Swinney appoints Public Sector Reform Secretary in ‘fiscal sustainability’ push The First Minister created the post, to be filled by Ivan McKee, as he appointed his new Cabinet. Evening Standard · May 20
John Swinney takes responsibilities for independence as Stephen Flynn enters Cabinet JOHN Swinney has taken control of the constitution brief after appointing his new Cabinet, with former SNP Westminster Stephen Flynn being given a… The National (Scotland) · May 20
The full list of the new Scottish Government Cabinet as John Swinney picks top team JOHN Swinney has confirmed the SNP’s full new Cabinet team ... The National (Scotland) · May 20
One rule for them and another for everyone else, says Sarwar of SNP Former North Lanarkshire Council leader Jordan Linden was convicted last month of 10 offences. Evening Standard · Apr 6
Sarwar pledges to slash NHS waiting times and end 8am GP appointment ‘scramble’ The Scottish Labour leader said his party would ‘build a better future for Scotland’. Evening Standard · Mar 28
Scotland becomes first part of UK to screen babies for rare muscle disease All parents will now be offered spinal muscular atrophy screening for their newborns. Evening Standard · Mar 23
Douglas Ross: I know I’m not everyone’s cup of tea The Scottish Tory leader discussed his political career and claimed there is ‘rage’ under John Swinney’s ‘bank manager image’. Evening Standard · Feb 23
MSPs call on Scottish Government to publish communications connected to hospital The vote took place on Wednesday at the Scottish Parliament. Evening Standard · Jan 28
Gray ‘disappointed’ Commonwealth Games will not be shown on free-to-air TV TNT Sports has been named as the live broadcaster for the event in Glasgow next summer. Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2025
Tories demand sacking of NHS Fife chief executive after Sandie Peggie tribunal The Scottish Conservatives challenged Holyrood Health Secretary Neil Gray to dismiss NHS Fife chief executive Carol Potter. Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2025
Gray ‘concerned, angry and appalled’ at destruction of logs linked to Eljamel An investigation is being carried out after it emerged NHS Tayside staff destroyed logbooks linked to disgraced neurosurgeon Sam Eljamel. Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2025
Rollout of ‘simple’ genetic test to help prevent deafness in babies in Scotland Health Secretary Neil Gray said the rollout will have a ‘life-changing’ impact on newborn babies in Scotland. The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2025
Less than two thirds of Scots satisfied with local health services – survey The Scottish Household Survey spoke to more than 10,400 people. Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2025
Resident doctors to vote on strike action in pay row with Scottish Government BMA Scotland claimed ministers have ‘shamefully reneged on the deal we agreed in 2023’. Evening Standard · Oct 10, 2025
Evening Standard · Sep 26, 2025 Scotland’s NHS app to launch next year with full rollout expected by 2030 Government papers who ‘national priority services’ will not be available on the app until 2028.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 24, 2025 'Completely reckless': John Swinney condemns Nigel Farage autism comments John Swinney has slammed Nigel Farage's comments on the link between autism and paracetamol as "completely reckless" ...
The National (Scotland) · Sep 23, 2025 'No evidence': Health Secretary responds to debunked Donald Trump paracetamol claim SCOTLAND’S Health Secretary has said there is “no evidence” for Donald Trump’s claim that women taking paracetamol while pregnant is linked…
Evening Standard · Sep 15, 2025 First two child patients arrive in Scotland from Gaza Neil Gray said Scotland had committed to supporting treatment for up to 20 Gazan child patients, with further arrivals expected in the coming weeks.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2025 First group of children from Gaza arrive in UK for life-saving NHS treatment Care and support package, including housing, will help 30-50 young Palestinians for an initial two years
The National (Scotland) · Sep 15, 2025 First children arrive in Scotland from Gaza for NHS treatment THE first two patients and their families have arrived in Scotland from Gaza to receive treatment, the Scottish Government has confirmed.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 15, 2025 £1 million school tennis scheme looks to build on success of Murray brothers A NEW £1 million initiative is aiming to build on the success of Andy and Jamie Murray by giving every school child in Scotland the chance to try…
The National (Scotland) · Sep 5, 2025 Scotland becomes first in UK to screen babies for 'devastating' rare condition Scotland is to become the first part of the UK to routinely screen newborn babies for a 'devastating' rare medical condition ...
Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2025 Scotland first part of the UK to screen babies for ‘devastating’ rare condition From early 2026 it is expected babies born in Scotland will be routinely tested for Spinal Muscular Atrophy.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 26, 2025 Scotland sees 'welcome' increase in GPs for first time since 2019 The number of GPs working in Scotland has increased for the first time in several years ...