John Swinney said the 2011 election, where the SNP won a majority, leading to the 2014 independence referendum, had set a ‘precedent’.

First Minister John Swinney said he would not change his cabinet team, despite a number of members confirming they will not run next year.

Concerns have been raised about the Government’s plan to boost resources at councils with lower council tax receipts.

Air Canada said it would gradually restart operations after reaching an agreement with the union for 10,000 flight attendants to end a strike that disrupted the travel plans of hundreds of thousands ...