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Nightclubs and ordering at the bar return as Covid restrictions eased

The easing on Monday of the final restrictions put in place in response to the Omicron variant marks a “very significant moment of progress” in tackling the virus, John Swinney has said. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced last week that ...

24 Jan 2022 at 10:25

Scotland

Nightclubs and ordering at bar return in Scotland as Covid restrictions eased

The easing on Monday of the final restrictions put in place in Scotland in response to the Omicron variant marks a “very significant moment of progress” in tackling the virus, John Swinney has said. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced ...

24 Jan 2022 at 11:55

Scottish Government orders nightclubs to close for at least three weeks

The Scottish Government has ordered nightclubs to close for at least three weeks from December 27, Deputy First Minister John Swinney has said. An amendment to coronavirus regulations published on Thursday ordered clubs to close, unless ...

23 Dec 2021 at 11:16

John Swinney warns Scots against heading to England for Hogmanay celebrations

Scotland’s Deputy First Minister has told New Year revellers planning to travel to England amid more relaxed Covid restrictions that this would be the “wrong course of action”. John Swinney said while there is nothing to stop ...

29 Dec 2021 at 09:25

Scotland

Sheriff to be removed from office for ‘misbehaviour’ towards women

A sheriff who behaved inappropriately towards two women is to be removed from judicial office. First Minister John Swinney announced the move after an independent tribunal report last month found that Sheriff John Brown’s ...

21 May 2024 at 14:37

Scotland

First Minister vows to ‘go all out’ to build Scotland’s economy

First Minister John Swinney said he would “go all out” to encourage investment in Scotland as he sets out his vision for the economy. Speaking ahead of a speech in Glasgow on Friday, Mr Swinney described his government ...

17 May 2024 at 00:01

Scotland

Covid-19 inquiry to look at impacts of lockdown restrictions on Scots

Scotland’s Covid-19 inquiry will look into the impact of lockdown restrictions on the public, Deputy First Minister John Swinney has said. In December, Lady Poole was appointed to head the inquiry, which is in the ...

09 Jun 2022 at 17:33

Scotland

John Swinney announces over £40m in funding to deliver 252 electric buses

Scottish Government funding of more than £40 million will help put over 250 electric buses on the roads – as well as deliver a new charging network for buses, coaches and HGVs. First Minister John Swinney said ...

23 Jul 2024 at 11:44

King pictured with Scotland’s First Minister at Holyroodhouse on eve of election

The King, in his tartan kilt, met Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney on the eve of the election, before the SNP suffered catastrophic losses. Charles received the politician at the Palace of Holyroodhouse ...

05 Jul 2024 at 09:00

Trump’s son says Swinney was ‘nasty’ for supporting Kamala Harris in US election

It was “nasty” for Scotland’s First Minister to endorse Donald Trump’s rival in the US presidential election, the president-elect’s son has said. Eric Trump told the PA news agency that his father, Donald ...

20 Nov 2024 at 04:21

Scotland

Shelter Scotland urges Swinney and housing regulator to intervene in Edinburgh

First Minister John Swinney and the Scottish Housing Regulator are both being challenged to act as campaigners accused a local authority of having “systematically failed homeless people for years”. ...

12 Dec 2024 at 17:03

Scotland

John Swinney to auction Christmas card picture to help children’s charity

First Minister John Swinney welcomed children to his official residence as he unveiled his Christmas card, which will raise cash to help a leading children’s charity. Mr Swinney’s card features a ...

11 Dec 2024 at 00:01

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