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EU nationals in Highlands living in 'legal limbo'

Liberal Democrat MP Jamie Stone has backed a call by his party for European Union citizens to be given the automatic right to stay in the UK.

Stone urges UK Government to 'do more' as benefit claims in north Highlands increase

Data released by the Office for National Statistics reveals a significant increase in the number of people in the Far North claiming benefits.

'Roadmap' for Scotland's way out of lockdown set to be released

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said Scotland is hopefully gearing up for the biggest relaxation of the lockdown yet.

North MPs voice concern over possible influx of tourists after Boris Johnson's statement

Highland MPs have united to express their dismay over a possible wave of tourists after Boris Johnson said people “can drive to other destinations”.

New 'stay alert' slogan defended by Prime Minister as Scotland sticks to 'stay at home' message

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has given more detail of moves to relax lockdown restrictions in England.

First Minister: Covid-19 lockdown won't be lifted until she is convinced it is safe

Nicola Sturgeon said she is waiting to hear if Downing Street is planning to relax England's lockdown on Sunday

First Minister reveals a test, trace, isolate and support strategy for Scotland to deal with Covid-19

Nicola Sturgeon says the country needs to conduct 15,000 tests a day for the system to work and to 'get a degree of normality back into our lives'

Sturgeon outlines why coronavirus lockdown cannot be lifted yet and calls on Scotland to stick with it

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said she “really feared” just a few weeks ago that the NHS in Scotland would be overwhelmed by the coronavirus.

MP challenges military over use of insect repellant

ANSWERS are needed from government as to whether an insect repellent used by army personnel is effective at reducing Covid-19 risk, an MP has said.

PM back in office and thanks UK for its 'grit and guts' but says lockdown must remain

Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned he cannot risk lifting the lockdown yet.

Brexit negotiations should be extended to avoid more economic damage, says Highland MSP Maree Todd

A Highland MSP wants the UK government to extend the Brexit negotiation deadline, to avoid more economic damage.

Stone writes to Scottish Government over Dornoch Christmas tree workers row

MP Jamie Stone has said Dornoch Community Council about an influx of labourers to the town.

Return to normal 'not on the cards' in the near future, says First Minister

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

New Scottish economic recovery group to be established

The Scottish Government is to start post-Covid-19 economic planning with the assistance of business leaders and experts.

New package of measures announced to help businesses during pandemic

The Scottish Government has announced another £220 million is to be made available for businesses during the coronavirus crisis.

Fiscal watchdog's economic slump report is 'not a forecast but a scenario and possibly not even the most likely one', says chancellor

The Chancellor has challenged the view of an independent fiscal watchdog that the UK economy could shrink by 35 per cent

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First phase of exit from lockdown to start in Scotland next week but situation will be under constant review

EU nationals in Highlands living in 'legal limbo'

EU nationals in Highlands living in 'legal limbo'

Stone urges UK Government to 'do more' as benefit claims in north Highlands increase

Stone urges UK Government to 'do more' as benefit claims in north Highlands increase

'Roadmap' for Scotland's way out of lockdown set to be released

'Roadmap' for Scotland's way out of lockdown set to be released

North MPs voice concern over possible influx of tourists after Boris Johnson's statement

North MPs voice concern over possible influx of tourists after Boris Johnson's statement

New 'stay alert' slogan defended by Prime Minister as Scotland sticks to 'stay at home' message

New 'stay alert' slogan defended by Prime Minister as Scotland sticks to 'stay at home' message

First Minister: Covid-19 lockdown won't be lifted until she is convinced it is safe

First Minister: Covid-19 lockdown won't be lifted until she is convinced it is safe

First Minister reveals a test, trace, isolate and support strategy for Scotland to deal with Covid-19

First Minister reveals a test, trace, isolate and support strategy for Scotland to deal with Covid-19

Sturgeon outlines why coronavirus lockdown cannot be lifted yet and calls on Scotland to stick with it

Sturgeon outlines why coronavirus lockdown cannot be lifted yet and calls on Scotland to stick with it

MP challenges military over use of insect repellant

MP challenges military over use of insect repellant

PM back in office and thanks UK for its 'grit and guts' but says lockdown must remain

PM back in office and thanks UK for its 'grit and guts' but says lockdown must remain

Brexit negotiations should be extended to avoid more economic damage, says Highland MSP Maree Todd

Brexit negotiations should be extended to avoid more economic damage, says Highland MSP Maree Todd

Stone writes to Scottish Government over Dornoch Christmas tree workers row

Stone writes to Scottish Government over Dornoch Christmas tree workers row

Return to normal 'not on the cards' in the near future, says First Minister

Return to normal 'not on the cards' in the near future, says First Minister

New Scottish economic recovery group to be established

New Scottish economic recovery group to be established

New package of measures announced to help businesses during pandemic

New package of measures announced to help businesses during pandemic

Fiscal watchdog's economic slump report is 'not a forecast but a scenario and possibly not even the most likely one', says chancellor

Fiscal watchdog's economic slump report is 'not a forecast but a scenario and possibly not even the most likely one', says chancellor

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