Swinney: Developers need strong proposals to move through approval
Scottish First Minister John Swinney has called on offshore wind developers to make their project applications robust to ensure swift progress through the approval process.
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Scotland re-elected for leadership role in global climate network
John Swinney has said that Scotland has “big ambitions” on climate change after the country was chosen for the third time to help lead a global climate action network.
John Swinney vows Scotland will grasp energy opportunities ‘with both hands’
Scotland will seek to maximise the opportunities from energy policies pursued by Westminster, First Minister John Swinney vowed as he met key UK Government figures in the sector.
Grangemouth refinery closure will create ‘significant economic shock’, Swinney
The closure of Scotland’s only oil refinery will create a “significant economic shock”, John Swinney said, as the Scottish and UK governments promised a joint £100 million support package for Grangemouth.
Scottish businesses share £7.2m in grants to boost decarbonisation
Scottish businesses are to share £7.2 million in grants for energy-saving projects.
Aberdeen councillors say Labour’s windfall tax puts just transition at risk
Aberdeen councillors, including Labour members, have unanimously backed a motion agreeing the UK government's windfall tax policy puts jobs and a just transition at risk.
Scottish government grants £2m to Acorn CCS pipeline project
The Scottish government has announced £2 million in funding for the Acorn carbon capture and storage (CCS) project centred on the St Fergus gas terminal.
Swinney to set out new funding for ‘landmark’ carbon capture project
John Swinney will set out new Scottish Government funding for a “landmark” carbon capture and storage project in the north east.
Campaigners complain over ministers’ handling of plans for new gas power plant
Climate campaigners have complained about Scottish ministers’ handling of plans for a new gas-fuelled power station in Peterhead.
Grangemouth should be home to energy industries of future, says Scottish Labour
Grangemouth should be a home for the energy industries of the future, Scottish Labour’s deputy leader has said, after Sir Keir Starmer pledged he would work to safeguard jobs there.
Tories do not care about the climate – Swinney
John Swinney has accused the Conservatives of not caring about the climate as he clashed with Douglas Ross.
John Swinney commits to debate future of oil and gas in Aberdeen
The new first minister says he's "very happy" to take part in the challenge first agreed by Humza Yousaf and opposition leaders.
Chancellor told by devolved governments not to pass energy costs to households
Devolved governments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have urged the Chancellor not to pass the cost of an energy cap on to struggling families.
Scotland’s deficit drops by 10% but remains twice that of UK
Scotland's deficit has reduced by more than 10 percentage points from last year, but it is twice that of the UK as a whole.
ScotWind millions ‘must be used for jobs and training’
The £700million to be raised for Scottish Government coffers through the ScotWind auction “must be used” for jobs and training, a trade union has urged.
John Swinney accused of ‘dithering’ over offshore worker quarantine exemption
John Swinney has been accused of “dithering” over a coronavirus quarantine exemption for oil and gas staff amid growing anger over a lack of clear answers for workers and their families.
Scottish Government criticised over ‘fantasy’ offshore wind job figure
Scotland’s deputy first minister John Swinney has come under fire for a renewable energy job prediction made nearly 10 years ago.
UK energy minister urged north to discuss “unfair” surcharge on bills
The UK’s energy minister has been urged to attend talks aimed at ending the “unfair” surcharge on electricity bills faced by thousands of north and north-east families.
Scottish Government accused of being “all talk” on retraining oil workers
The Scottish Government has been accused of being "all talk with very little action" after John Swinney attempted to "repackage" emergency relief announced for oil and gas workers four months ago.
Swinney vows “strong and committed” response to help North Sea oil and gas industry
The SNP’s finance chief has vowed a “strong and committed response” to help the struggling oil industry as he visited an Aberdeen factory that relies on the sector for 70% of its business.
Budget 2016: Oil and gas industry at risk if Osborne fails to act, says Swinney
The future prosperity of the oil and gas industry could be at risk if George Osborne fails to act on the challenges the sector is facing, Scotland’s Deputy First Minister has warned.
Swinney warns Chancellor against ‘unnecessarily stringent’ fiscal targets
Scotland’s Deputy First Minister has warned the Chancellor against continuing to pursue “unnecessarily stringent fiscal targets” ahead of the Budget on Wednesday. John Swinney urged George Osborne to instead use limited borrowing to stimulate economic growth, after the Chancellor paved the way for fresh spending cuts, stating that savings equivalent to 50p in every £100 the Government spends need to be found by 2020.
SNP opponents accused of ‘celebrating the fall of oil’
Deputy First Minister John Swinney last night accused the SNP’s opponents of “celebrating the fall in the value of oil”.
Swinney calls on Chancellor to cut taxes for offshore firms
John Swinney has called on Chancellor George Osborne to slash tax for offshore companies amid fears the North Sea industry could be finished without emergency measures.
Scottish economy grew by just 0.1% in third quarter of 2015
Scotland’s economy grew by just 0.1% in the third quarter of last year, new figures have revealed. Deputy First Minister John Swinney said the latest GDP data showed output had increased between July and September despite the “significant challenge” to key export markets. Over the year, Scottish GDP increased by 1.7% - but its growth was weaker than that for the UK as a whole, where increases of 0.4% and 2.1% were recorded over three and 12 months respectively.