The first minister tells farmers that no carnivorous species will be reintroduced under his government.

The first minister rules out the idea after experts suggest ways to reduce the impact domestic cats have on wildlife.

John Swinney has said his Government will not allow a legal release of lynx or other large carnivores in Scotland, as he also urged caution on the reintroduction of beavers. The First Minister was ...

Scotland's first minister reassured the public that the country had no plans to ban pet cats after a report sparked rumors ...

The Scottish government wants everyone to know it does not plan to ban cats. First Minister John Swinney was forced to issue ...

An idependent report recommended the Scottish government place “restrictions” on cat ownership in specific rural areas ...

An SNP MSP has urged John Swinney to "stop genuflecting to the Greens" and back a third runway for Heathrow. Fergus Ewing ...

Anas Sarwar has called on John Swinney to drop his "ideological" opposition to nuclear power in Scotland. The Scottish Labour ...

Anas Sarwar has warned skilled energy jobs could to lost to the rest of the UK if SNP ministers do no rethink their opposition to nuclear power.

Scotland’s first minister has been forced to knock down reports that the government is considering banning cats. John Swinney ...

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar said during First Minister's Questions on Thursday that new plants would bring in ...

First Minister John Swinney announces a £6M funding boost for Children's Services Planning Partnerships, raising their share of Whole ...