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Games programme could be scaled back further if costs spiral, hints Swinney

Glasgow will host a smaller version of the Commonwealth Games in 2026.

The Independent UK

Scottish Government offered to pay to repatriate Alex Salmond's body, Alba confirm

THE Scottish Government offered to pay for Alex Salmond's repatriation but a private plane was quicker, it has been confirmed by Alba ...

The National (Scotland)

Council pay talks ‘closed’, says Swinney as school strikes hit his constituency

Unison has targeted action in Perth and Kinross, closing primary schools and nurseries this week.

Evening Standard

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There will be no call on public purse to fund Glasgow Games – Swinney

The city will host a slimmed down Commonwealth Games in 2026.

Evening Standard

Several schools in John Swinney’s constituency reopen as strike continues

SOME schools in John Swinney's constituency have reopened as members working in non-teaching roles continue strike action.

The National (Scotland)

World Squash hits out at Commonwealth Games over exclusion from Glasgow 2026

Glasgow was confirmed as host of the 2026 Games as diving and triathlon were among the sports culled for the slimmed-down event

The Independent UK

Sports revealed for scaled-down Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

Ten sports are included in the programme.

Evening Standard

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Glasgow confirmed as host of 2026 Commonwealth Games

More than 500,000 tickets will be made available to spectators ahead of the Games.

Evening Standard

Swinney refuses to rule out freeze on tax thresholds in Scottish budget

The First Minister said he would not comment on what would be in the upcoming budget but added that investment in public services was vital.

Evening Standard

No more money available for local government pay, says Robison

Schools in the constituency of Scotland’s First Minister, John Swinney, are closed due to strike action.

Evening Standard

John Swinney still 'wrestling' with final view on assisted dying

JOHN Swinney has said he is still “wrestling” with whether he believes in assisted dying.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney pushes for detailed analysis on cost of Brexit to UK

JOHN Swinney has pushed for the UK Government to publish detailed analysis on the cost of Brexit after it emerged nearly £24 billion has already…

The National (Scotland)

Strike action closes schools in John Swinney's constituency

SCHOOLS in the constituency of First Minister John Swinney will be closed this week due to ongoing strike action.

The National (Scotland)

Change 'fiscal rules' so UK can catch up internationally, John Swinney urges Labour

THE Labour Government should change its fiscal rules to allow borrowing for public sector investment, First Minister John Swinney will say in a…

The National (Scotland)

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Tributes pour in for 'hero' Chris Hoy after terminal cancer announcement

JOHN Swinney has been among those to pay tribute to Scottish cycling legend Chris Hoy after he revealed his cancer diagnosis is terminal...

The National (Scotland)

UK faces ‘make or break moment’ in Budget as John Swinney calls for spending

SCOTLAND'S First Minister will use a speech on Monday to urge the Chancellor to increase spending, as he said the Budget presents a “make or break…

The National (Scotland)

SNP confirm former Scottish council head as new interim chief executive

THE SNP have confirmed that the former head of Stirling Council, Carol Beattie, has been appointed as the party’s new chief executive...

The Guardian - UK

SNP chief executive Murray Foote quits after heavy general election defeat

Former Daily Record editor says he could not make personal commitment to lead changes party requires

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The National (Scotland)

Murray Foote resigns as chief executive of the SNP

MURRAY Foote has resigned as the SNP’s chief executive ...

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney announces £250,000 emergency donation to Middle East relief effort

JOHN Swinney has announced the Scottish Government will make a £250,000 emergency donation to the relief effort in the Middle East.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney expresses condolences after 'heartbreaking' fatal crash on M6

JOHN Swinney has reacted to the “heartbreaking” news of a major crash which left five people dead and a seven-year-old boy fighting for his life.

The National (Scotland)

Labour exploring 'separate Scottish visa' to attract migrant workers

LABOUR ministers are reportedly exploring a new Scottish immigration visa to attract migrant workers ...

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney hails plan to build 'world's largest liquid air energy site' in Scotland

FIRST Minister John Swinney has hailed the announcement that an energy firm will look to build the “largest liquid air energy facility in the…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney tells investment summit that growth will help tackle child poverty

JOHN Swinney has said growing investment in Scotland would help to tackle child poverty as he attended a summit in London.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney lodges Holyrood motion marking Alex Salmond's 'substantial' impact

FIRST Minister John Swinney has lodged a Motion of Condolence in the Scottish Parliament after the death of his predecessor ...

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