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'We're here to help': Energy giant moves to help those at greater risk during coronavirus lockdown

'We're here to help': Energy giant moves to help those at greater risk during coronavirus lockdown

'We're here to help': Energy giant moves to help those at greater risk during coronavirus lockdown

18 April 2020

AN ENERGY giant is extending support to its most vulnerable customers to help those at increased risk of severe illness during the Covid-19 pandemic.


UK sets up taskforce to 'accelerate' the development of a Covid-19 vaccine

UK sets up taskforce to 'accelerate' the development of a Covid-19 vaccine

UK sets up taskforce to 'accelerate' the development of a Covid-19 vaccine

17 April 2020

The UK’s business secretary Alok Sharma has announced the government has set-up a taskforce to accelerate the development of a coronavirus vaccine.


Care homes to get personal protective equipment from the government and ramped-up testing

Care homes to get personal protective equipment from the government and ramped-up testing

Care homes to get personal protective equipment from the government and ramped-up testing

17 April 2020

Health secretary Jeane Freeman acknowledged the need to do more for those in the care home sector


Another slight rise in Highland coronavirus cases

Another slight rise in Highland coronavirus cases

Another slight rise in Highland coronavirus cases

17 April 2020

Another 307 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Scotland – as the number in the Highlands rose a further three to 187.


Scottish Government to set up economic recovery group

Scottish Government to set up economic recovery group

Scottish Government to set up economic recovery group

17 April 2020

The Scottish Government is to start post-Covid-19 economic planning with the assistance of business leaders and experts.


Coronavirus: How to deal with uncertainty and change in times of crisis

Coronavirus: How to deal with uncertainty and change in times of crisis

Coronavirus: How to deal with uncertainty and change in times of crisis

17 April 2020

With life shifting rapidly, Liz Connor speaks to a mental health expert about how to keep day-to-day anxieties in check


Women's Aid issues advice for people living with domestic abuse

Women's Aid issues advice for people living with domestic abuse

Women's Aid issues advice for people living with domestic abuse

16 April 2020

Women's Aid issues extensive advice for women living with domestic abuse during coronavirus lockdown


Special constables thanked for effort during coronavirus lockdown

Special constables thanked for effort during coronavirus lockdown

Special constables thanked for effort during coronavirus lockdown

16 April 2020

Police bosses have praised special constables across Scotland who have volunteered more than 7500 hours in the past three weeks.


UK government confirms lockdown will continue for at least three more weeks

UK government confirms lockdown will continue for at least three more weeks

UK government confirms lockdown will continue for at least three more weeks

16 April 2020

The UK will remain on lockdown for at least a further three weeks in a bid to avoid a 'second peak' in coronavirus infections it has been announced.


Update: First Minister confirms Scotland to remain in lockdown for at least another three weeks

Update: First Minister confirms Scotland to remain in lockdown for at least another three weeks

Update: First Minister confirms Scotland to remain in lockdown for at least another three weeks

16 April 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed Scotland is to remain in lockdown.


Planning to get under way on lockdown exit strategy – but restrictions to remain in place for at least three weeks

Planning to get under way on lockdown exit strategy – but restrictions to remain in place for at least three weeks

Planning to get under way on lockdown exit strategy – but restrictions to remain in place for at least three weeks

16 April 2020

The First Minister says work on a strategy to ease the coronavirus lockdown will begin next week – but restrictions will remain in place for now.


Confirmed Scottish Covid-19 cases rise to 7102 after 354 further diagnoses

Confirmed Scottish Covid-19 cases rise to 7102 after 354 further diagnoses

Confirmed Scottish Covid-19 cases rise to 7102 after 354 further diagnoses

16 April 2020

ANOTHER 354 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Scotland – as the Highland number rose a further four to 184.


Poll finds most people think that Covid-19 outbreak is not a one-off incident

Poll finds most people think that Covid-19 outbreak is not a one-off incident

Poll finds most people think that Covid-19 outbreak is not a one-off incident

15 April 2020

A national polling company has found British people are fearful the Covid-19 pandemic will not be the only similar incident in our lifetimes.


NHS is keeping up with the coronavirus workload UK health secretary Matt Hancock insists

NHS is keeping up with the coronavirus workload UK health secretary Matt Hancock insists

NHS is keeping up with the coronavirus workload UK health secretary Matt Hancock insists

15 April 2020

Health Secretary Matt Hancock said spare capacity in the NHS meant it is able to accommodate the number of patients needing treatment for coronavirus.


Coronavirus cases in the Highlands increase to 180

Coronavirus cases in the Highlands increase to 180

Coronavirus cases in the Highlands increase to 180

15 April 2020

THERE are now 180 confirmed coronavirus cases in the Highlands – after a dozen further positive tests came back overnight.


A quarter of Scottish Covid-19 coronavirus deaths have occurred in care homes

A quarter of Scottish Covid-19 coronavirus deaths have occurred in care homes

A quarter of Scottish Covid-19 coronavirus deaths have occurred in care homes

15 April 2020

Nicola Sturgeon said “residents of care homes matter every bit as much" after it was confirmed one in four Covid-19 deaths are among those in care.


Rise in the number of coronavirus deaths in Highlands

Rise in the number of coronavirus deaths in Highlands

Rise in the number of coronavirus deaths in Highlands

15 April 2020

New statistics reveal that almost 1000 people have been confirmed or suspected to have died because of the coronavirus in Scotland.


Scottish Government accused of performing a u-turn over Covid-19 Small Business Grant Scheme

Scottish Government accused of performing a u-turn over Covid-19 Small Business Grant Scheme

Scottish Government accused of performing a u-turn over Covid-19 Small Business Grant Scheme

15 April 2020

The Scottish Government has announced another £220 million is to be made available for businesses during the coronavirus crisis.


Chancellor challenges dire warnings about the economy shrinking 35 per cent leaving two million more people out of work

Chancellor challenges dire warnings about the economy shrinking 35 per cent leaving two million more people out of work

Chancellor challenges dire warnings about the economy shrinking 35 per cent leaving two million more people out of work

14 April 2020

Rishi Sunak says that 'we are not just going to stand by and let this happen' as claims the UK economy will bounce back


Businesses warned of threats to vacant premises during lockdown

Businesses warned of threats to vacant premises during lockdown

Businesses warned of threats to vacant premises during lockdown

14 April 2020

EMPTY workplaces across Scotland are being seen as potential easy targets for thieves and vandals looking to commit crime.


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