The plans have also been criticised by some Labour backbenchers.

The First Minister claimed it was easier for him to meet Donald Trump than the Prime Minister.

The Home Secretary is expected to lay out changes to the asylum system on Monday.

Reports suggest Chancellor Rachel Reeves has scrapped plans to hike income tax.

The Chancellor will unveil her Budget later this month.

The legislation would create a mechanism for MSPs to lose their seats if they behave unacceptably.

The Scottish Labour leader said the situation had ‘not been helpful’.

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar accused the Government of forcing the health service to ‘breaking point’.

The bonds will be designed to fund infrastructure programmes.

Scots will be ‘taken aback’ by the internal wrangling at the top of the UK Government, the First Minister said.

The Scottish Government is ‘disappointed’ with the ballot opening, a spokesman said.

The Scottish Household Survey spoke to more than 10,400 people.

The former first minister successfully took the Scottish Government to court and was acquitted of a raft of sexual misconduct charges.

The First Minister will also attend a whisky event and the rugby at Murrayfield with Warren Stephens.

The First Minister has been pushing for Scotland’s national drink to be subject to lower trade tariffs.

Josh Fyvie’s win makes his the the largest party on Stirling Council.

The First Minister has met with the president on the issue a number of times this year.

Warren Stephens will have talks with Mr Alexander before the diplomat attends the rugby clash between Scotland and the US on Saturday.

The Scottish First Minister met Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth at Bute House in Edinburgh on Thursday.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said on Thursday a probe into the issue was not necessary.