However, most importantly, it is about deciding to take Scotland’s future into our own hands. It is only by taking charge of ...

John Swinney says there will be a massive overhaul of public services - but insists this is not a knee-jerk reaction to ...

The first minister is looking towards independence but must balance government business with calls for a second referendum.

Scotland's first minister has defended guidance issued to schools on how to deal with violent and aggressive behaviour from ...

Scottish Conservative Party leader Russell Findlay calls the guidance "tedious, hand-wringing nonsense" which is "complicated ...

Days after Israel launched its first strikes against Iran, the US sent dozens of military aircraft across Europe including to ...

First Minister accused of raising the prospect of job losses through political choice rather than financial necessity ...

First Minister John Swinney is due to set out his vision of an independent Scotland as 'modern, dynamic and forward-looking'.

While speaking to journalists on Monday, Mr Swinney said the change in policy from the UK government would increase ...

First Minister John Swinney has provided an update on winter fuel payments in Scotland.

A lack of recent meetings between the Scottish Government and the Treasury is an “issue of concern”, First Minister John ...

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar said the First Minister’s claims that he found out about the issues facing the firm only ...