New coronavirus strain could soon see NHS in Scotland ‘overwhelmed’
The Scottish Government has admitted the NHS could soon become “overwhelmed” in some areas due to the new coronavirus strain.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon
More restrictions planned to reinforce ‘stay at home’ message
The Scottish Government is to introduce further coronavirus restrictions in a bid to cut the number of journeys people are making during the current lockdown, Transport Secretary Michael Matheson has confirmed.
Coronavirus spread in Highlands ‘serious and severe’
Nicola Sturgeon has warned the spread of coronavirus is now no less “serious and severe” a problem in the Highlands than it is in the central belt.
Scotland hopes to have 900,000 vaccine doses by end of January – Sturgeon
Scotland hopes to have just over 900,000 doses of coronavirus vaccines by the end of the month, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said.
Sir John Curtice: Holyrood election delay may depend on UK-wide decision
Sir John Curtice predicts the upcoming Holyrood election would only be delayed if the decision was backed by authorities in England and Wales.
When will Nicola Sturgeon make statement and where can I watch?
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will update the nation today on the fast-changing coronavirus situation amid rising case numbers and fears over the new strain.
Call for reopening of Aberdeen schools to be postponed to help Covid fight
Calls have been made for the reopening of schools to be postponed and more remote learning to be used to keep staff and pupils safe.
Coronavirus cases in Scotland rise by 2,539
Covid cases in Scotland have continued to soar, with health officials recording a further 2,539 positive cases in 24 hours.
North-east health bosses issue warning new Covid-19 strain as new vaccine approved
North-east health chiefs have welcomed the new Covid-19 vaccine but urged caution over the new 'dominant' strain.
Salmond inquiry: 12 things we’ve learned so far
Thousands of pages of testimony have been submitted, and more than a dozen witnesses have been grilled by MSPs since the summer.
New drug policy minister calls for ‘national mission’ to tackle deaths
Scotland’s new drugs minister has said she believes the country can start to turn the tide in tackling its drug deaths problem next year through a new “national mission” to address it.
Coronavirus: New restrictions cast fresh doubt over Holyrood election
Senior figures in Scottish politics fear it would be “completely inappropriate” to hold the Holyrood election before the pandemic is fully under control.
‘Caught out yet again’: SNP facing questions over Mark McDonald complaint
The SNP is under pressure to explain the way it handled a complaint against ex-minister Mark McDonald amid claims the process was "dodgy and inappropriate".
When will Nicola Sturgeon announce tier changes and where can I watch?
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will update the nation today on any changes to the level areas find themselves in, but when is it taking place and where can I watch?
Salmond inquiry: Angus Robertson spoke to ex-SNP leader about ‘inappropriateness’ concern
Angus Robertson has confirmed he spoke to Alex Salmond about alleged “inappropriateness” towards female staff at Edinburgh Airport in 2009.
Peter Murrell: Nicola Sturgeon’s husband ‘directly contradicts’ first minister’s evidence
Testimony from Nicola Sturgeon’s husband has fuelled claims that the first minister misled parliament and broke the ministerial code.
Salmond inquiry: Peter Murrell blames ‘shock’ and ‘upset’ for sending police probe messages
SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has said he sent controversial messages calling for the police to be pressurised over the Alex Salmond case because he was "shocked" and "upset" at the scale of charges against his former colleague.
Coronavirus: First supplies of Covid-19 vaccine arrive in Scotland
The first supplies of the new Covid-19 vaccine have arrived in Scotland.
Salmond inquiry: Nicola Sturgeon aide denies revealing details of secret meetings
A close aide to Nicola Sturgeon has "definitively and categorically" denied informing the first minister or other senior government officials about a secret meeting with a woman who complained about Alex Salmond.
When will First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announce changes to levels?
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will outline changes to the level areas find themselves in today in the Scottish Parliament, but when will it all take place?
Covid-19: ‘Disappointment’ at hike in north-east cases
A council chief has voiced his “disappointment” over an increase of Covid-19 cases across the north-east.
Exclusive: Shock claims link Mark McDonald’s resignation to Salmond probe
Ex-minister Mark McDonald was "thrown under a bus" to justify the creation of a Scottish Government policy that would snare Alex Salmond, it has been claimed.
Richard Leonard: End the ‘blanket ban’ on amateur football in Scotland
The Scottish Government has been urged to find a “workable solution” that would end the ban on amateur football matches.
Nicola Sturgeon urged by MSPs to lead new green recovery taskforce
Nicola Sturgeon should spearhead a new taskforce to turbocharge the drive towards a “green recovery” from the pandemic, a group of MSPs has said.
Covid travel restrictions: Scottish drivers may face fines
Scots could face fines for crossing council boundaries in Scotland, after the nation recorded its highest daily death toll from coronavirus since May.
Nicola Sturgeon warns the ‘integrity’ of US democracy is at stake in election battle
Nicola Sturgeon has warned that the integrity US democracy is at stake as the country enters a "crucial" few hours and days.
NHS facing ‘impending winter storm’ amid pandemic, leading physicians warn
A national strategy to manage hospitals during the second wave of Covid-19 is needed to ensure the NHS stays afloat through the “impending winter storm”, leading physicians have said.
Aberdeen cafes and bars raise fears of second national full lockdown in Scotland
Hospitality businesses in Aberdeen and the north-east have raised fears over the possibility of Scotland being plunged into a second national lockdown.
Sturgeon warns she cannot rule out national lockdown if restriction levels do not help curb cases
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has outlined the levels of restrictions each region is in to tackle coronavirus.
Report finds ‘no statistical evidence’ in hospital discharges to care homes leading to Covid outbreaks
A report issued today concluded that hospital discharges did not contribute to outbreaks in care homes, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said.