John Swinney

Altany Craik has criticised John Swinney's comments on funding the pay deal for council workers (Pic: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Fife councillor- John Swinney ‘frankly astonishing’ comments on council pay row

Dave Sharp

Child sex abuse survivor returns to Fife to test awareness of Scottish Governmen...

Face masks will stay in Scotland for now, the Scottish Government has said.

Requirement for face mask rules 'absolute' in Scotland despite Johnson call

Deputy First Minister John Swinney updates MSPs on any changes to the Covid-19 restrictions in the debating chamber of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh. Picture date: Tuesday November 9, 2021.

Swinney confident NHS services sustainable despite ‘intense pressure’

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60% of Covid hospital patients admitted 'because of' virus

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Nightclubs to close for three weeks after Christmas

Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP. Picture: John Devlin/JPIMedia

MSP determined to 'make Scotland the best place in the world to grow up'

The First Minister is set to appoint cabinet ministers throughout today.

Live Scottish Cabinet Reshuffle RECAP: Nicola Sturgeon announces new Cabinet line-up

The latest updates on Covid-19 in Scotland.

Covid-19 in Scotland RECAP: Wednesday's updates

Deputy First Minister John Swinney has branded the behaviour of some Rangers fans “shameful” and “an absolute disgrace”, after thousands of them broke lockdown rules to celebrate their club’s Scottish Premiership title victory. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

John Swinney brands Glasgow Rangers celebrations ‘absolute disgrace'

Record numbers of school leavers are going on to university or further education (Photo: Shutterstock)

Record numbers of school leavers are going on to university or further education

Three people have died after 'serious incidents' at a Scottish hospital - what h...

John Swinney has announced that a testing centre for asymptomatic people will open next week in Fife.

John Swinney: Testing centre to open in Fife

Watch live as Nicola Sturgeon updates MSPs at Holyrood.

Watch as Deputy First Minister John Swinney updates Holyrood

The Scottish Ambulance Service is seeking ‘motivated and enthusiastic’ Registered Health Care Professionals to deliver covid vaccinations across Scotland.

Ambulance service looking for Covid vaccinators across Scotland

Coronavirus in Scotland

Coronavirus in Scotland LIVE
The recap of the updates on all the developments in Scotland’s effort in the global coronavirus pandemic.

BBC Scotland introduce new tools and programmes to help Scottish learners throughout the pandemic.

BBC Scotland offers new resources for lockdown learners

Fife Council Headquarters in Glenrothes

Fife schools' Christmas holidays set to be extended

Could there be another UK lockdown in January? Here’s everything you need to kno...

Funding of universities came under sharp focus at Holyrood

Scottish universities facing 'existential threat' amid calls for more funding

John Swinney has announced the cancellation of Higher exams in 2021

Highers cancelled for 2021, education secretary announces

Scotland's Highers and Advanced Highers are still scheduled to go ahead

John Swinney urged to 'end the uncertainty' and cancel Scottish Highers

Scots schools returned in August

Scots school holidays will not be extended, John Swinney announces

From tomorrow, Scots will be breaking the law if they travel to or from Level Three or Four areas for non-essential purposes.

MSPs vote for travel ban for Scots despite 'grave doubts' and legality concerns

400 pupils are isolating at Auchmuty High School.

Benefit of Scots schools staying open outweighs Covid risk, says Sturgeon

John Swinney has insisted Scotland’s schools are “not a significant area of transmission” for coronavirus.

Swinney: Schools ‘not significant’ in Covid spread

John Swinney gave the update on today's figures offering his 'deepest condolences' to those who have lost loved ones as a result of the virus.

148 new covid cases in Fife as Scotland records 56 deaths in the past 24 hours
A total of 148 new cases have been reported in Fife in the last 24 hours as Scotland sees a rise of 1,357 new cases of coronavirus and 56 new deaths since yesterday.

Edinburgh during the first national lockdown, which John Swinney said he could not rule out a return

'Foolish' to rule out Scotland national lockdown

Senior children at schools and their teachers will now be forced to wear masks in the classroom.

Face masks compulsory for senior pupils and teachers in high lockdown levels

The latest Covid-19 updates on Friday.

Covid-19 in Scotland RECAP: Friday's updates

Deputy First Minister John Swinney.

John Swinney warns of guising danger to kids

National 5 exams have been cancelled in Scotland in 2021 (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is why the Scottish National 5 exams are cancelled next year

John Swinney has announced the proposals for the 2021 exam diet.

John Swinney announces plan for 2021 exam diet

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Scotland could be gearing up for a ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown - here’s what that...

St Andrews University accused of ‘failing staff’

Added protection...the Bill aims to respect, protect and fulfil children’s rights. Scotland will be the first country in the UK to incorporate the convention into domestic law.

Monumental decision to protect Scottish children

Pupils at Holyrood Secondary School, Glasgow, wearing face coverings. Photo: John Devlin

Open letter gives advice on when children should be tested for covid

Students stage protest over exam downgrading in Glasgow (Pic: John Devlin)

Report reveals Fife schools worst hit by downgraded exam results chaos

Secondary school pupils in Scotland will have to wear face coverings in corridors, communal areas and on school buses from Monday 31 August (Photo: Shutterstock)

Pupils over the age of 12 at schools in Scotland will have to wear face covering...

Secondary school pupils sitting an exam.

Column: F for Fail - how we got into an exam mess

Fife College

Fife College set to accept more students after SQA exams fiasco

Alex Rowley, MSP

Fife politicians call for inquiry into downgraded exam results fiasco

With schools in Scotland due to return next week, the EIS has raised concerns over issues such as phsyical distancing, class sizes, coronavirus testing, and staff who have been shielding.

Teaching union raises concerns ahead of schools returning

This is the 10th year Jennifer Whelan has been volunteering for the Results Helpline

Exams hotline will open for calls on Tuesday

£20m would be allocated to help cover the cost of additional health measures, transport and other essentials incurred by councils. Photo: SWNS

Unions welcome additional Scottish Government funding for teachers

Deep Sea World in North Queensferry is open with social distancing measures in place. Photo: Lisa Ferguson

Pause in shielding from beginning of August

The grants are intended to offset costs such as increased cleaning and additional outdoor equipment. Pic: Pixabay

Funding available for Scotland’s childcare providers

Physical distancing is also not required on school transport for as long as infection rates in Scotland remain low but will be required on public transport.

No physical distancing for pupils when schools return next month

NSPCC helpline has heard from more than 22,000 adults across the UK concerned about the wellbeing of a child during lockdown.

Children’s charity reports rise in Scottish referrals during lockdown

Schools in Fife could return to full time opening after the summer break

Fife schools aim to open full time to all pupils in August

The number of children qualifying for free school meals has increased by 53,000 due to the pandemic’s impact on family incomes and finances. Photo: Ian Rutherford/TSPL

Extra cash to provide free school meals over the summer

Support currently in place for those who are shielding will continue in the meantime.

Slight easing of restrictions for those shielding in Scotland

The plans to reopen schools in August are grounded on scientific and medical advice, according to the Scottish Government.

Cautious approach towards pupils returning to Scottish schools

Learning continues during the coronavirus lockdown

Homeschooling support available for families

This is what you need to know about schools after they've closed (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is how schools will looks after vulnerable children and kids of key workers...