Face coverings will be COMPULSORY in shops in Scotland from July 10, says Nicola Sturgeon as she announces two-metre rule will be eased to save hospitality sector Nicola Sturgeon has announced that face coverings will be compulsory in shops New rule in Scotland will come into force from July 10, the First Minister says Ms … Read more
Boris Johnson today tore into Nicola Sturgeon over her threat to quarantine people entering Scotland from England – insisting there is ‘no border’ within the UK. The PM derided the First Minister’s repeated refusal to rule out the move, saying it was ‘absolutely’ astonishing she thought it was an option. ‘There is no such thing … Read more
So just WHEN will pubs reopen? Nicola Sturgeon confirms Scottish hospitality industry will remain CLOSED well into July despite a ‘gradual opening’ of its economy – as Boris Johnson refuses to to confirm July 4 date for English boozers to reopen She will update Scotland about its lockdown in Holyrood this afternoon It could see Scottish … Read more
There’s an apt and vivid phrase which Boris Johnson uses in private to describe a mood that has engulfed much of the country. He says we must beware of ‘morbid funk’. He appears to mean there is a risk of the nation being so obsessed with Covid-19, and so fearful of its consequences, that we’ll avoid … Read more
‘The moment for extension has now passed’: Michael Gove says he has ‘formally’ told the EU that transition WILL end in December despite Nicola Sturgeon demanding a delay to ‘extraordinarily reckless’ plan The Cabinet Office Minister made the announcement on Twitter today Came as Sturgeon and Welsh leader Mark Drakeford demanded an extension In a … Read more
Compulsory face-covering measures should be introduced to ‘all areas’ where social distancing is not possible, the British Medical Association said today. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announced last night that wearing a covering will be mandatory on public transport in England from June 15 – meaning commuters would be fined £80 for not wearing one. However, … Read more
Face coverings are to be made compulsory on public transport from June 15 to help quell coronavirus, Grant Shapps announced tonight. The Transport Secretary unveiled the new rule for train, bus and Tube travel as he told the Downing Street briefing that makeshift masks can reduce the spread – following weeks of accusations that ministers were … Read more
Nicola Sturgeon accuses England of under-reporting care home deaths as she swipes at Boris Johnson for easing lockdown saying Scotland is right to be more ‘cautious’ By James Tapsfield, Political Editor For Mailonline Published: 09:16 BST, 31 May 2020 | Updated: 09:25 BST, 31 May 2020 Nicola Sturgeon today accused England of under-reporting care home … Read more
Scots have been making the most of scorching temperatures by inviting up to eight people from one other household over for a barbecue – but anyone south of the border can’t to join them. Earlier this week Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon revealed gatherings of up to eight people would be allowed from Friday, May … Read more
Trish Halpin (pictured) argues women would be expected to produce the same work for less money, if they’re working a four-day week NO by Trish Halpin, former editor, Marie Claire What will the new normal look like once we find a way out of the Covid-19 crisis? According to Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, we … Read more