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Education Secretary announces free school meals will continue during coronavirus crisis

Education Secretary announces free school meals will continue during coronavirus crisis

Education Secretary announces free school meals will continue during coronavirus crisis

19 March 2020

Education Secretary John Swinney said free school meals will continue amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.


No exams for Scottish pupils this year in wake of coronavirus Scottish Government confirms

No exams for Scottish pupils this year in wake of coronavirus Scottish Government confirms

No exams for Scottish pupils this year in wake of coronavirus Scottish Government confirms

19 March 2020

Education Secretary John Swinney has said exams will be scrapped for school pupils this year as schools get set to close for the foreseeable future.


Scottish Government to issue £2.2bn lifeline for businesses

Scottish Government to issue £2.2bn lifeline for businesses

Scottish Government to issue £2.2bn lifeline for businesses

19 March 2020

Businesses are facing an 'immediate collapse in demand' and the package will be available from April 1


Coronavirus: stay at home advice from the NHS

Coronavirus: stay at home advice from the NHS

Coronavirus: stay at home advice from the NHS

19 March 2020

You'll need to stay at home if you have symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) or live with someone who does.


Plans for second independence referendum this year shelved

Plans for second independence referendum this year shelved

Plans for second independence referendum this year shelved

18 March 2020

The Scottish Government has confirmed there will be no second independence referendum this year as it is focused on tackling the coronavirus.


Joint Scottish-UK government action to get food in stores

Joint Scottish-UK government action to get food in stores

Joint Scottish-UK government action to get food in stores

18 March 2020

Concerns about the reliability of food supplies since panic buying was triggered at the start of the coronavirus outbreak


Coronavirus Emergency: National Trust for Scotland suspends all events and restricts property openings

Coronavirus Emergency: National Trust for Scotland suspends all events and restricts property openings

Coronavirus Emergency: National Trust for Scotland suspends all events and restricts property openings

18 March 2020

Senior managers and trustees at the National Trust for Scotland (NTS) have decided to keep properties closed and suspend all planned events.


Coronavirus cases in Highlands remains at five, while national figure goes up

Coronavirus cases in Highlands remains at five, while national figure goes up

Coronavirus cases in Highlands remains at five, while national figure goes up

18 March 2020

No more cases of coronavirus confirmed in the Highlands – as the number of Scottish people testing positive rise and a third person has dies.


Confirmation that a third person has died from coronavirus in Scotland

Confirmation that a third person has died from coronavirus in Scotland

Confirmation that a third person has died from coronavirus in Scotland

18 March 2020

The First Minister has confirmed made the announcement during a daily briefing


BBC suspends filming on hit dramas amid coronavirus outbreak

BBC suspends filming on hit dramas amid coronavirus outbreak

BBC suspends filming on hit dramas amid coronavirus outbreak

18 March 2020

The BBC has announced filming is to be suspended on a number of its top-rated shows due to coronavirus.


McDonald's to go take-out, drive-thru and delivery only in wake of coronavirus outbreak

McDonald's to go take-out, drive-thru and delivery only in wake of coronavirus outbreak

McDonald's to go take-out, drive-thru and delivery only in wake of coronavirus outbreak

17 March 2020

FAST food giant McDonalds' Highland eateries are to operate as drive thru, takeaway and delivery only - in response to the coronavirus outbreak.


Church of Scotland calls for all services to stop

Church of Scotland calls for all services to stop

Church of Scotland calls for all services to stop

17 March 2020

The Church of Scotland has issued a call for all its services to "cease until further notice" – including all Easter services.


British nationals have been urged to avoid non-essential foreign travel to tackle the spread of coronavirus

British nationals have been urged to avoid non-essential foreign travel to tackle the spread of coronavirus

British nationals have been urged to avoid non-essential foreign travel to tackle the spread of coronavirus

17 March 2020

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) is advising British nationals to avoid all non-essential foreign travel to tackle the spread of coronavirus.


Tips on how to cope with the pressure of working from home with the kids due to coronavirus

Tips on how to cope with the pressure of working from home with the kids due to coronavirus

Tips on how to cope with the pressure of working from home with the kids due to coronavirus

17 March 2020

As more of us turn to self-isolation, the burden of work and home schooling is becoming a scary reality.


General Assembly of the Church of Scotland cancelled due to coronavirus

General Assembly of the Church of Scotland cancelled due to coronavirus

General Assembly of the Church of Scotland cancelled due to coronavirus

17 March 2020

Due to the coronavirus epidemic the Church of Scotland has decided to cancel this year’s General Assembly which was due to open on May 16.


Further coronavirus cases confirmed in Highlands

Further coronavirus cases confirmed in Highlands

Further coronavirus cases confirmed in Highlands

17 March 2020

THREE more cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the Highlands - as the number of Scottish people testing positive for Covid-19 rose to 195.


Top 10 tips to help minimise coronavirus spread in the workplace

Top 10 tips to help minimise coronavirus spread in the workplace

Top 10 tips to help minimise coronavirus spread in the workplace

16 March 2020

Techclean have put together their top 10 tips that can help minimise the spread of all germs, not just coronavirus, in the workplace.


Scottish Government to help businesses hit by coronavirus

Scottish Government to help businesses hit by coronavirus

Scottish Government to help businesses hit by coronavirus

14 March 2020

New measures to limit the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on the business community in Scotland have been announced by finance secretary Kate Forbes.


10 ways you can help older people stay connected during the coronavirus outbreak

10 ways you can help older people stay connected during the coronavirus outbreak

10 ways you can help older people stay connected during the coronavirus outbreak

13 March 2020

Age Scotland is encouraging people to look out for older friends, neighbours and relatives who may be staying home due to concerns over coronavirus.


National Express announces a full suspension of services from midnight on Sunday

National Express announces a full suspension of services from midnight on Sunday

National Express announces a full suspension of services from midnight on Sunday

03 March 2020

National Express will fully suspend its national network of scheduled coach services with effect from midnight on Sunday during the ongoing pandemic.


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