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As Diwali begins, First Minister @JohnSwinney sends his warmest wishes to Hindu, Sikh and Jain communities celebrating across Scotland and around the world.

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First Minister @JohnSwinney addressed more than 500 business leaders at @ScotChambers Annual Business Address.

He highlighted the continued importance of working together to turn Scotland’s economic strengths into investment, jobs and industrial growth.

📸 Credit: Mark Gibson

First Minister John Swinney speaks at a lectern during the Scottish Chambers of Commerce Annual Business Address. He is wearing a kilt, suit jacket and poppy. The lectern displays the event branding, "Annual Business Address".

First Minister John Swinney stands on a red carpet alongside Charandeep Singh, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, and a woman in a blue dress. The First Minister is wearing a kilt and suit jacket, while Charandeep Singh is wearing a tuxedo and turban. The group are posing for a photograph at the Scottish Chambers of Commerce Annual Business Address.

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First Minister @JohnSwinney met COSLA representatives today to discuss local governance reform.

He gave his commitment that reform will see more powers going to local government to help public services work better and no powers will be given to @scotgov from local government.

First Minister John Swinney and Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth meet COSLA representatives.

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First Minister @JohnSwinney opened @VADundee new exhibition which celebrates the life and legacy of David Bowie.

Supported @scotgov funding, V&A Dundee is a cultural powerhouse for the city and wider region – helping bring in visitors and boost the local economy.

First Minister John Swinney visits V&A Dundee for opening of David Bowie exhibition.

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First Minister @JohnSwinney met apprentices at Navantia's Methil shipyard and saw how investment in skills is creating opportunities for young people.

@scotgov is committed to supporting 150,000 apprenticeships this parliamentary term, helping more people into well-paid jobs.

First Minister John Swinney, wearing a hard hat and high-visibility vest, speaks with a worker wearing welding protective equipment at Navantia’s shipyard in Methil. The pair are standing in a manufacturing area.

First Minister John Swinney speaks with workers at Navantia’s shipyard in Methil. All are wearing hard hats and high-visibility clothing in a manufacturing setting.

First Minister John Swinney speaks with apprentices at Navantia’s shipyard in Methil. The apprentices are wearing blue overalls and hard hats, while the First Minister is wearing a hard hat and a high-visibility jacket in a manufacturing setting.

First Minister John Swinney poses for a group photograph with apprentices and employees at Navantia’s manufacturing facility in Methil. The group are wearing hard hats and a mix of blue overalls and high-visibility jackets.