Covid-19

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Is has emerged that Johnson planned to invade the Netherlands during the Covid pandemic

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How did the clown Boris Johnson manage to outsmart Nicola Sturgeon?

The Prime Minister urged the public to work from home in a Christmas message, which was reportedly filmed in Lord Alli’s flat

The Prime Minister urged the public to work from home in a Christmas message, which was reportedly filmed in Lord Alli’s flat

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Labour minister defends 'man of integrity' Keir Starmer over 'fake home' row

The latest weekly figures show an increase of 34 Covid cases

The latest weekly figures show an increase of 34 Covid cases

Covid cases on the rise in Scotland as more patients admitted to hospital

Victims of the infected blood scandal have been told they will receive compensation by the end of the year

Victims of the infected blood scandal have been told they will receive compensation by the end of the year

Government payments can be made quickly where there is the will

Scotland welcomed its highest number of international visitors ever last year as growth returned to pre-pandemic levels, figures show

Scotland welcomed its highest number of international visitors ever last year as growth returned to pre-pandemic levels, figures show

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Tourism in Scotland returns to pre-Covid levels with record number of visitors

AstraZeneca has acknowledged that its vaccine can, in very rare cases, cause Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia Syndrome

AstraZeneca has acknowledged that its vaccine can, in very rare cases, cause Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia Syndrome

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Neale Hanvey: We must follow the science – and that includes Covid vaccines

Nicola Sturgeon made clear when she was referring to countries other than Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon made clear when she was referring to countries other than Scotland

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I’d have been quite lost without the FM’s briefings during lockdown

Though there are many matters to raise about the government response to the pandemic, it was a once-in-a-lifetime event that nobody could have prepared for

Though there are many matters to raise about the government response to the pandemic, it was a once-in-a-lifetime event that nobody could have prepared for

UK Covid Inquiry is feeding innocents to lions rather than making progress

Nicola Sturgeon has made clear that tackling Covid-19 was her priority

Nicola Sturgeon has made clear that tackling Covid-19 was her priority

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It is clear indy was on the backburner during the pandemic period

Nicola Sturgeon will give evidence to the UK Covid Inquiry today

Nicola Sturgeon will give evidence to the UK Covid Inquiry today

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How to watch Nicola Sturgeon give evidence to the UK Covid Inquiry

John Swinney arrives at the UK Covid-19 Inquiry hearing at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre

John Swinney arrives at the UK Covid-19 Inquiry hearing at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre

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John Swinney: Alister Jack contributed 'nothing of value' to pandemic response

The UK Covid Inquiry is holding hearings in Edinburgh as it examines decision making during the pandemic

The UK Covid Inquiry is holding hearings in Edinburgh as it examines decision making during the pandemic

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WhatsApp, swearing, rammies … what else can we learn from the UK Covid Inquiry?

First Minister Humza Yousaf (left) and Liz Lloyd, Nicola Sturgeon's former chief of staff, at the Covid Inquiry

First Minister Humza Yousaf (left) and Liz Lloyd, Nicola Sturgeon's former chief of staff, at the Covid Inquiry

RECAP: Humza Yousaf and Liz Lloyd at the Covid inquiry: as it happened

Janey Godley has spoken about the impact social media abuse has had on her mental health

Janey Godley has spoken about the impact social media abuse has had on her mental health

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Janey Godley: 'Certain sections of Scotland' accuse me of faking cancer

Carol Vorderman has encouraged people to read Nicola Sturgeon's statement about WhatsApp messages during the pandemic

Carol Vorderman has encouraged people to read Nicola Sturgeon's statement about WhatsApp messages during the pandemic

Carol Vorderman

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Carol Vorderman clarifies 'misleading' tweet about Nicola Sturgeon WhatsApps

Nicola Sturgeon's use of WhatsApps has come under heavy scrutiny in recent days

Nicola Sturgeon's use of WhatsApps has come under heavy scrutiny in recent days

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Nicola Sturgeon not being investigated by police 'at this time' over Covid WhatsApps

