Scotland's first minister has outlined an ambition to create a bespoke visa for skilled international students graduating from the country's colleges and universities.

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The First Minister wants to see a scheme put in place to allow overseas students to remain in Scotland after graduating.

Ending the two-child cap on some benefits in Scotland could take place earlier than expected, with First Minister John Swinney saying his Government could act in the coming year.Setting out plans to possibly accelerate action,

First Minister John Swinney hails Denis Law as ‘giant of Scottish football’ - Law remains the only Scottish player to have won a Ballon d’Or, which he was awarded in 1964.

The new US President has pledged to establish an "external revenue service" to slap tariffs on goods imported to the US, which could hit Scottish exports.

SNP ministers are expected to signal their intent to water down their national care service plans after failing to secure enough backing in Holyrood for the overhaul.

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The First Minister says he "greatly appreciated the lasting social, cultural and economic ties Scotland has with the United States".

Mr Swinney is also expected to take aim at the economic issues facing the UK, with pressure mounting on the Government from increased borrowing costs and turbulence in the financi

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