Nicola Sturgeon confirms 'about 1,500' known cases of Indian variant but warns of more across Scotland

sit traditional exams next spring or if an alternative would be in place. SNP ministers this week pledged to scrap the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) following the publication of a long-awaited international report which looked at the state of the curriculum north of the Border.

pandemic news is likely to be dominated by talks between Nicola Sturgeon and Andy Burnham to discuss the ban on all non-essential travel from Scotland to Manchester and Salford. At a press conference on Tuesday the Labour mayor of Greater Manchester told reporters he was seeking a “political route” out of the dispute.

First Minister congratulated the team on getting this far and said that it was was "not to be" after a 3-1 loss to Croatia at Hampden Park tonight.The defeat meant Scotland's Euro dream died as the side were knocked out of the tournament.Nicola Sturgeon took to Twitter after the game to thank the team for playing their hearts out.She said: "Not to be, but thank you @ ScotlandNT for taking us to our first men’s tournament in 23 years - you’ve played your hearts out and we’ve been proud to cheer

Join thousands of others and get the latest Scottish politics news sent straight to your inbox.Scots will not be encouraged to rush back to their offices after covid restrictions are lifted on 9 August, Nicola Sturgeon has said.The First Minister came down on the side of continuing the practice of working from home she announced that Scotland plans to move out of covid restrictions.Many businesses have called for a return of commuters to their place of work to help city centre and town economies

Nicola Sturgeon is set to issue an update on ‘Freedom Day’ and the latest coronavirus situation in the Scottish Parliament later today.

First Minister is expected to tell MSPs in the Holyrood chamber that there will be a three-week delay in the lifting of lockdown in Scotland due to the Delta variant, which originated in India.

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Burnham has charged Sturgeon with treating the north of England with the same contempt she claims Boris Johnson treats Scotland by announcing a travel ban to the Manchester area without notifying him. The First Minister announced a travel ban for Scots to Manchester and Salford on Friday but the Labour mayor was infuriated that she did so without notifying him.

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for the virus within the previous 28 days – is 7, 690. There are currently 128 people in hospital confirmed to have the virus with 12 being treated in intensive care.The total number of positive cases since the pandemic hit stands at 251,911.To date 3, 591, 638 people have received their first vaccination with 2, 535, 803 having a second jab.

First Minister conceded her administration had not matched the response of grassroots organisations and said she had an “open mind” on legislation.

UK Government for the likely delay of lockdown restrictions in Scotland. Speaking in the Scottish Parliament earlier today the SNP leader announced that she would make a statement next week on a 'Freedom Day'.

First Minister will address MSPs at Holyrood as cases continue to rise across parts of the country. It comes as Scotland marks six months since the Covid-19 vaccination programme was rolled out.

Nicola Sturgeon is set to make an announcement on the state of the coronavirus pandemic in the Scottish Parliament later today.The First Minister will address MSPs at Holyrood as cases continue to rise across parts of the country.It comes as Scotland marks six months since the Covid-19 vaccination programme was rolled out.At the end of last week Sturgeon announced that cases of the deadly virus had tripled in the last month just as Scotland starts to move out of lockdown restrictions.The news

First Minister said the situation remained "fragile" but added there was growing confidence that the on-going vaccination programme was reducing the number of people who required hospital treatment after testing positive for coronavirus. It comes as parts of the country prepare to move from Level 2 to Level 1 of lockdown restrictions as of midnight on Friday, while Glasgow will move from Level 3 to Level 2.

First Minister told MSPs today that mistakes were made during the first weeks of the global coronavirus pandemic in March last year. It comes as Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar accused the Scottish Government of being in "lockstep" with Westminster over when big decisions to tackle covid were implemented.

Level 2. Changes are due to come into effect in a weeks time on June 7.

Level 2. Changes are due to come into effect in a weeks time on June 7.

coronavirus advisor has claimed. Professor Devi Sridhar of the University of Edinburgh has urged policymakers to reopen the country cautiously amid concerns over the mutant strain of the virus, reports Glasgow Live.

Rangers during attempts to secure the club’s financial future, a court has heard. David Whitehouse, 55, told the Court of Session today the First Minister didn’t want the Scottish Governmen t to intervene when the club was placed in administration in 2012.