Kate Forbes announces engagement as SNP Finance Secretary tweets picture of sparkling diamond ring

coronavirus deaths have been recorded over the last 24 hours. 908 new cases of COVID-19 were reported overnight, taking the total figure to 190,913.1,449 people are in hospital being treated for the deadly virus while 110 people remain in intensive care.

Gordon Ramsay told a TikTok chef it's no surprise that he's single after he watched him create a horror Valentine's pastry.The telly chef who likes to have a say in other's recipes, didn't hold back when he saw the unusual and slightly disturbing Valentine's dish.As people around the UK get ready for St Valentine's Day on Sunday, the apple and cherry pie by Nikkal Carraz wasn't a dish that Scots born Gordon was ready to recommend.

Scottish Government published the figure alongside a note that Register Offices are now generally closed at weekends.They also announced 584 new cases of coronavirus in Scotland over the past 24 hours bringing the total number of cases since start of the pandemic to 185,792.There have now been a total of 6,438 deaths in Scotland since the start of the pandemic.There are 1,710 people in hospital with recently confirmed COVID-19 and 108 in intensive care.Earlier today Health Secretary Jeane

coronavirus deaths have been recorded in the last 24 hours across Scotland.A total of 895 new cases of the virus were also recorded overnight, taking the total since the start of the pandemic in March to 185,208.Currently, there are 1,729 people in hospital being treated for Covid-19, while 117 people remain in intensive care unit.Since the start of the pandemic, a total of 6,431 people in Scotlabd have died of the virus after returning a positive test.The news comes after ten residents at a

the budget for 2021 in the Scottish Parliament, Kate Forbes said the pandemic had “shaken our society and economy to their core”.Here's five things from the SNP minister's speech you need to know.Scotland's tax bands stay the same, though will increase with inflation.The majority of taxpayers in Scotland will pay slightly less income tax than the rest of the UK - although this figure only amounted to around £20 last year.Forbes will freeze the top tax rate at £150,000 and claimed taxes will go

coronavirus deaths have been recorded in Scotland over the last 24 hours. The First Minister also announced that 1,201 new cases of COVID-19 were reported overnight, taking the total figure to 176,533.

Kate Forbes, the SNP's finance secretary. Governments normally use the budget to outline the state of the country's finances and propose tax changes.

ditch its plans for a second referendum on independence and instead focus on the country's economic recovery.Housing charities have also pleaded with the finance secretary to commit more cash to building 53,000 more affordable homes over the term of the next Scottish Parliament.Speaking ahead of the budget, Forbes said: “This is the most important budget in the history of devolution.

Ayrshire hospitality scene lost its only Michelin star this week.Braidwoods was among 20 restaurants to be demoted in the Michelin Guide Great Britain and Ireland 2021.The Dalry eaterie was also the longest-running star holder in Scotland.Run by husband-and-wife team Keith and Nicola Braidwood, the venue has been a firm favourite with foodies in Ayrshire and beyond.In a further blow, Mr Braidwood told Ayrshire Live today that the award-winning North Ayrshire restaurant wouldn't be reopening as

Prince William and Kate Middleton took part in a video message to celebrate Burns Night.

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge treated NHS Tayside staff to a traditional Burns celebration lunch and thanked them for their tireless work. In a video sent to a multi-disciplinary COVID-19 response team who work in the dedicated COVID-19 Intensive Care (ICU) and High Dependency (HDU) Units at Ninewell, William, 38 told staff: "Hello to everyone at NHS Tayside.

coronavirus death recorded in Scotland over the last 24 hours. However, this figure is lower due to Register Offices being closed at weekends.

Hell's Kitchen superchef Gordon Ramsay blasted a cakemaker in America after she created a portrait of the star from spongecake.

coronavirus deaths have been recorded in Scotland over the last 24 hours, Nicola Sturgeon's government has revealed. The First Minister also announced that 1,165 new cases of COVID-19 were reported overnight, taking the total figure to 164,927.

Gordon Ramsay has taken a swipe at Gino D'Acampo for his cooking skills in a hilarious TikTok video. The Scots TV chef has been known for his 'rate my plate' videos on the popular app and when he seen his fellow chef pal making a burger, he couldn't resist critiquing his work.

The tour sparked controversy at the time, with both Scottish and Welsh politicians questioning its necessity as lockdown measures restricted travel across the UK.