New Scottish First Minister John Swinney has unveiled his cabinet – with Kate Forbes taking the top role of deputy. Mr Swinney was legally sworn in as Scotland's seventh first minister at the ...

Scottish ministers are to see their salaries rise by more than £19,000 after the government partially ended a voluntary pay ...

Ms Robison said: “By the time of the next election, I will have been an MSP for 27 years and I believe now is the right time for me to take on some new challenges and contribute ... before stepping up ...

Projects receiving funding include junction improvements, vehicle restraint systems, new ... Cabinet secretary for transport Fiona Hyslop said: “Road safety is a priority for the Scottish ...

Ministerial and MSP salaries are set and paid for by the Scottish Parliament. Six serving ministers including cabinet secretaries Mairi Gougeon, Shona Robison and Fiona Hyslop have announced they ...