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UK again falls short of its 100,000 tests per day target, reaching just 89,784, as it struggles to establish its test, trace and isolate plan

Environment minister George Eustice defended the government saying in the early days of the pandemic priority was given to NHS staff

Investment announced as Scottish unemployment soars

Investment announced as Scottish unemployment soars

The Scottish Government will invest £33 million as the First Minister said unemployment could be worse than official figures suggest.

Foreign Secretary says decline in number of confirmed coronavirus cases is in steady decline

Foreign Secretary says decline in number of confirmed coronavirus cases is in steady decline

The government is hoping to avoid a second peak of coronavirus cases but it planning for emergencies Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said.

Scotland's lockdown could be eased by the end of the month

Scotland's lockdown could be eased by the end of the month

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said Scotland is hopefully gearing up for the biggest relaxation of the lockdown yet.

Nightspot to add a restaurant

16 May 2020

Nightspot to add a restaurant

16 May 2020

A LIVE entertainment venue in Inverness has been given the go-ahead to add kitchen and restaurant facilities.

First Minister talks of 'bond of understanding' between government and the public

First Minister talks of 'bond of understanding' between government and the public

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said polling showed widespread agreement with the approach of a gradual lifting of coronavirus restrictions.

Fears that bullying is still rife at NHS Highland after more than 300 staff claim they were harassed

Fears that bullying is still rife at NHS Highland after more than 300 staff claim they were harassed

The review into practices in Argyll and Bute found 68 per cent of staff reported bullying.

Billions to be invested in roads and railways during coronavirus lockdown

Billions to be invested in roads and railways during coronavirus lockdown

Transport minister Grant Shapps has said £2 billion is to be invested in transport infrastructure.

First Minister talks testing amid mounting concern over care home infection rates

First Minister talks testing amid mounting concern over care home infection rates

The First Minister has detailed the range of people eligible for testing as concerns grow about Covid-19 situation in care homes.

NHS Highland steps-in to help Skye care home at the centre of a major Covid-19 outbreak that has so far claimed the lives of seven people

NHS Highland steps-in to help Skye care home at the centre of a major Covid-19 outbreak that has so far claimed the lives of seven people

The health board will deploy social care management, nursing leadership and direct care to the stricken care home

Scotland's weekly Covid-19 death toll falls again

Scotland's weekly Covid-19 death toll falls again

The latest Covid-19 numbers for Scotland show “further perhaps sustained signs of hope” according to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.

Number of coronavirus deaths in NHS Highland area reaches 97 – up nine in a week

Number of coronavirus deaths in NHS Highland area reaches 97 – up nine in a week

A total of 97 people have now died in the NHS Highland area from either confirmed or suspected Covid-19 – up from 88 a week ago.

One year on: Healing important for victims of bullying at NHS Highland

One year on: Healing important for victims of bullying at NHS Highland

A year after the publication of the Sturrock Review into bullying and harassment at NHS Highland the health board is taking steps to reform.

UK government tries again to clarify the implications of its newly announced lockdown

UK government tries again to clarify the implications of its newly announced lockdown

Business secretary Alok Sharma says 'staying alert means staying at home for the vast majority of people'

Scottish Government and businesses working on guidance to ensure safety when people return to work

Scottish Government and businesses working on guidance to ensure safety when people return to work

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has reinforced the Scottish Government’s message that people should not be routinely returning to work here yet.

Chancellor announces he will continue the job furlough scheme until October

Chancellor announces he will continue the job furlough scheme until October

Rishi Sunak said it will continue on the same payment terms of 80 per cent of salaries to a maximum of £2500 a month

Highlands and Islands Enterprise gets a new chairman

Highlands and Islands Enterprise gets a new chairman

Alistair Dodds is a former Highland Council chief executive

Don’t keep us in the dark

Don’t keep us in the dark

HIGHLAND Council has come under fire for using the Covid-19 crisis to shut out the public and make decisions behind closed doors.

'Spread the word: Highlands are not yet open for visitors'

'Spread the word: Highlands are not yet open for visitors'

Boris Johnson said people could 'drive to other destinations' while easing measures south of the border.

First Minister reiterates moves to ease lockdown in England do not apply in Scotland 'yet'

First Minister reiterates moves to ease lockdown in England do not apply in Scotland 'yet'