Scotland's First Minister John Swinney is facing renewed criticism over the cost of flights linked to a trip tied to the World Cup, with critics branding the trip a taxpayer-funded "jolly". The row adds to ongoing scrutiny of ministerial travel spending and comes at a time when public finances in Scotland are under close watch.

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