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UPDATE: Swinney agrees to publish budget on 15 December

The Scottish Fiscal Commission requires 10 weeks notice of a draft budget

Insider UK

Swinney rejects accusation of ‘secrecy’ over resignations from Covid inquiry

The Deputy First Minister addressed an urgent question in the Scottish Parliament on the issue.

The Independent UK

John Swinney denies 'political interference' in Scottish covid inquiry after legal team quits

The Deputy First Minister said he could not legally tell MSPs when the inquiry would begin hearing evidence.

Daily Record

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Swinney hits back at 'political interference' claims over Covid inquiry resignations

JOHN Swinney has vehemently denied suggestions of “political interference” in the independent Covid inquiry, after a slew of resignations from…

The National (Scotland)

I can’t promise to insulate Scotland from ‘fiscal recklessness’ - Swinney

The Deputy First Minister is due to lay out his response to the Chancellor's economic plans soon

Insider UK

John Swinney: I can’t promise to insulate Scotland from UK's ‘fiscal recklessness’

Markets spiralled in September after Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng announced plans the Government hoped would drive economic growth.

The National (Scotland)

I can’t promise to insulate Scotland from ‘fiscal recklessness’, says Swinney

John Swinney appeared before Finance and Public Administration Committee on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

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Chair of Scotland's Covid-19 inquiry steps down for 'personal reasons'

The inquiry was convened with the purpose of scrutinising government decisions on lockdowns, vaccines and efforts to contain the spread of the virus.

Daily Record

Chair of Scottish Government's Covid public inquiry steps down

THE judge appointed to chair the independent public inquiry into the handling of the Covid pandemic in Scotland is resigning from the role.

The National (Scotland)

Head of public inquiry into handling of Covid in Scotland stepping down

Lady Poole is resigning as chairwoman of the Scottish Covid-19 Public Inquiry for personal reasons.

The Independent UK

Devolved administrations call for urgent talks with Chancellor

Ministers from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland say more funding is needed from Westminster to protect vital public services.

The Independent UK

Scottish Government demand urgent meeting with Chancellor over 'damaging' tax proposals

Deputy First Minister John Swinney has written to Kwasi Kwarteng with the Welsh and Northern Ireland Finance Ministers as they mount pressure.

Daily Record

Emergency budget panel will bring 'robust economic insight'

The fiscal review will be unveiled during the week of 24 October

Insider UK

Truss: I want to work with Nicola Sturgeon

The Prime Minister stood by her economic plans despite a tumultuous week for the UK economy.

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Insider UK

Unions vote to accept council pay deal

Both Unison and Unite's local government members have now accepted the latest deal

The Independent UK

John Swinney: I’ve never seen financial strain like this – even in 2008

His comments came as the pound fell to its lowest level against the dollar after the Chancellor’s plans were announced on Friday.

Daily Record

Free laptops or tablets to West Dunbartonshire schoolchildren promise has been broken says MSP

During the 2021 Holyrood election campaign, the SNP claimed they would deliver “into the hands of every school child in Scotland a laptop, Chromebook or tablet to use in school and at home”.

The National (Scotland)

'Unmitigated disaster': Serious concern over IMF's warning to Tory Chancellor

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) rebuked the UK Government in the days following Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-budget

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The Independent UK

John Swinney: I am very concerned by IMF statement on UK tax plans

The International Monetary Fund said it was ‘closely monitoring’ the situation, urging the Chancellor to ‘re-evaluate the measures’.

Daily Record

SNP ministers under pressure to call in police over ferry fiasco deal

Following a bombshell BBC documentary the Scottish Tories have called on Police Scotland to intervene to look at the fiasco.

Insider UK

Ferguson ferry contract 'may have been rigged'

New BBC documentary reveals details contained within a leaked dossier

Daily Record

Tory tax cuts leave UK economy in a 'very dangerous place', warns John Swinney

The SNP finance secretary said no decision had been made on whether the Scottish Government would replicate any of the tax cuts announced in Westminster last week.

Insider UK

UPDATE: Mini-budget 'would be wrong to follow' - Sturgeon

First Minister's comments follow her deputy stating that a Scottish Government response would be base around fairness

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney: Scottish Government to 'reflect carefully' on Chancellor's tax cuts

John Swinney said the Chancellor's tax cuts will have "significant" consequences

The Independent UK

John Swinney: Scottish Government to reflect fairly on UK tax cuts

The Deputy First Minister told BBC Radio’s Good Morning Scotland the UK economy is in a ‘very dangerous place’ after the plans were announced.

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