John Swinney

Unions previously warned rubbish could be left piling up in the streets

More than 1,000 bin workers to strike across 15 Scottish councils Politics

Kate Forbes with daughter Naomi and husband Alasdair MacLennan. Picture: Ruaraidh White

Finance secretary Kate Forbes gives birth to baby girl Politics

Scottish Government commits extra £140 million to break council strikes threat Politics

Council workers at risk of poverty unless pay offer improves, says union Politics

Ally of Liz Truss hits out at 'moaning' Nicola Sturgeon Politics

SNP trying to 'shift blame' on public sector pay amid strike threat Politics

Crunch talks scheduled for next week as council strikes loom in Scotland Politics

Nicola Sturgeon should answer committee questions on ferries, Lib Dems demand Politics

John Swinney says he misheard question after contradicting SNP independence plan Politics

'Scottish democracy cannot be prisoner to Boris Johnson', says Nicola Sturgeon Politics

ScotRail cuts 264 services on Wednesday as knock-on effect of signallers’ strike Transport

How the SNP are undermining the case for independence – Murdo Fraser MSP Columnists

How Sunak is proving SNP jibes about 'heartless' Tories simply aren't true Columnists

Train drivers offered improved pay deal in bid to end ScotRail crisis Politics

Ministers urged to ditch 'chauffeur-driven cars' until ScotRail crisis sorted Politics

Douglas Ross accuses John Swinney of 'charging ahead' with 'dodgy' ferries deal Politics

Ferries contract decision taken 'entirely' by Mackay, says senior civil servant Politics

Nicola Sturgeon to miss FMQs as she continues recovery from coronavirus Politics

Business leaders to unite at dinner honouring Scotland’s contributions to world Business

Letters: Swinney claims on ferries sign-off incredible Letters

John Swinney confirms giving botched ferries fiasco contract 'budget approval' Politics

Bid to give ministers 'Henry VIII' powers labelled 'chilling' Politics

Threat of legal action connected to ferries contract award revealed Politics

MSPs urged to block new bill including controversial 'Henry VIII' powers Politics

John Swinney denies scrutiny 'compromised' by Leslie Evans row Politics

Covid Scotland: John Swinney: Vaccine passports ‘switched off’ for domestic use Health

Nicola Sturgeon held top level meeting on SNP plan to leave UK, documents reveal Politics

Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross tests positive for Covid Health

John Swinney isolating after testing positive for Covid Health

Health board bosses fear this week could be worst since start of Covid pandemic Coronavirus

SNP seeking fight over children's rights amid demand for UNCRC Bill progress Politics

'Testing in Scotland to continue free of charge', says John Swinney Health

‘Storm plans are proportionate and extensive', says John Swinney Weather

Storm Eunice: Snow brings disruption to travel and schools Weather

Snow brings disruption as Storm Eunice hits Scotland Weather

Coronavirus: Scotland to offer Covid vaccines to primary school pupils Coronavirus

Swinney denies Scotland is an 'outlier' with Covid restriction easing Politics

Storms will be 'very challenging' for Scotland in coming days, says government Weather

Child sex abuse survivor returns to Fife to test awareness of Scottish Governmen... People

Thousands of households in Scotland still without power Environment

Thousands still without power as full force of Storm Corrie revealed Weather

Return of rush hour as work-from-home guidance relaxed Transport

Scots could be without power over weekend as second storm nears Weather

Concerns raised over Scottish Government complaints being passed to police Politics

Independence preparations have restarted, says Deputy FM Health

Sturgeon reported to watchdog over claims she 'seriously twisted' Covid data Politics

Requirement for face mask rules 'absolute' in Scotland despite Johnson call Coronavirus

'No time limit' on harassment complaints against ministers in new procedure Politics

Swinney confident NHS services sustainable despite ‘intense pressure’ Health

Deputy FM says he doesn't understand 'the fuss' around vaccine certificates Coronavirus

John Swinney: Extending Covid passports will ‘motivate’ people to get vaccinated What's On

Swinney defends Scottish Government's use of emergency powers during pandemic Politics

Does Scotland have a higher case rate than England? Health

Bogus numbers show England-Scotland ‘difference’ is about politics –Brian Wilson Columnists

60% of Covid hospital patients admitted 'because of' virus Health

Data reveals Scots did not 'flock' to England for Hogmanay Coronavirus

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