The NHS is rolling out its new coronavirus track-and-trace app today for testing across the Isle of Wight. This is how it will work STEP ONE: DOWNLOAD THE APP Britons will be able to download the app for free from the Department of Health website. It is also available vi the Apple and Android app … Read more
Nicola Sturgeon has again jumped the gun on Westminster by revealing Scotland‘s provisional ‘exit strategy’ from the coronavirus lockdown. The First Minister released a 27-page plan for how the loosening might happen north of the border, days before the PM is expected to unveil his ‘road map’ on Sunday. She said her preference was for the … Read more
The UK’s united front on coronavirus looked to be crumbling today as Nicola Sturgeon unveiled her own lockdown ‘exit strategy’ and suggested she will not let schools open until August. The First Minister said her preference was for the UK to coordinate action, but stressed her ‘overarching responsibility’ was to do what was right for … Read more
ANDREW PIERCE: ‘Simple crofter’ Ian Blackford is rolling in dough By Andrew Pierce for The Mail on Sunday Published: 00:39 BST, 4 May 2020 | Updated: 01:15 BST, 4 May 2020 Sporting his tight-fitting waistcoat, the SNP leader in Westminster, Ian Blackford, plays up to his Celtic credentials. But his boast that he is a … Read more
Will masks in public finally get the go-ahead? After Nicola Sturgeon tells Scots to wear face coverings in enclosed spaces, Downing Street hints a similar order for England may be just round the corner Scotland’s Nicola Sturgeon said face coverings should be used in small spaces Downing Street said Government hasn’t decided whether or not … Read more
Nicola Sturgeon declares she WILL ease lockdown restrictions in Scotland at different rate to the rest of the UK if she disagrees with Boris Johnson’s plan – and swears it is not ‘political’ – but refuses to set a date for rules to be relaxed Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon published lockdown exit plan last … Read more
Hairdressers could be closed for another six months because the government cannot find a safe way of opening them again amid the coronavirus outbreak, it was claimed today. The Government’s team of top scientists believe there is no way for stylists to cut people’s hair without risking spreading the virus, reports The Sun. Experts claim … Read more
Nicola Sturgeon’s plan to get out of lockdown The Scottish First Minister today set out some of the restrictions which could soon be lifted or modified north of the border. They include: Businesses: Certain businesses could be allowed to reopen but only if they can guarantee that social distancing will be adhered to. Schools: Ms … Read more
Nicola Sturgeon today signalled she is willing to ease coronavirus restrictions in Scotland independently of the UK government as Northern Ireland also suggested it could follow suit. The Scottish First Minister today published a blueprint setting out how the current state of lockdown could be lifted north of the border as she said there needed … Read more
Nicola Sturgeon gazumps Downing Street again as Scottish government publishes its own plan for easing coronavirus lockdown restrictions Scottish First Minister publishing paper today setting out end-of-lockdown plan Ms Sturgeon said it will contain ‘principles that will guide us’ in months ahead Comes as Downing Street is under growing pressure to publish its own blueprint … Read more