News Archive
19/7/2021
Scotland Is Now In Level Zero
Level 0: what you can do. you can meet friends and family socially in groups:.18/7/2021
Coronavirus COVID-19: daily data for Scotland - 18 July 2021
1,735 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 19,427 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 9.8% of these were positive.18/7/2021
Major Milestone In Vaccination Programme In Scotland
Scheduled first doses completed for all adults. The vaccination programme will complete first doses for all over 18s who have attended their scheduled appointments at close of play on Sunday 18 July.18/7/2021
Self-isolation For All Travellers Returning From France
Decision taken to protect public health in Scotland. Fully vaccinated travellers returning to Scotland from France will still be required to self-isolate from Monday (19 July).17/7/2021
Are You Re-opening Your Business, Or Planning To Do So Shortly?
Issued by HMRC. If you're bringing back your employees part time, you can claim furlough flexibly for them under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), part of the UK Government's Plan for Jobs.
16/7/2021
Coronavirus Covid-19: Daily Data For Scotland - 16 July 2021
2,047 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 26,868 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 8.5% of these were positive.16/7/2021
Grants For Crofters' Homes
Grants to improve housing or build new homes in some of Scotland's most remote and marginal communities have been awarded to 13 crofters. The Croft House Grants scheme aims to retain and attract people to rural and remote communities with the latest round of funding awarding grants worth £433,072.16/7/2021
Affordable Homes Funding
Council areas across Scotland are to share more than £3.2 billion in grant funding over five years to deliver more affordable homes. Local authorities will benefit from an increase of more than £541 million on the previous five year allocation - an uplift of more than 20%.15/7/2021
Coronavirus (covid-19): Daily Data For Scotland - 15 July 2021
2,086 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 34,773 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 6.6% of these were positive.15/7/2021
Funding To Help Food And Drink Sector Recover From Covid Impact
A fund to help regional food and drink ventures recover from the impact of Covid-19 has awarded £200,000 to a range of projects across Scotland. The Regional Food Fund (RFF), one of the Scottish Government's 100 Days commitments, will help producers and event organisers showcase quality regional food and drink products.14/7/2021
Still Time To Apply To Vote In Highland Council By-elections - Wick and East Caithness and Inverness West
Polling will take place on Thursday 12 August to elect one of five candidates standing in The Highland Council's Wick and East Caithness ward and one of seven candidates standing in the Inverness West ward so voters are being reminded to make sure they are ready to make their vote count. The Local Government by-election has arisen in Wards 3 and 13 due to the resignations of Councillor Nicola Sinclair, one of 4 Councillors representing the Wick and East Caithness Ward, and Councillor Graham Ross, one of 3 members of the Inverness West Ward.14/7/2021
Music Tuition And Core Curriculum Fees Removed
No bills for families. Fees for children learning a musical instrument at school will be removed thanks to more than £7 million funding from the Scottish Government.14/7/2021
Coronavirus COVID-19: daily data for Scotland - 14 July 2021
2,636 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 35,849 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 8.1% of these were positive.13/7/2021
Coronavirus Covid-19 Update: First Minister's Statement - 13 July 2021
Statement given by the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to the Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh on Tuesday, 13 July 2021. Presiding Officer I will update parliament today on the decisions the government has reached in relation to the current Covid restrictions.13/7/2021
Coronavirus (COVID-19): daily data for Scotland - 13 July 2021
2,529 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 23,804 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 11.5% of these were positive.13/7/2021
Level 0 From 19 July
Caution required to go beyond Level 0 on 9 August. People should continue to follow public health measures to protect one another as all of Scotland prepares to move to Level 0 at 00:01 on Monday 19 July.12/7/2021
Coronavirus COVID-19: daily data for Scotland - 12 July 2021
2,134* new cases of COVID-19 reported. 21,326* new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 11.1% of these were positive.12/7/2021
Pm Statement At Coronavirus Press Conference: 12 July 2021
Like millions of people across this country I woke up this morning sad and rueful, but also filled with pride and hope and with thanks to Gareth Southgate and the whole England squad for the best campaign by any England team in any tournament that I can remember. They made history.12/7/2021
Freedom Day Will Backfire For High Street Retailers, Warns Parcelhero
New research from ParcelHero reveals 68.5% of consumers oppose Freedom Day plans to end distancing measures and mask wearing in stores. It warns the relaxations will damage consumer confidence and drive shoppers back online.11/7/2021
