants Scotland to be a welcoming place for migrants

Kate Forbes said the Scottish Government wants Scotland to be a welcoming place for migrants

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Kate Forbes condemns ‘drumbeat of negativity’ about Scotland from opposition parties

First Minister John Swinney

First Minister John Swinney

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John Swinney: Scotland's north east must become powerhouse of renewables revolution

A record £36 million is being spent on road safety in 2024-25

A record £36 million is being spent on road safety in 2024-25

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Scottish Government to consult on speed limit changes amid rising road deaths

First Minister John Swinney has stuck by plans to set up a National Care Service in Scotland

First Minister John Swinney has stuck by plans to set up a National Care Service in Scotland

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John Swinney stands by National Care Service plans as union withdraws support

John Swinney is expected to welcome the announcement to CentreStage, a performing arts charity in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, on Tuesday

John Swinney is expected to welcome the announcement to CentreStage, a performing arts charity in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, on Tuesday

Scottish Government awards grants to help families in poverty across the country

Boris Johnson delivers a speech in London

Boris Johnson delivers a speech in London

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Controversial ex-Boris Johnson adviser up for Scottish charity job

This section is due to become operational in the spring of 2028

This section is due to become operational in the spring of 2028

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Work to dual stretch of A9 to begin this month, Scottish Government confirms

Ross Greer has said the Scottish Greens are 'prepared to co-operate' with the Government

Ross Greer has said the Scottish Greens are 'prepared to co-operate' with the Government

Scottish Government

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Greens will back Budget if Scottish Government 'stretches devolution'

The medieval harbour sits east of the ruined cathedral in the seaside town of St Andrews

The medieval harbour sits east of the ruined cathedral in the seaside town of St Andrews

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Scottish trust welcomes government grant to restore town's historic pier

First Minister John Swinney announced funding for marine, coastal, and island projects on Monday

First Minister John Swinney announced funding for marine, coastal, and island projects on Monday

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John Swinney announces funding to restore Scottish town's historic pier

The Grangemouth oil refinery will close in the second quarter of 2025

The Grangemouth oil refinery will close in the second quarter of 2025

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George Kerevan: New oil war could be looming – what would that mean for Scotland?

Prime Minister Keir Starmer embraces Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves

Prime Minister Keir Starmer embraces Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves

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Tommy Sheppard: SNP need to redouble efforts to win disillusioned voters back

The minimum price of alcohol has risen from 50p to 65p a unit in Scotland

The minimum price of alcohol has risen from 50p to 65p a unit in Scotland

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'It saves lives': Experts urge England to follow Scotland on minimum unit pricing

Keir Starmer is set to hold the first meeting of the council of nations and regions

Keir Starmer is set to hold the first meeting of the council of nations and regions

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Keir Starmer to host first council of nations and regions in Scotland

First Minister of Scotland John Swinney during a visit to Castlebrae Community High School, in Niddrie

First Minister of Scotland John Swinney during a visit to Castlebrae Community High School, in Niddrie

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John Swinney's dad refuses to tell him who he votes for

The Grangemouth oil refinery will close in the second quarter of 2025 with the loss of 400 jobs. (Image: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)

The Grangemouth oil refinery will close in the second quarter of 2025 with the loss of 400 jobs. (Image: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)

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Just transition plan for Grangemouth site delayed until spring

The new Labour Government has pledged to reset the relationship between Westminster, but experts say part of this must include action on the Internal Market Act

The new Labour Government has pledged to reset the relationship between Westminster, but experts say part of this must include action on the Internal Market Act

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UK Internal Market Act creating 'road block' for devolution, experts say

A protester calling on the Scottish Government to reinstate £6.6 million of Creative Scotland funding

A protester calling on the Scottish Government to reinstate £6.6 million of Creative Scotland funding

Angus Robertson

Creative Scotland funding delayed until 'UK Budget clarity', says Culture Secretary

Patrick Harvie pressed John Swinney on funding for arms companies

Patrick Harvie pressed John Swinney on funding for arms companies

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Scottish Government urged to end funding to companies arming Israel

Stephen Noon is set to join John Swinney’s team just a week after he published a major report on breaking the independence stalemate

Stephen Noon is set to join John Swinney’s team just a week after he published a major report on breaking the independence stalemate

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John Swinney appoints former Yes strategist as special adviser

Russell Findlay alongside Scottish Tory Deputy Leader Rachael Hamilton during his first appearance as the new Scottish Conservative leader at First Minster's Questions

Russell Findlay alongside Scottish Tory Deputy Leader Rachael Hamilton during his first appearance as the new Scottish Conservative leader at First Minster's Questions

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Russell Findlay makes a sleepy FMQs debut as Scottish Tory leader

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar in the main chamber of the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood, Edinburgh

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar in the main chamber of the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood, Edinburgh

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Lesley Riddoch: SNP must be marvelling at their luck amid Labour’s polling implosion

More than 500 items will be shipped to Ukraine

More than 500 items will be shipped to Ukraine

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Scotland will donate £800k worth of medical equipment to Ukraine, says John Swinney

Sacha Deshmukh said there was no reason for the Scottish Government to delay the Human Rights Bill

Sacha Deshmukh said there was no reason for the Scottish Government to delay the Human Rights Bill

Amnesty International

Amnesty International boss concerned over Holyrood approach to Israel

The August 8 date was the most popular among government staff

The August 8 date was the most popular among government staff

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Oasis ticket site accessed nearly 10,000 times on public sector server

Outside the 25th anniversary of the reconvening of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh

Outside the 25th anniversary of the reconvening of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh

Coronation of King Charles III

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Seamus Logan: Only oath MPs should swear is to their constituents

The Green’s call for cross-party unity comes ahead of speculation that the SNP is preparing to “water down” rent controls

The Green’s call for cross-party unity comes ahead of speculation that the SNP is preparing to “water down” rent controls

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SNP warned robust rent controls needed instead of 'watering down' regulations