Nicola Sturgeon reveals Scotland could move to phase two of lockdown easing next week

Nicola Sturgeon is set to face the media again today as Scotland slowly moves out of the coronavirus lockdown. The First Minister revealed the number of confirmed dropped to five yesterday - the second day in a row it was in single figures.

the dark days of the Thatcher era. The SNP leader said she recalled the social and economic impact a lack of jobs for young Scots had caused when she was growing up in Ayrshire during the 1980s when Margaret Thatcher was in power.

Holyrood, so there is no usual daily briefing. As well as giving a daily figure on the number of new cases, she set out the next steps of the route out of lockdown ahead of schedule.

coronavirus restrictions. At her briefing yesterday, Sturgeon said there will be "further details on the timing".

unemployment, Nicola Sturgeon’s chief economic adviser warned today.Benny Higgins set out the scale of the challenge in a report calling for an overhaul of the economy and government powers to get the country back on track.His advisory group told the First Minister lockdown has spawned more inequality by allowing higher earners to work from home while low earning, essential workers “have put their health and that of their families at risk”.Young people have suffered “learning loss”, with the

Nicola Sturgeon 'announces' that ‘the pumping can begin’. The First Minister announced that Scotland would be moving into phase two of the Scottish Government’s roadmap out of lockdown earlier today.

Coronavirus lockdown restrictions in Scotland are to be eased further, with people who live on their own or only with children under 18 able to form an “extended household group” from tomorrow.

far-right " group clashing with police and protesters in Glasgow by saying "racist thugs shame Scotland". Police Scotland said six arrests had been made "so far" following the disturbance in the city's George Square on Wednesday evening.

Nicola Sturgeon has been challenged to "move heaven and earth" to ensure pupils can return to schools in Scotland on a full-time basis in August. The First Minister was accused by opposition party leaders of passing the buck on school reopenings to local authorities - and giving parents "mixed messages" on when education will resume for youngsters.

Five new deaths from coronavirus have been reported as Scotland gets set to enter phase two of the route map out of lockdown.Latest figures from the Scottish Government show 2,453 people have now succumbed to the disease.Giving her daily briefing, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said she expected to confirm a further easing of restrictions on Thursday  - although she warned that not all measures would be implemented overnight.It is expected that some personal restrictions will be lifted and

Nicola Sturgeon has said she is "very hopeful" the next steps of easing lockdown in Scotland will be confirmed one week today. The First Minister said she wanted Scots to "see more of their families and friends" when phase two begins - but warned it may not be able to do everything set-out in the Scottish Government's routemap at once, with some measures being phased in gradually.

Nicola Sturgeon super fan has gone viral after his Tiktok revealed his history of searching for her on Google Elie Kasusula from Easterhouse, was asking his followers what shirt he should wear for his first night out after lockdown, but shared a little more than expected.

Nicola Sturgeon has said. The First Minister confirmed she is optimistic that in 10 days the country could start to make more headway in its attempts to ease restrictions.She said the nation was now at a “crucial juncture” in its long running fight against the virus.

Nicola Sturgeon says she might have joined Scots in protesting racism over the US death of George Floyd had it not been for coronavirus. With a number of demonstrations planned across the country, the First Minister doubled down on calls for demonstrators to make their voices heard virtually and avoid risking a spread of the deadly bug.

independence “as soon as possible” - but her focus is on tackling the coronavirus crisis. At her daily media briefing, the First Minister looked forward “normality” when the country can start discussing constitutional debate again.

Over 1,000 arrests were made in Scotland over the weekend, as sunseekers made the most of the rays and the easing of the coronavirus lockdown restrictions.

Nicola Sturgeon has said the lifting on coronavirus restrictions for vulnerable people who cannot leave their homes does not apply in Scotland.

Garden centre giant Dobbies has confirmed its store in Ayr will reopen tomorrow morning.

Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed lockdown restrictions will be eased on Friday as the Covid-19 infection rate continues to fall.

A Galston lad has gone viral after impersonating Nicola Sturgeon.