UK Government accused of 'misunderstanding' causes of poverty and food insecurity

coronavirus in Scotland in the last 24 hours.The Scottish Government confirmed the latest statistics this afternoon, which reveal 525 new cases of the virus have been identified overnight.This brings with total death toll since the pandemic began to 7,129, of people who tested positive within 28 days.There are 898 people in hospital with the virus and 74 are being treated in intensive care.It comes as health secretary Jeane Freeman confirmed the vaccine rollout will be organised by age rather

British singer Paloma Faith is a new mum. The Only Love Can Hurt Like This star gave birth to her second child, a daughter, with her husband Leyman Lahcine on Saturday, and although she is thrilled with the new arrival, Paloma confessed she is already "exhausted" as she deals with the pain of her Caesarean section recovery and breastfeeding.

Scottish Government of “pantomime of deception and secrecy” when he gives explosive evidence to MSPs on Wednesday.

failing to negotiate visa-free travel and Europe-wide work permits for musicians and crew, the current problems that surround post-Brexit touring stand to be far reaching.

Government announced. Details of the huge testing centre were released in November.

direct to your inbox British travellers should not book a summer 2021 holidays abroad yet, a minister has warned. Those hoping to jet off abroad over the summer have been warned that it is still "far too early" to be thinking about going away given the current rate of coronavirus in the UK.

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 recovery efforts as the pandemic continues.The 2022 event, which was first touted under Theresa May’s government, is described as a showcase for “the UK’s unique strengths in creativity and innovation” after leaving the European Union – with comparisons to the 1951 Festival of Britain.While critics have consistently questioned the estimated £120m cost of the festival, planning took a step forward last year when organisers called for “daring, new and popular” ideas that will unite the

Emily Andrea has defended the Government over their handling of the coronavirus crisis, saying she thinks “our vaccinations efforts have been incredible”. Writing exclusively in her OK! Magazine column, Emily opened up about appearing on Good Morning Britain alongside her husband Peter Andre to talk about his recovery from coronavirus and the vaccine rollout.

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

direct to your inbox The Ministry of Justice has said prisoners will not get preferential treatment for a coronavirus jab amid reports serial killer Levi Bellfield has been invited for a vaccine.

100-year-old woman is being removed from a care home after her family could no longer bear to see her “fade away”.Doreen Tilly’s great-granddaughter, Sonia Dixon, said she had no other option but to take her out of the facility, which has been in lockdown for 10 months.Sonia, 37, launched a furious attack on the Scottish Government’s “complete and utter failure” to end the elderly’s suffering during the Covid-19 outbreak.She told how Doreen was “full of life” when she celebrated her 100th