Scottish Government accused of deliberately ignoring financial Covid support by Treasury minister

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A Newarthill music centre has been awarded more than £1 million in funding as part of a new Scottish Government Regeneration Capital Grant Fund.Reeltime Music is a youth work centre that helps disadvantaged young people create new opportunities through music and media.Set up in 1997 by manager Ryan Currie, Reeltime has seen nearly 23,000 young people come through its doors to use the services.Manager Ryan

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Six new coronavirus deaths have been recorded in the last 24 hours across Scotland, the Scottish Government has confirmed.1,003 cases of the virus were also recorded overnight, taking the total since the start of the pandemic in March to 179,685.Currently, there are 1,941 people in hospital being treated for Covid-19, while 143 people remain in intensive care unit.Since the end of January last year, a total

coronavirus deaths have been recorded in the last 24 hours across Scotland, the Scottish Government has confirmed. 994 cases of the virus were also recorded overnight, taking the total since the start of the pandemic in March to 178,682.

ambulance crews pizza as they waited for a covid logjam to clear. The paramedics were forced to stack up outside the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary last night, January 28, as patients were processed.

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.

coronavirus hotspots look set to be made to quarantine in hotels to limit the spread of new variants.Prime Minister Boris Johnson will discuss the proposals – designed to ensure people follow self-isolation rules – with senior ministers at the “Covid Operations” committee.Home Secretary Priti Patel declined to comment on “speculation” about quarantine hotels as she answered an urgent question in the Commons.Reports have suggested that arrivals in England would have to cover the price of

nurses, midwives, paramedics, cleaners, domestics and porters – will be taking to social media as well as holding a virtual pay rally on Tuesday to call for a “fair” pay rise.

Scottish Government is looking at ways of accelerating the roll out of the coronavirus vaccine across the country. A 24/7 pilot scheme is being considered at vaccinating younger people in society as the government attempts to ramp up its programme.

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

Ben Shephard dropped jaws on Saturday when he shared a photo of himself and his son Sam – with many pointing out how grown up Sam is! MORE: Good Morning Britain introduces surprising new team memberThe pair could be seen enjoying a stroll on Richmond Hill with doting dad Ben explaining: "Got some fresh air with Sam (who won’t blooming stop growing) along with, seemingly, the rest of the world!"The Good Morning Britain star added: "It’s Jacks birthday tomorrow another lockdown extravaganza - any

Scottish Government not to probe potentially criminal harassment claims- warning that staff were not trained to investigate or "engage with victims". Deputy Chief Constable Fiona Taylor also said the Government asked Police Scotland "a number of hypothetical questions" about its harassment policy that appeared to be about a "specific set of circumstances".

Scottish Government has published the latest weekly coronavirus data as the country enters into its third week of lockdown.

sex for rent landlords.Ministers say they have previously complained to Craiglist about similar adverts but are now being urged to do more.Glasgow MSP Pauline McNeill, Scottish Labour’s housing and equalities spokesperson, said laws should be addressed if efforts to protect the vulnerable continue to fail.She said: “The Scottish Government must guarantee that, as we come out of the pandemic, robust measures are in place to help those who are struggling financially and ensure we don’t see a