Rutherglen MSP Clare Haughey on why the Scottish Government needs new powers

to self-isolate at home upon their return from Spain should be compensated, Willie Rennie has said. The Scottish Lib Dem leader called on Holyrood ministers to offer support to holidaymakers who travelled to the popular destination under the impression they would not have to quarantine when they arrived home.

reimpose quarantine restrictions on passengers arriving from Spain has been branded "shambolic" as opposition parties questioned the U-turn. It was announced on Saturday evening that thousands of Scots holidaymakers will have to self-isolate at home for two weeks when they return from the popular tourist destination due to rising virus infection rates in the country.

casinos by announcing a date for their reopening after lockdown. The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) made the plea, saying businesses need clarity.

East Kilbride -based Freedom School of Motoring owner and instructor, Bobby Russell, previously said he feared the lack of clarity could put instructors out of business. However, he feels that the more cautious approach taken here is the safest option for driving instructors and students alike.“I think the Scottish government have taken the right approach to be fair.

Richard Leonard has said the Scottish Government has a "moral obligation" to help low-income families left struggling during lockdown. The Scottish Labour leader said an equivalent to the delayed Scottish Child Payment should be offered to those who are unable to make ends meet as soon as possible.

MSPs looking into the botched probe on harassment allegations against Alex Salmond have raised concerns key information might have been redacted from government documents. A batch of over 150 documents was put on the Scottish Government’s website last week with some parts blanked out to comply with strict public freedom of information rules.

NHS medical and dental staff across Scotland are to receive a 2.8% pay rise, Health Secretary Jeanne Freeman has announced.

Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.ALEX Neil has hailed the Scottish Government’s decision to set up a complex mesh removal surgical service.The Airdrie MSP says the decision to create the facility – which is being backed by more than £1.3 million of Scottish Government funding for the coming year – within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde will “be welcomed by campaigners”.Mr Neil added: “This announcement is another step towards improving the lives of the

Covid-19 outbreak after workers feared they were being put at risk.A Labour MSP referred the call centre to Police Scotland in April after being inundated with complaints about Sitel at the height of the pandemic.Monica Lennon told police that one employee had reported to work at the call centre despite it being common knowledge that their partner was off sick with suspected coronavirus.At least six workers at Sitel’s call centre at Maxim Park in Eurocentral, near Bellshill, Lanarkshire, have

from Spain, it was announced today. The decision means that mainland Spain and the Spanish islands will be added this week to a list of destinations exempt from the Scottish Government's two-week quarantine rule.

Scottish Conservative MSP has announced he will not be standing at next year's Holyrood election. Adam Tomkins, the party's spokesman on the constitution,  return full-time to his role as the John Millar Professor of Public Law at the University of Glasgow.

Rutherglen /Cambuslang, causing 1311 minutes’ disruption to passengers and costing Network Rail nearly £50,000.

“power surge” to Scotland as he prepared to publish legislation for a UK internal market to replace the EU Single Market.

outh Lanarkshire Council have yet to confirm a date.

NHS Tayside operations caused by the impact of COVID-19.

UK Government initiative aimed at protecting jobs in the hospitality industry and encouraging people to safely return to dining out.The Eat Out to Help Out registration service went live this morning on Gov.uk allowing businesses to join the scheme announced last week by Chancellor, Rishi Sunak.Restaurants, bars, cafes and other establishments who use the scheme will offer a 50 per cent reduction, up to a maximum of £10 per person, to all diners who eat and/or drink-in throughout

Police appeal after theft of "distinctive" electric mountain bike in AlexandriaAnd last week it was revealed that it will not be introduced during the next academic year but the position would be reviewed in December.Youngsters in West Dunbartonshire will now be allocated places which will be provided in two-day blocks as well as one half-day on alternate weeks.The council says it was well prepared for introduction of the increased hours but will now be guided by the Scottish Government and

coronavirus pandemic.It follows the UK government announcing an unprecedented £1.57 billion in grants to support the arts sector.The country’s Economy Secretary Fiona Hyslop announced the news during the First Minister’s daily briefing yesterday (July 11), revealing that the Music Venue Trust had worked with the government to secure the funding, and that it will be used to “quickly provide” stability to small venues as they remain closed over the coming months,” as the Sunday Post reports.It

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterIrvine’s MSP today thanked North Ayrshire residents for playing their part in suppressing the spread of Covid-19.Ruth Maguire MSP also welcomed the announcement from the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon that the Scottish  Government will begin to ease into Phase 3 of its exit from lockdown.The announcement came with additional dates for further relaxations to lockdown restrictions.Ruth Maguire MSP

The SNP has called on Rishi Sunak to grant Holyrood greater borrowing powers to help boost Scotland's economic recovery following four long months of lockdown. Ian Blackford, the party's leader at Westminster, wants the UK Government to offer a a "cast-iron commitment" to the devolution of key financial powers at today's mini-Budget.