John Swinney2 hrs agoFM warns police will pursue anyone spreading lies about fire-hit flatsHousing association NG Homes said rumours that the flats would be used to house asylum seekers were false.2 hrs ago1 day agoSwinney's £2 cap on bus fares kicks in - but some call it half a solutionThe SNP policy was announced last week and from Monday, fares are capped to £2 in the west.1 day ago2 days agoWill Scots have to travel further for NHS care? Swinney said it would "not be my intention" for people to travel further, with initial modelling showing the country divided into two east and west health boards.2 days ago2 days agoSwinney suggests Scots will not travel further for health care under reformsPlans are in motion to cut Scotland's mainland health boards from 14 to two, but questions remain about how they would work in practice.2 days ago4 days agoScottish independence referendum 'a million miles away' - OffordThe Reform UK Scotland leader told the BBC that there would need to be a "groundswell" of support for a fresh poll.4 days ago6 days agoHow will Swinney 'rewire' local government and public services?The first minister announced wide-ranging plans to shake-up Scotland's public sector. 6 days ago6 days agoFamily of murdered Stacy Hunter say new misogyny bill would not have protected herFirst Minister John Swinney said he wanted to use his role to tackle violence against women. 6 days ago6 days agoNo compulsory redundancies from health board cuts - SwinneyThe first minister has promised to work with trade unions as he embarks on reforming the public sector.6 days ago7 days agoBus journeys in west of Scotland to be capped at £2 from MondayFirst Minister John Swinney announced the move in his programme for government, alongside plans to cut health boards from 14 to two.7 days ago...