Alex Cole-Hamilton has demanded Sturgeon gives a personal statement

Alex Cole-Hamilton has demanded Sturgeon gives a personal statement

Alex Cole-Hamilton

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LibDems demand Nicola Sturgeon gives Holyrood statement on Covid WhatsApps

The National Day of Reflection will take place in March

The National Day of Reflection will take place in March

New date for National Day of Reflection for those who died during the pandemic

The UK Covid Inquiry heard evidence for the third day in Edinburgh on Thursday

The UK Covid Inquiry heard evidence for the third day in Edinburgh on Thursday

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'Lives in care homes could have been saved if guidance was less confusing' - inquiry

A number of senior figures are set to give evidence to the inquiry

A number of senior figures are set to give evidence to the inquiry

UK Covid Inquiry comes to Scotland with officials to be questioned over pandemic

Michelle Mone claims she was in direct contact with Gove when she was lobbying for a PPE contract

Michelle Mone claims she was in direct contact with Gove when she was lobbying for a PPE contract

Michael Gove has questions to answer about PPE Medpro scandal

Michelle Mone and her husband Doug Barrowman discuss vast sums as if they were insignificant. Picture: BBC

Michelle Mone and her husband Doug Barrowman discuss vast sums as if they were insignificant. Picture: BBC

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Glib discussion of £60m profit shows contempt for ordinary workers

Boris Johnson to give evidence to Covid-19 inquiry on the second, and final, day

Boris Johnson to give evidence to Covid-19 inquiry on the second, and final, day

RECAP: All the updates as Boris Johnson faces UK Covid-19 Inquiry for second day

Footage showed Boris Johnson arriving at the Covid inquiry around 7am this morning

Footage showed Boris Johnson arriving at the Covid inquiry around 7am this morning

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Boris Johnson arrives at UK Covid Inquiry hours early 'to avoid bereaved families'

Diary entries by former chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance said it was 'awful'

Diary entries by former chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance said it was 'awful'

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Boris Johnson was 'bamboozled' by key Covid-19 graphs and data

The Covid inquiries – which have heard from the likes of Dominic Cummings – are becoming bogged down in personality and tittle-tattle

The Covid inquiries – which have heard from the likes of Dominic Cummings – are becoming bogged down in personality and tittle-tattle

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Andrew Tickell: The media has got it wrong in coverage of Covid Inquiry

Protesters wait outside Dorland House in London, where the Covid inquiry is taking place

Protesters wait outside Dorland House in London, where the Covid inquiry is taking place

It should come as no surprise that Tories don't care if we live or die

Broadcasters were in meltdown as counsel to the inquiry Andrew O’Connor read the messages out

Broadcasters were in meltdown as counsel to the inquiry Andrew O’Connor read the messages out

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WATCH: Lawyers forced to read out expletive-laden Dominic Cummings texts

We already knew he was weak, indecisive and unfit to lead

We already knew he was weak, indecisive and unfit to lead

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Covid inquiry is telling us nothing we didn’t know about Boris Johnson

It beggars belief that WhatsApps from the Covid crisis period have been deleted

It beggars belief that WhatsApps from the Covid crisis period have been deleted

Bereaved deserve to know the truth about Covid decision-making

Jane Morrison told of the hardship she had faced at the Scottish Covid Inquiry

Jane Morrison told of the hardship she had faced at the Scottish Covid Inquiry

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Scottish woman who lost wife to Covid blasts UK Government at inquiry

Humza Yousaf and Douglas Ross

Humza Yousaf and Douglas Ross

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Humza Yousaf rejects Douglas Ross 'secrecy' claim amid row over Covid WhatsApps

Rishi Sunak was Chancellor of the Exchequer at the time

Rishi Sunak was Chancellor of the Exchequer at the time

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Rishi Sunak named 'Dr Death' by government advisers during pandemic, inquiry told

It comes as the second stage of the inquiry

It comes as the second stage of the inquiry

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Rishi Sunak fails to hand over pandemic WhatsApp messages to Covid inquiry

Maternity wards

Maternity wards

Covid restrictions had 'long-term' impact on women who gave birth during pandemic

TV star Carol Vorderman has been detailing the level of corruption in the current UK Government

