Devolution 'hindered UK government's response to Coronavirus' inquiry hears

Scottish independence is on the rise as voters back Nicola Sturgeon's response to the global pandemic ahead of Boris Johnson, a new poll has found. The percentage of Scots who say they would vote Yes at a future IndyRef2 now stands at 54 per cent - just one point lower than the total achieved by the No campaign in 2014.

Gary Numan has clarified why he said “fuck those people” in response to critics of his planned set of drive-in gigs.Numan will embark on a UK tour in August and September as part of the line-up for Utilita’s ‘Live From The Drive-In’ series.

Without a doubt, the way that Donald Trump and his administration has been handling the COVID-19 pandemic response has been horrific. But he’s not the only leader that has done a, uh, less-than-desirable job responding to the global health crisis.

coronavirus pandemic in the UK have become somewhat a part of our lives. At 5pm Monday to Friday, either the Prime Minister or another senior cabinet member would address the public on how they are handling the outbreak plus take questions from the media.

Police Scotland gun cop who was blasted for following pornographic accounts on his public Twitter has been moved to a different department, the Daily Record understands.Supt Tony Beveridge was the head of armed policing for Scotland when the Record revealed he was engaging with a number of X-rated accounts, including @Chavbabes and @BritHotties, on his public Twitter profile.Many of these accounts linked to paid-for services and webcam videos.Beveridge was forced to admit that his behaviour was

the daily Downing Street press conference on Monday (June 22), Dr Harries was asked whether she was concerned that the UK would 'follow the same route' as Germany.

police officers race to the scene.
 More than a dozen emergency service vehicles were called to North Junction Street in Leith at around 6.10pm on Friday. Specialist cops in riot gear and police dogs were also drafted in as shocked residents watched the drama unfolding.The surrounding area was cordoned off as officers dealt with the ongoing incident which concluded around three hours later.Police Scotland confirmed a 49-year-old man has now been arrested following a ‘disturbance’.

Always the sly guy. Niall Horan responded to Jodie Comer’s dating rumors in the only way he knew how—without actually confirming or denying anything. It looks like when you’re linked to Hailee Steinfield, Selena Gomez, and now Killing Eve’s Jodie, it’s worth keeping your options open.

Almost 14,000 jobs have been furloughed in East Ayrshire as a consequence of the coronavirus pandemic.Figures made available reveal the impact of COVID-19 on the back of the country being locked down on Monday, March 23 in a bid to combat the deadly disease – with Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s programmes preventing jobs being axed.A total of 13,700 employments have been furloughed as part of the job retention scheme (JRS) in East Ayrshire.Meanwhile, 3500 claims have been made through the

coronavirus pandemic is breaking down, according to the Scottish Health Secretary. Condemning Downing Street’s approach to the nationwide crisis, Jeane Freeman said there is a "vacuum" where shared discussion and decision making should be at the highest level.

coronavirus crisis is a fall in rough sleepers. Edinburgh-based Very Rev Dr Russell Barr said that getting so many people into hotels and hostels showed that homelessness wasn't 'inevitable'.

Ayrshire is continuing to slow down, new figures show.