The Latest Breaking News from John Swinney

JOHN Swinney is to stand down as a minister following the SNP's leadership election.

GDP in Scotland is still 0.3% below pre-pandemic levels recorded in the final three months of 2019

The saving to Perth and Kinross Council of from eight days of school closures in February and March triggered by teachers striking should go towards study hubs to help those sitting SQA exams advises Perthshire North MSP John Swinney in a response he made to concerned parents.

KATE Forbes has responded to comments made by Deputy First Minister John Swinney about the leadership candidate’s stance on equal marriage.

Deputy first minister John Swinney intervenes as activists call for Forbes to withdraw from leadership campaign

The Deputy First Minister said SNP members will soon "make their judgment" on the views expressed by Forbes during the race to replace Nicola Sturgeon.

Strikes are taking place in certain areas around the country.

The Scottish Deputy First Minister was speaking as the row over the Finance Secretary’s religious beliefs continued.

The Scottish Deputy First Minister was speaking as the row over the Finance Secretary’s religious beliefs continued.

The windfall came from extra Barnett consequentials and a forecasting error

Members of the Educational Institute of Scotland are involved in a long-running pay dispute.