Nicola Sturgeon.The leader of the country’s top teachers’ trade union also called the payment a “political ploy”.Sturgeon this week unveiled plans for a £500 payment for all full-time health and social care workers in recognition of their “extraordinary” service during coronavirus.With tax liable on the one-off Scottish Government payment, she also urged Boris Johnson to allow these workers to receive the full amount.However, a call has been made to recognise other staff who have contributed to
Nicola Sturgeon says schools will remain open in parts of Scotland placed at lockdown level four
16.11.2020 - 17:36 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Nicola Sturgeon has vowed to keep schools open in the west of Scotland even in council areas placed at level four.The First Minister today gave her strongest indication yet that several local authorities will this week be moved into the Government's highest level of lockdown - meaning thousands of non-essential businesses will be forced to close.But both primary and high schools will stay open to ensure youngsters can still attend class.It comes as the country's biggest teaching union, the EIS,
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04.12.2020 / 08:23
Scotland lockdown level 4 review - What happens next as restrictions set to end
infection spreading in communities. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said it is "likely" she will be able to make major changes at the next review.
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30.11.2020 / 22:17
Nicola Sturgeon says independence is 'inalienable' right for Scotland despite pandemic crisis warning
the crisis. She said the right to leaving the UK is "inalienable" and taunted Prime Minister Boris Johnson to try to block another pro-independence majority at Holyrood.
dailyrecord.co.uk
30.11.2020 / 18:26
Carol singing ban looms in Scotland as Nicola Sturgeon confirms guidance being drawn up for Christmas
festive tradition is the latest in line to fall victim to strict public health rules which already banned Halloween guising and bonfire night gatherings. The Scottish Government has not finalised the rules but carol singing is being reviewed along with other traditions, including popular Santa's grottos for children.Nicola Sturgeon said work is under way shortly after a Boris Johnson spokesman said permission was granted in England.
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30.11.2020 / 14:32
SNP conference host blasted for sharing Covid conspiracy theories and saying vaccine is 'sh**e'
Covid pandemic.Questioning the vaccine plans, she tweeted that a coronavirus conspiracy theory was “speaking the truth” and claimed nature is “the best medicine”.The views of Matthews, 39, – who is the public face of the SNP’s virtual conference and may introduce First Minister Nicola Sturgeon today – are at odds with the messaging of the SNP Government, which has welcomed the positive news on vaccines.Immunising people is a vital tool in defeating Covid and a million Scots could get the jab by
dailyrecord.co.uk
28.11.2020 / 13:37
SNP conference LIVE as Nicola Sturgeon says independence is in clear sight
referendum. Before the first speeches, Sturgeon said she has "never been so certain" Scotland will achieve independence.
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28.11.2020 / 13:37
Nicola Sturgeon says Scotland is 'on the cusp of history' with independence in sight
First Minister spoke ahead of her party’s annual conference today by telling members she has “never been so certain” the country will achieve independence.Her party is riding high in opinion polls and is widely tipped to win a majority of MSPs at next year's Holyrood election.That could set off a constitutional showdown with Westminster as the SNP uses its mandate to demand an IndyRef2 takes place.While Prime Minister Boris Johnson has repeatedly said he will not allow another referendum on
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27.11.2020 / 17:29
Nicola Sturgeon accused of hampering fishing exports with lack of Brexit preparations
post-Brexit paperwork for fish products.
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26.11.2020 / 22:49
Nicola Sturgeon says Scottish independence referendum will happen in 'earlier part' of next parliamentary term
vote on the constitution. With the Nationalists currently soaring in the polls it means Boris Johnson could face huge pressure to allow an IndyRef2 to take place in the coming years - despite repeatedly saying he would not.
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26.11.2020 / 17:25
Christmas lockdown rules in Scotland confirmed with cap set on people who can meet
festive break between December 23 and 27. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon agreed the basic UK-wide plan but urged caution and wants to keep gatherings to a minimum.
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20.11.2020 / 15:47
Nicola Sturgeon announces 32 new coronavirus deaths in Scotland amid 1,018 cases
coronavirus death toll has hit 3,459, the Scottish Government confirmed today.
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19.11.2020 / 13:30
East Kilbride Councillor calls for Lanarkshire to be first in line for testing
East Kilbride councillor who is monitoring the success of the UK Government’s pilot testing scheme in Liverpool.
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19.11.2020 / 00:33
East Kilbride shopping centre will limit access to essential stores only as Lanarkshire locked down
East Kilbride will be limiting access to essential stores only from Friday as Lanarkshire moves to a level four lockdown. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed the tighter restrictions across the region yesterday (Tuesday) in a briefing to the Scottish Parliament.The new restrictions will come into place from Friday and will be in place for three weeks, lifting on December 11.It follows access being restricted during the first lockdown in March.
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18.11.2020 / 09:35
Businesses in East Kilbride fear second lockdown could be final nail in coffin
East Kilbride say they fear for their future with Lanarkshire plunged into lockdown this week.
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17.11.2020 / 20:09
Nicola Sturgeon confirms lockdown easing in two Scottish council areas
level two rules on November 24.The change depends on continued progress, but it was seen as a positive sign while Glasgow and 10 other councils were ordered into the highest level four lockdown.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced the plan at the Scottish Parliament as part of the government's weekly review of the five-tier system.She said: "I am pleased to report that East Lothian and Midlothian have both seen a marked decline in infection rates – prevalence in these areas is significantly
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17.11.2020 / 19:13
South Lanarkshire plunged into level four lockdown
East Kilbride has been plunged into a second lockdown.
dailyrecord.co.uk
17.11.2020 / 18:27
Tier four lockdown coming to Lanarkshire from Friday confirms First Minister
Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Level four lockdown will be coming to Lanarkshire from Friday, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed.Businesses including hospitality, salons, gyms, hairdressers and non-essential retail will have to close when the new restrictions come into effect at 6am on Friday, November 20.For three weeks, Lanarkshire will be put into the highest level of restrictions used by the Scottish Government before being
dailyrecord.co.uk
17.11.2020 / 18:27
Lanarkshire in lockdown: First Minister confirms three weeks of Tier 4 restrictions
Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Level four lockdown will be coming to Lanarkshire from Friday, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed.Businesses including hospitality, salons, gyms, hairdressers and non-essential retail will have to close when the new restrictions come into effect at 6am on Friday, November 20.For three weeks, Lanarkshire will be put into the highest level of restrictions used by the Scottish Government before being