North-east MSP welcomes extra support for GPs
A north-east MSP has welcomed additional funding of £15 million to help GP practices to cope with extra pressures arising from coronavirus.
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North-east pubs able to deliver alcohol during coronavirus crisis
A campaign group has welcomed a decision to allow north-east pubs to deliver beer and food to people’s doors.
Ferry operators ‘need urgent support to save routes’
Ferry companies and port operators need urgent support to stop routes being axed as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, Scotland’s Transport Secretary Michael Matheson has said.
Coronavirus: Home deliveries reach first north-east residents
Those in the north-east most at risk of contracting Covid-19 have begun receiving home deliveries of essential groceries.
Affordable homes target unlikely to be met, says housing minister
The Scottish Government’s target of building 50,000 new affordable homes before the next election is unlikely to be met, housing minister Kevin Stewart has announced.
No-one should be pushed into signing do not resuscitate order, says Sturgeon
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has stressed no-one should be asked to sign a do not resuscitate order (DNR) if they do not want to.
Seafood industry to receive £10m to protect firms during coronavirus outbreak
The Scottish Government has announced a £10 million package of support for the seafood industry during the coronavirus outbreak.
Aberdeen solicitors slam Scottish Government bid to remove jury from criminal trials
Plans to conduct solemn criminal trials without a jury during the coronavirus pandemic have been shelved – but the fact the move was even considered has been branded “massively concerning”.
North-east MSP issues warning for residents to stay ‘local’
A north-east MSP has urged members of the public to take official advice seriously.
Background check fees scrapped for workers hired to combat coronavirus
Fees paid to conduct background checks are to be scrapped for those being recruited to fight the coronavirus outbreak.
Ninewells Hospital receives 10 ‘ventilators’ from children’s charity
A global health charity based in Scotland has donated 10 anaesthetic machines to help provide more intensive care beds at a Tayside hospital.
Call for rates relief extension to support whisky industry during lockdown
Calls have been made for an extension of business rates relief to support whisky distilleries during the coronavirus lockdown.
Scottish Government supports coronavirus committee to oversee crisis response
The Scottish Government has announced it supports the creation of an emergency Scottish Parliament committee to oversee the response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Emergency coronavirus Bill passes Holyrood
MSPs have voted to pass the Scottish Government’s emergency legislation on coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Aberdeen businessman calls on Government to freeze rates to help companies
A leading north-east entrepreneur has warned the north-east faces a “tsunami of unemployment” unless business rates are frozen.
Fate of north-east nursery staff due to start in summer up in the air
The fate of north-east nursery staff due to start work in the summer to accommodate extended childcare areas is now up in the air because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Government ‘working at pace’ to boost coronavirus testing as 16 more people die in Scotland
A further 16 people have died in Scotland after contracting coronavirus, the first minister has announced.
Coronavirus: Scottish disability benefit rollout delayed as UK ministers agree to maintain delivery
The rollout of two key Scottish benefit payments has been delayed indefinitely in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Gender law reform scrapped amid coronavirus crisis
Controversial plans to make it easier for people to change their gender are among legislative proposals being scrapped as the Scottish Government focuses on tackling the coronavirus outbreak.
Differing council approaches to Covid-19 putting lives at risk, unions claim
Three trade unions have asked the First Minister to intervene over “inconsistent” approaches by local authorities they claim are putting lives at risk during the coronavirus outbreak.
16 more coronavirus deaths in Scotland brings total to 76
The number of people in Scotland who have died after being diagnosed with Covid-19 is 76, a rise of 16 on Tuesday, Nicola Sturgeon has announced.
Coronavirus Bill passes stage one at Holyrood as no-jury trial plans dropped
The Scottish Government’s emergency coronavirus Bill has passed the first stage of parliamentary scrutiny after plans to suspend jury trials were dropped.
‘Give offshore workers tests’ says Union chief
A union chief has spoken of his hopes that a scheme can be set up to test oil and gas workers for Covid-19 before going offshore.
Controversial plans to temporarily end trial by jury dropped from coronavirus bill
Controversial plans to temporarily end trial by jury have been dropped from the Scottish Government’s emergency coronavirus legislation.
Extra £15m to help GPs cope during coronavirus crisis
GP surgeries in Scotland will receive an additional £15 million to help them cope with the pressures of the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus legislation published by Scottish Government
The Scottish Government has published legislation aimed at tackling Covid-19.
Coronavirus deaths in Scotland up to 60 as number of cases rises by 430
The number of coronavirus deaths in Scotland has increased by 13, the First Minister has announced.
Suspension rate among poorest pupils down 60% in decade
The rate of Scotland’s poorest pupils being suspended from school has dropped 60% in the past 10 years, according to official statistics.
Train refurbishment firm’s closure plan puts about 100 jobs at risk
Around 100 jobs are under threat with the proposed closure of a train carriage refurbishment firm in East Ayrshire.
Financial help could help north-east golf clubs make ends meet during Covid-19 crisis
Cash-strapped north-east golf clubs struggling due to the coronavirus pandemic have been offered some vital cash aid as the second week of the nationwide lockdown bites.