Scottish politics
Designated visitors allowed for non-Covid patients from this week
Coastal communities share £9.7 million of support
REGIONAL BREAKDOWN: Seven new Covid-19 cases in Scotland in past 24 hours including one in Highlands
Boris Johnson rules out furlough extension for high-risk groups as he warns some could be shielded again during local outbreaks
Why weddings have capped numbers but beer gardens do not
Music venues warn government support must continue if bands are to play on
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
Nicola Sturgeon warns face masks to be worn for “foreseeable future” as increase in Covid-19 cases recorded
Wearing face mask in shops is right thing to do – Nicola Sturgeon
£38m pledged to support new firms and start-ups
Police targeted in 90 coronavirus-related attacks early in lockdown
Nicola Sturgeon hopeful Scots will comply with law and wear face masks in shops
NSPCC referrals surge by 40% across Scotland in lockdown
Phase three announcement will be a ‘milestone’ for businesses too – especially those that remain closed
Coronavirus phase three: Churches give thanks but dental pain continues
Nicola Sturgeon unveils ‘most significant milestone yet’ in Scotland’s journey out of lockdown
Kate Forbes announces tax break for home-buyers but falls short of Chancellor’s Stamp Duty holiday
Free tuition will end for EU students next year – but places for Scots could rise
Health chiefs raised concerns about PPE stock before pandemic hit
Property sales tax threshold increased to £250,000
Economic recession could ‘wipe out’ some Scottish Women’s Aid branches, according to charity’s chief executive
Church leaders welcome early resumption of communal worship
