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.The First Minister confirmed Lanarkshire will be moved out of Tier 4 on Friday.Nicola Sturgeon, speaking at her daily briefing, stated that the new level the county would enter would be revealed tomorrow (Tuesday, December 8).She did say “that they would be looking at the latest data to decide which level each area should enter”.Less than 1000 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Lanarkshire for the

First Minister said: "I can confirm that that remains the case, that will be the case."Scotland has a five tier system of coronavirus restrictions and Sturgeon will announce her weekly review tomorrow.Eleven council areas, including Glasgow and North and South Lanarkshire, have been in level four since last month.

pupils from less advantaged backgrounds.An analysis of attendance shows pupils in poorer areas are more likely to have taken time off in the health crisis.Figures at the end of November showed attendance ranged from 85.3% in the most deprived areas to 93.5% in the least deprived.Labour education spokesman Iain Gray said: “This isn’t an easy call, but in the interests of the pupils of Scotland it is time for John Swinney to swallow his pride and cancel the higher and advanced higher

infection spreading in communities. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said it is "likely" she will be able to make major changes at the next review.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.New coronavirus cases in Lanarkshire fell in the first full week of level four lockdown.At her daily press briefing in Edinburgh today (Monday, November 30), First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed there had been just 49 new cases in Lanarkshire on Sunday - the lowest daily tally since September.However, Ms Sturgeon did say that a technical issue with the way Covid-19 cases are reported mean the figures are

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.

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.

East Kilbride councillor who is monitoring the success of the UK Government’s pilot testing scheme in Liverpool.

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.

East Kilbride say they fear for their future with Lanarkshire plunged into lockdown this week.

Nicola Sturgeon today confirmed 11 councils including Glasgow will go from level three to level four at the end of the week.It means only essential shops can open, while new restrictions will be imposed on hospitality and leisure.The level four rules will be imposed in Glasgow city, Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire, East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, North Lanarkshire, South Lanarkshire, East Ayrshire, South Ayrshire, Stirling and West Lothian.Sturgeon, at the Scottish Parliament, said she

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

East Kilbride has been plunged into a second lockdown.

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

Margaret Ferrier is due to quiz Boris Johnson at Prime Minister’s Questions while he is in self-isolation in Downing Street.

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,

travel ban is being considered as Glasgow and the west of Scotland look set to move into level four lockdown.The First Minister signalled a "statutory regulation based approach" could replace voluntary restrictions on travelling.Under the current five-tier system, restrictions on travelling from one council area to another amount to advice only.The First Minister confirmed that parts of Scotland could be moved this week into level 4, which is the toughest set of restrictions.Speaking at her

coronavirus restrictions for the west of Scotland are not "inevitable", the Deputy First Minister has said. John Swinney made the comments as the latest Scottish Government figures show 1,159 new cases of the virus were recorded in the last 24 hours.