John Swinney

The Scottish Government's new complaints handling procedure has been published.

'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

Swinney reported to UK Statistics Authority over claim of restrictions working
Health

Scottish Government expected to scrap Covid tests for travellers
Transport

Government accused of 'unclear information' over hospitalisation data delay
Health

Teachers 'nervous' ahead of school return as spike in Covid cases 'inevitable'
Health

Analysis: What do record high cases mean for hospitalisations and deaths?
Health

How can cultural events not be considered part of ‘normal life’? –Brian Ferguson
Columnists

Rise in Omicron cases ‘almost inevitable’ when schools return, says expert
Coronavirus

Data shows 'strong evidence' that restrictions are working says John Swinney
Coronavirus

Sturgeon addresses football restrictions amid shopping centre comparison
Celtic

Celtic v Rangers crowd fears discussed as Swinney admits: 'It's a long way off'
Celtic

John Swinney warns Scots against heading to England for Hogmanay celebrations
Coronavirus

Is Scotland turning into 'Northern Ireland without the killings'? – Murdo Fraser
Columnists

Nightclubs to close for three weeks after Christmas
Health

Swinney hits back at criticism of Scottish football crowd limit
Celtic

Scottish Government delay providing update on new harassment complaints process
Politics

Scotland to ‘consider’ reducing covid isolation period
Coronavirus

Deputy First Minister advises no first footing at Hogmanay
Health

League Cup final’s 50,000 fans ‘could well have been’ Covid-19 super spreaders
Coronavirus

Swinney 'regrets' Celtic v Hibs cup final crowd amid super-spreader fears
Celtic

Replacing human rights laws is irresponsible - John Swinney
Politics

Covid Scotland: Calls for 'more restrictions now' as circuit breaker lockdown no...
Health

Javid refuses to rule out circuit-breaker lockdown in England before Christmas
Health

Clear evidence people are following new Covid rules – John Swinney
Coronavirus

Nicola Sturgeon was warned using Janey Godley in adverts carried 'some risk'
Politics

Complaint over Tory MSP tweet labelling Swinney 'devious' thrown out
Politics

Hampden and EICC to be turned into mass vaccination centres
Coronavirus

Government cannot rule out further restrictions before Christmas, says Swinney
Health

Meeting with three households 'not safe', says expert
Health

UK records highest daily total of Covid cases as Omicron spreads
Coronavirus

'Potential' for more Omicron restrictions if situation worsens says John Swinney
Coronavirus

Events and venues get green light to continue in Scotland despite Omicron threat
What's On

Scotland's Covid-19 inquiry officially established with chair confirmed
Coronavirus

Lateral flow test shortage amid surge in Omicron variant
Coronavirus

Calls for Scottish schools to close early for Christmas amid Omicron alert
Politics

Demands to tackle booster chaos in race to beat Omicron
Politics

UK Covid alert level raised following rapid increase in Omicron cases
Health

Latest covid Scotland data including spread of Omicron
Coronavirus

Scots need to ‘put in a tough Christmas’ to beat Omicron, says WHO
Politics

Scots hospitality heats up calls for more support as festive trading cools
Business

Scottish ministers spending weekend ‘wrestling with challenge’ of Covid-19 rules
National

Booster jag not yet added to Scotland's vaccine passport by today's deadline
Health

Swinney says leaked footage involving Boris Johnson's staff 'appalling'
Politics

What time is PMQs today? How to watch Boris Johnson PMQs after party allegations
Politics

Train operators cancel and change services ahead of Storm Barra
Transport

Watch: Latest forecast as Storm Barra gets set to batter Scotland
Weather

Power firm on alert amid fears Storm Barra could bring further disruption
Weather

SNP ministers urged to show 'leadership' to speed up booster programme
Politics