Politics

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has outlined possible ways the government could end the lockdown.

Dominic Raab was in no doubt their efforts have helped 'save more lives'

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has detailed measures to protect care home residents as statistics most Covid-19 deaths take place among the over-75s.

It is thought the number of prisoners eligible for early release in the Highlands and Western Isles as part of coronavirus measures will be under 20.

A total of 50 people have now died in the NHS Highland area from either confirmed or suspected Covid-19.

Human trials of a Covid-19 vaccine in the UK will begin on Thursday according to UK health secretary Matt Hancock.

Economy Secretary Fiona Hyslop has confirmed grant funding for the newly self-employed and small businesses will be available in the coming days.

Highlands and Islands MSP Edward Mountain has praised the fundraising efforts of Margaret Payne by lodging a Scottish Parliament motion.

Any prisoners released as part of emergency coronavirus measures must get full support to reintegrate into society, a Scottish Green MSP has said.

Social distancing regulations introduced to slow the spread of coronavirus have been extended to protect workers.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says there is no "trade-off" between saving lives and Scotland's economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.

Highlands and Islands MSP Edward Mountain urges banks to offer ‘real holidays’ for businesses impacted by Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic

Scotland's gross domestic product (GDP) could fall by around a third according to a report by the chief economist.

Kate Forbes and Fiona Hyslop have called on the UK government to expand and accelerate the delivery of support for business during the pandemic.

More than 140,000 firms have applied for funding for furloughed staff, representing more than a million jobs.

A Highland MSP claims moves to centralise air traffic control in Inverness show “blatant contempt” for rural communities.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced a boost to welfare grants for those most in need – up from £5 million to £80 million.

An independent advisory group has been set up to provide expert economic advice to the Scottish Government in response to the Covid-19 crisis.

A regional MSP is calling for the UK government to make it easier for people in the Highlands to get help to pay for heating.

It is too soon to say when schools might return the UK education secretary said today.