Tag: John Swinney

Minister welcomes new councils

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”

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

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

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

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...

SNP releases new budget for economic recovery

TRANSPORT, housing, health and digital projects will receive new investment to help boost the economy, John Swinney told Parliament today. The Finance Secretary confirmed during the...

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