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Tougher Covid restrictions likely as First Minister recalls Holyrood
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon Nicola Sturgeon is likely to announce tougher coronavirus restrictions this afternoon as the virus continues to run riot across the country. Ms Sturgeon has called an...
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First people receive Oxford / AstraZeneca vaccine
The first people will receive the Oxford University/AstraZeneca Covid vaccine today as the NHS expands COVID-19 vaccination programmes across the UK. The NHS is the first health service in the world...
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First Minister: STAY AT HOME is the key message
Statement given by the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at a media briefing in St Andrew’s House on Tuesday 5 January 2021: Good afternoon everyone and since this is the first media briefing of the new...
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Eviction Ban Extended
The temporary ban on eviction orders will be extended until the end of March, the Scottish Government announced yesterday. Regulations will be laid in the Scottish Parliament on 14 January to extend...
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Travel: Pre-departure coronavirus testing to be introduced
Passengers travelling to Scotland from abroad will be required to have proof of a negative test taken a maximum of 72 hours before travel. The new public health requirement, to be introduced as soon...
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Don’t miss out: Apply early for Scottish Child Payment
Parents across Scotland have been applying early for the new Scottish Child Payment that will open on Monday 15 February. Social Security Scotland is taking applications ahead of the introduction of...
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Community Climate Asset funding for Edinburgh organisations
Delivering Scotland’s green recovery Communities across the country are to benefit from fast-tracked funding to help tackle climate change and deliver Scotland’s green recovery from the coronavirus...
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Education: Remote learning guidance published
Guidance for teachers and families to support remote learning in schools has been published by Education Scotland. It has been created in partnership through the Education Recovery Group and sets out...
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Revised plan for College and University study resumption
University students will be taught online throughout January and February, with the vast majority not expected back on campuses until the start of March, as part of a revised plan for their return in...
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Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine national roll-out
Doses to be administered at over 1,000 GP practices and community centres Many more people will receive the first dose of the Oxford/Astrazeneca coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine in GP practices and...
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Surge in calls to Home Energy Scotland helpline
Scots are being urged to seek support and advice from Home Energy Scotland to reduce heating bills and make their homes warmer and more energy efficient, as increasing numbers of households seek...
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New project to support families of drug users
A new project which helps the families of people at risk of dying through drugs will start work this month. Families as Lifesavers, which is being funded through the Drugs Deaths Taskforce, helps...
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More support for hospitality, retail and leisure industries
January grants top-up announced A significant top-up to the grant support available for hospitality, retail and leisure businesses across Scotland closed by level 4 restrictions will be paid following...
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Possible delay to vaccine rollout in Edinburgh?
A Conservative MSP has expressed concerns over a possible delay to vaccine rollout in Edinburgh. Lothians MSP Miles Briggs was reacting to a news story that appeared in the Daily Mail group’s i...
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Carrier bag charge to double
The minimum price of a single use carrier bag is set to increase from 5p to 10p. The Scottish Parliament will be asked to approve the increase from the 1 April. The carrier bag charge was first...
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Lockdown restrictions strengthened
Further measures to help stop the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and limit non-essential contact will be introduced this weekend. Nobody who lives in a Level 4 area should leave or remain outside...
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Help to warm homes this winter
First award through £7 million fuel poverty fund A project which helps people struggling to heat their homes has become the first to receive a share of a £7 million fund to tackle fuel poverty this...
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£45m support package for schools
A new package of £45 million will help local authorities to provide support to schools and families as they deal with the challenges of remote learning during lockdown, Education Secretary John...
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Police: Do the right thing this weekend
A statement from Edinburgh Police: Last weekend saw an increase in people gathering at parks and open spaces in the city, particularly at Portobello Beach and the Meadows. We fully recognise the...
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South America international border health measures
Concerns over new variant of coronavirus in Brazil Following identification of a new variant of coronavirus in Brazil, the Scottish Government has imposed additional restrictions on all arrivals from...
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