The leader of the Scottish Conservatives has said Nicola Sturgeon should have appointed a minister to lead the care sector's response to Covid-19.
The Scottish Government has failed to hire a single Coronavirus contact tracer
17.05.2020 - 13:41 / dailyrecord.co.uk
The Scottish Government has failed to hire a single Covid-19 contact tracer to help stop the spread of the virus.
The test, trace and isolate (TTI) programme is vital to the Government’s plan to end lockdown and restart the economy.
Almost 8500 people have applied online for the 2000 roles as call handlers, data analysts and health protection nurses.
But the Sunday Mail can reveal that the new Contact Tracing Team has yet to take on a single staff member.
Recruiters were offered the services of
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03.06.2020 / 17:41
Scottish Government 'generating headlines rather than delivering for workers' claims Richard Leonard
There is a "consistent disconnect" between promises from the Scottish Government and what ministers actually deliver, Richard Leonard has claimed.
dailyrecord.co.uk
03.06.2020 / 15:59
Care homes being 'let down again' by Scottish Government over Covid-19 testing, say Tories
The Scottish Government has been accused of letting down care homes "all over again" after figures showed that staff were still not being tested for Covid-19 on a regular basis.
dailyrecord.co.uk
03.06.2020 / 15:31
Government study warns of £3bn Brexit blow to Scottish economy
The Scottish economy could take a £3bn hit if the Brexit transition period is not extended, according to a new Government study.
dailyrecord.co.uk
03.06.2020 / 06:59
Labour MP Ian Murray targeted by online trolls 'for questioning Scottish Government on coronavirus'
A Labour MP has claimed the coronavirus pandemic provoked a tirade of online abuse at a level not seen since the 2014 independence referendum campaign.
dailyrecord.co.uk
02.06.2020 / 08:07
Crieff Hydro chief says Scottish Government needs to offer more support to tourism industry
The man at the helm of Crieff Hydro has called on the Scottish Government to do more to help businesses like his survive.
dailyrecord.co.uk
01.06.2020 / 10:25
Scottish Government pandemic response not facing enough scrutiny from MSPs, says Richard Leonard
Nicola Sturgeon should make daily updates on the Covid-19 crisis to MSPs instead of at media briefings, the Scottish Labour leader has said.
dailyrecord.co.uk
31.05.2020 / 13:05
Scots warned be aware of phone scams amid calls from coronavirus contact tracers
Scots called by coronavirus contact tracers are being assured that people are 'alert to the risk of potential phone scams.'
dailyrecord.co.uk
30.05.2020 / 12:51
Council bosses urge Scottish Government to release vital coronavirus cash
West Lothian has backed national calls on the Scottish Government to release extra funds given by Westminster.
dailyrecord.co.uk
29.05.2020 / 20:01
Scottish Government coronavirus adviser calls for policy on 'shielding' the elderly to be axed
A Scottish Government adviser on coronavirus has called for the policy on "shielding" the vulnerable by "cocooning" them indoors to be scrapped.
dailyrecord.co.uk
28.05.2020 / 19:39
Tories make formal complaint over Scottish Government Twitter account
The Scottish Tories have made a formal complaint over attacks made on the party by an official SNP Government Twitter account.
dailyrecord.co.uk
24.05.2020 / 07:07
Scottish Government's contact tracing web tool is incomplete and could be ditched
Software pivotal to Nicola Sturgeon’s Covid-19 contact tracing strategy isn’t being used in a pilot scheme and could be ditched.
dailyrecord.co.uk
21.05.2020 / 06:55
Nurseries could reopen in the summer under plans by Scottish Government group
Day care nurseries will reopen in the summer if plans drawn up by a Scottish Government group are pushed through.
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21.05.2020 / 00:55
Prince William Chats With Scottish Charities Doing Incredible Work Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Prince William is celebrating charities in Scotland, thanking them for their hard work during the coronavirus outbreak.
dailyrecord.co.uk
19.05.2020 / 13:53
Household waste recycling centres in Wishaw and Shotts wait on nod from Scottish Government to reopen
Recycling centres in Wishaw and Shotts will open from the start of next month.
dailyrecord.co.uk
18.05.2020 / 16:39
Scottish Government releases Lanarkshire's coronavirus figures for May 18
The Scottish Government today said that 1840 people have now tested positive for coronavirus in Lanarkshire.
dailyrecord.co.uk
18.05.2020 / 07:11
Calls for companies registered in tax havens to be denied Scottish Government cash
Companies registered in overseas tax havens must not receive coronavirus support from the Scottish Government, Labour has demanded.
dailyrecord.co.uk
17.05.2020 / 13:41
Prostitutes to be given financial support by Scottish Government during lockdown
Prostitutes are being given funding by the Scottish Government to support them in the coronavirus crisis.
dailyrecord.co.uk
14.05.2020 / 20:24
Recycling centres could be opened by councils next month if Scottish Government gives green light
Scotland's councils are ready to reopen recycling centres to the public next month if Holyrood ministers give the green light.