Coronavirus - National News

The UK government communities secretary has said moves today will help 'renew' the housing market and construction sector in England.

Scotrail is asking customers to follow Scottish Government guidelines on physical distancing and play their part in saving lives.

THERE were no newly-confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the NHS Highland area in the past 24 hours, official figures have shown.

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

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.

The Scottish Gamekeepers Association (SGA) Fishing Group writes to Scottish Government ministers for a return with England’s rivers opening today.

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

Properties occupied by charities can now apply to the £10,000 Small Business Grant Scheme to help with pressures caused by the Covid-19 outbreak.

ONLY six Highlanders were in hospital receiving treatment for Covid-19 last night – but two new cases of the virus were confirmed.

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

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

THE very survival of the National Trust for Scotland is at risk after the Covid-19 pandemic devastated its financial reserves.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been giving more detail of moves to relax lockdown restrictions in England.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has made a televised statement as lockdown rules in England are relaxed.

Scotland’s First Minister has stressed that the easing of the lockdown in England does not apply north of the border as yet.

TWO further cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in the NHS Highland area overnight.

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced an easing of the lockdown in England, allowing more travel and a possible return to work for many.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said people will be allowed to leave their homes for exercise more than once a day from Monday.

SCOTS have been urged by the First Minister to stick to original Covid-19 advice and "Stay Home, Save Lives".