TV star Carol Vorderman has been detailing the level of corruption in the current UK Government

While the top 5% get richer, the rest of us are paying the penalty

The UK Government has paid out a total of around £6.9 billion under the emergency loan scheme

The UK Government has paid out a total of around £6.9 billion under the emergency loan scheme

UK Government shells out additional £1.2bn on Covid loans

Lateral flow tests for Covid-19 should be made free again, an expert has said

Lateral flow tests for Covid-19 should be made free again, an expert has said

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Covid tests should be made free again amid new variant spread, infection expert says

Aamer Anwar, lead solicitor for the Scottish Covid Bereaved group

Aamer Anwar, lead solicitor for the Scottish Covid Bereaved group

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‘Shambolic': Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry criticised before it begins

A Covid-19 lateral flow test showing a positive result

A Covid-19 lateral flow test showing a positive result

Routine Covid testing in Scottish hospitals, care homes and prisons to end

Both flu and Covid-19 vaccines will be administered at the same time as and when possible

Both flu and Covid-19 vaccines will be administered at the same time as and when possible

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This is who is eligible for a 2023 autumn Covid-19 booster

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s long Covid service supports people with the condition at clinics, at home or remotely

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s long Covid service supports people with the condition at clinics, at home or remotely

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Long Covid service in Glasgow sees 340 referrals in three months

Scottish economy is ahead of the rest of the UK, according to Professor Mairi Spowage

Scottish economy is ahead of the rest of the UK, according to Professor Mairi Spowage

Scottish economy 'a little ahead' of UK, expert tells MPs

File photograph of Boris Johnson at a drinks event in Downing Street during lockdown

File photograph of Boris Johnson at a drinks event in Downing Street during lockdown

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Police launch new partygate probe as fresh lockdown breaches alleged

Dr Devi Sridhar named the UK Government's biggest failing during the pandemic

Dr Devi Sridhar named the UK Government's biggest failing during the pandemic

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Public health expert names UK Government's 'largest failure' during Covid pandemic

The Scottish Government said the recruitment drive exceeded its initial target.

The Scottish Government said the recruitment drive exceeded its initial target.

Alex Cole-Hamilton

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Overseas recruitment drive sees 800 extra staff join NHS in Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon says she does not have informal WhatsApps from the pandemic

Nicola Sturgeon says she does not have informal WhatsApps from the pandemic

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Explanation for Nicola Sturgeon having no Covid WhatsApps seems simple

Nicola Sturgeon gives a public briefing during the Covid-10 pandemic

Nicola Sturgeon gives a public briefing during the Covid-10 pandemic

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Nicola Sturgeon does not have 'informal' WhatsApps from pandemic, solicitors told

Nicola Sturgeon's WhatsApp messages likely to be reviewed by the Covid inquiry

Nicola Sturgeon's WhatsApp messages likely to be reviewed by the Covid inquiry

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Nicola Sturgeon's WhatsApps 'to be probed in Covid inquiry'

Many may be wondering what the situation in Scotland is right now.

Many may be wondering what the situation in Scotland is right now.

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Where we are now with Covid-19 in Scotland in terms of cases and restrictions

The UK Government has been asked to hand over messages and diaries of former Prime Minister Boris Johnson to the covid inquiry

The UK Government has been asked to hand over messages and diaries of former Prime Minister Boris Johnson to the covid inquiry

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UK ministers given more time to hand Boris Johnson’s diaries to Covid inquiry

Formerly SNP MP Margaret Ferrier is expected to be suspended from the Commons

Formerly SNP MP Margaret Ferrier is expected to be suspended from the Commons

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By-election looms as MPs set to hand Margaret Ferrier 30-day Commons suspension

Boris Johnson has been reported to the police over fresh revelations about possible breaches of Covid lockdown laws

Boris Johnson has been reported to the police over fresh revelations about possible breaches of Covid lockdown laws

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Cabinet Office 'faces criminal sanctions' in row over Boris Johnson's WhatsApps

The Covid-19 pandemic is no longer a global emergency

The Covid-19 pandemic is no longer a global emergency

WHO downgrades Covid-19 pandemic, saying it is no longer a global emergency