Is Gaelic really in the ‘last chance saloon’? Two MSPs on warnings it will die out in 10 years
A hard-hitting report has warned that Gaelic is at risk of dying out in 10 years with only 11,000 speakers left.
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Nicola Sturgeon warns face masks to be worn for “foreseeable future” as increase in Covid-19 cases recorded
Nicola Sturgeon warned face masks will have to be worn for the “foreseeable future” as Scotland recorded the highest number of new coronavirus cases for three weeks.
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Boris Johnson rules out furlough extension for high-risk groups as he warns some could be shielded again during local outbreaks
Boris Johnson has ruled out extending the furlough scheme for people most at risk from coronavirus, despite warning the same group could be forced to shield again during local outbreaks in England.
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Why weddings have capped numbers but beer gardens do not
The first minister says the propensity for hugging explains why weddings and funerals will continue to face tighter restrictions than beer gardens.
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Music venues warn government support must continue if bands are to play on
Grassroots music venues have welcomed Scottish Government help to limit the financial devastation caused by the coronavirus.
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Boris Johnson hints face coverings could become mandatory in English shops
Face coverings could be made mandatory in shops in England, Boris Johnson has hinted, as he urged Britons to go back to work if they can.
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Students risk missing out on deserved exam results this summer, MPs warn
Pupils could miss out on the exam results they deserve this summer as the system risks being “unfair” for disadvantaged students, MPs have warned.
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Britain will not join EU Covid vaccine purchase scheme, says Hancock
Britain will not join an EU programme to procure a coronavirus vaccine if one is successfully developed, Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said.
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Property sales tax changes to be brought in next week
Changes to a tax on property sales will come into effect on Wednesday, the Scottish Government has announced.
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Music venues warn government support must continue if bands are to play on
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Is Gaelic really in the ‘last chance saloon’? Two MSPs on warnings it will die out in 10 years
Property sales tax changes to be brought in next week
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PM urged not to impose Grayling on intelligence watchdog
Culture minister says she wears face mask ‘all the time’
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