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Scots encouraged to recognise feelings as lockdown measures eased
Advice for those anxious about next steps The Scottish Government’s Principal Medical Officer has encouraged people to prioritise their mental health, as he acknowledged that changes to lockdown...
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Further route map detail announced
Provisional dates for the relaxation of travel restrictions, restarting of the hospitality industry and reopening of hairdressers are among further route map measures announced yesterday by First...
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More funding for councils
Almost £258 million of additional funding for vital local services, such as food provision for those in need, education and social care, has been approved by the Scottish Parliament. The provision of...
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Phased reintroduction of family visiting and communal activities for residents
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Scottish Government issues shopping guidance
Statement given by the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at the media briefing in St Andrew’s House on Friday 26 June: Good afternoon, and welcome to today’s briefing. I’ll start with the usual daily...
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A safe return to campus
Guidance maps out full reopening of Scottish campuses. New guidance has been published to help Scotland’s colleges and universities prepare for a safe and phased return to campus. The guidance has...
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Blueprint for economic recovery
Scotland sets out ‘bold and practical’ proposals Today Finance Secretary @KateForbesMSP launched a report which sets out the principles we believe the UK Government should follow to kick-start the...
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New group to promote healthier and greener town centres
Diverse views from urban, town, rural and island communities must be heard if town centres are to be revitalised and renewed in the wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, according to...
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Face coverings to be mandatory in Scotland’s shops
Final Phase 2 measures confirmed Provisions to allow children to play outdoors with friends, the introduction of exemptions to the 2 metre physical distancing rule and mandatory use of face coverings...
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Scottish tourism to benefit from further Phase 2 changes
The tourism sector is to benefit from the further lifting of restrictions under Phase 2 of Scotland’s route map out of lockdown.
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TUC: Chancellor has a chance to prevent ‘devastation of mass employment’
As the Chancellor stands up to make his ‘summer statement’ today, families across the country will be facing up to the possibility of unemployment (writes the TUC’s KATE BELL): Yesterday,...
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Shop workers ‘nervous about the introduction of mandatory face coverings’
Retail trade union Usdaw has received numerous calls from concerned members after the Scottish Government announced that face coverings will be mandatory in shops from this Friday. Usdaw officials met...
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First Minister: Spain stays on quarantine list
Statement given by the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at the media briefing in St Andrew’s House this afternoon (Wednesday 8th July): Good afternoon everyone, welcome to today’s update. My remarks are...
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Quarantine rule ends for travellers arriving from lower risk countries
Passengers arriving in Scotland from 57 overseas destinations that have similar or lower levels of coronavirus (COVID-19) infection than Scotland will no longer need to quarantine. Travellers from the...
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Summer Statement ‘delivers plan for jobs in Scotland’
Chancellor’s statement welcomed by Scottish Secretary but Scottish Government says the package is a huge opportunity missed. The Chancellor yesterday set out the next steps in the UK Government’s...
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Lockdown: Scotland moves on to Phase 3
Scotland will officially move to Phase 3 of the route map out of lockdown this weekend, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced. From today (Friday 10 July), up to three households will be able...
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Teacher fears over August return
Only just over a quarter of teachers in Scotland think it will be safe for their pupils to return to their school or college in August, a survey by teachers’ union NASUWT has found. Nearly half of...
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Help for homebuyers
Finance Secretary announces measures to boost the economy. New initiatives to support homebuyers and help people into work or to re-train have been announced by Finance Secretary Kate Forbes. The...
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Hairdressers and barbers to re-open on Wednesday
Guidance published to ensure safe return for salons Hairdressers and barbers are preparing to re-open on Wednesday 15 July under the Scottish Government’s route map out of lockdown. New guidance has...
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Designated person hospital visiting
People in hospital who do not have coronavirus (COVID-19) will be able to have a designated visitor from tomorrow, Monday 13 July. Until now, hospital visits during the pandemic have only been...
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