Tag: John Swinney

Union anger over government teacher panel with just three teachers

In Brief

Deadline News Journalist - February 3, 2017

A 17-strong panel set up to advise ministers on teachers has been slammed - because it only has three unpromoted classroom teachers. Education secretary John...

Minister welcomes new councils

Scottish News

Guest - May 14, 2012

CABINET Secretary John Swinney has this weekend set out the Government’s partnership approach to working with local government as final agreements are reached across...

Ayrshire billionaire says Scotland is “addicted to benefits”

Scottish News

Deadline News Journalist - May 13, 2012

BILLIONAIRE Sir Tom Hunter has blasted Scots for being addicted to social welfare. The country’s fist self-made billionaire said Scots relying on benefits have become...

Retail sales on the rise

Business

Guest - May 2, 2012

THE volume and value of retail sales in Scotland grew in the first quarter of this year, according to official statistics published today. The figures...

Scottish marine energy help for Japan

Scottish News

Deadline News Journalist - April 18, 2012

A TEAM of government and industry leaders from Japan’s eastern seaboard are set to come to Scotland to plan for the development of marine...

Don’t panic: 97% of Scots petrol stations “still have fuel” say ministers

Scottish News

Peter Laing - March 30, 2012

The Scottish government has revealed that 97% of Scotland's petrol stations still have fuel. Finance Secretary John Swinney said the widespread availability of fuel, combined...

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