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Sturgeon calls for fresh intervention after UK economy shrank 20% in April

12 June 2020
Sturgeon calls for fresh intervention after UK economy shrank 20% in April

Sturgeon calls for fresh intervention after UK economy shrank 20% in April

12 June 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has called on the UK government to deliver an economic rescue package for the country.


Number of people thought to be infected with Covid-19 revised down

11 June 2020
Number of people thought to be infected with Covid-19 revised down

Number of people thought to be infected with Covid-19 revised down

11 June 2020

Nicola Sturgeon revealed that the current estimate for people carrying coronavirus in Scotland is 4500 – previously it had been thought to be 11,500.


Two more deaths have been confirmed in the NHS Highland area bringing the total of those who have died from Covid-19 to 113

10 June 2020
Two more deaths have been confirmed in the NHS Highland area bringing the total of those who have died from Covid-19 to 113

Two more deaths have been confirmed in the NHS Highland area bringing the total of those who have died from Covid-19 to 113

10 June 2020

The National Records of Scotland confirmed both deaths were in the Highland Council area, one was in hospital and one was at home


Sturgeon 'optimistic' about launching next stage of easing restrictions

08 June 2020
Sturgeon 'optimistic' about launching next stage of easing restrictions

Sturgeon 'optimistic' about launching next stage of easing restrictions

08 June 2020

Nicola Sturgeon has dropped a strong hint that phase two of easing the lockdown could begin in 10 days’ time – IF everyone obeys the current rules.


Plan to restart all cancer surgeries as PPE efforts are ramped up

04 June 2020
Plan to restart all cancer surgeries as PPE efforts are ramped up

Plan to restart all cancer surgeries as PPE efforts are ramped up

04 June 2020

Nicola Sturgeon has revealed that Scotland is ramping up efforts to manufacture tens of millions of items of personal protective equipment.


Highland Council will not get Scottish Government cash to fill £100m budget gap

03 June 2020
Highland Council will not get Scottish Government cash to fill £100m budget gap

Highland Council will not get Scottish Government cash to fill £100m budget gap

03 June 2020

According to leading councillors the Scottish Government has refused to issue any more cash to the local authority.


Four more coronavirus deaths in NHS Highland area

03 June 2020
Four more coronavirus deaths in NHS Highland area

Four more coronavirus deaths in NHS Highland area

03 June 2020

A total of 111 people have died in the NHS Highland area from either confirmed or suspected Covid-19 – an increase of four from a week ago.


Council to set out dire assessment of financial situation

01 June 2020
Council to set out dire assessment of financial situation

Council to set out dire assessment of financial situation

01 June 2020

Highland Council is to set out a dire assessment of its financial state showing its budget gap can only be plugged by a Scottish Government bailout.


First Minister warns the nation to obey the rules or risk a reimposed lockdown

01 June 2020
First Minister warns the nation to obey the rules or risk a reimposed lockdown

First Minister warns the nation to obey the rules or risk a reimposed lockdown

01 June 2020

Covid-19 lockdown restrictions could be reimposed after a wave of people broke the guidance over the weekend, according to Nicola Sturgeon.


Sturgeon still 'nervous' about potential spike in coronavirus as lockdown is eased

29 May 2020
Sturgeon still 'nervous' about potential spike in coronavirus as lockdown is eased

Sturgeon still 'nervous' about potential spike in coronavirus as lockdown is eased

29 May 2020

Nicola Sturgeon says she has “never been prouder of this country than I am right now” but is still nervous after the easing of the lockdown.


Death toll from Covid-19 in NHS Highland area rises to 107

27 May 2020
Death toll from Covid-19 in NHS Highland area rises to 107

Death toll from Covid-19 in NHS Highland area rises to 107

27 May 2020

A total of 107 people have died in the NHS Highland area from either confirmed or suspected coronavirus – an increase of four from a week ago.


Jamie Stone hits out at 'breathtaking arrogance' shown by Dominic Cummings

25 May 2020
Jamie Stone hits out at 'breathtaking arrogance' shown by Dominic Cummings

Jamie Stone hits out at 'breathtaking arrogance' shown by Dominic Cummings

25 May 2020

North MP Jamie Stone has accused Dominic Cummings of "breathtaking arrogance" and insisted the Prime Minister's special adviser must resign.


Inquiry promised after Sutherland councillor is suspended from SNP group

25 May 2020
Inquiry promised after Sutherland councillor is suspended from SNP group

Inquiry promised after Sutherland councillor is suspended from SNP group

25 May 2020

A formal inquiry into the suspension of a second councillor from Highland Council's SNP group has been promised.


Coronavirus death toll in NHS Highland area up to 103

20 May 2020
Coronavirus death toll in NHS Highland area up to 103

Coronavirus death toll in NHS Highland area up to 103

20 May 2020

A total of 103 people have now died in the NHS Highland area from either confirmed or suspected Covid-19, up from 97 a week ago.


£33m Scottish Government response as unemployment rises to 113,000

19 May 2020
£33m Scottish Government response as unemployment rises to 113,000

£33m Scottish Government response as unemployment rises to 113,000

19 May 2020

The Scottish Government will invest £33 million to help get people back to work after the unemployment rate rose by 13,000, Nicola Sturgeon has said.


Sturgeon outlines possibility of easing lockdown in the next two weeks

18 May 2020
Sturgeon outlines possibility of easing lockdown in the next two weeks

Sturgeon outlines possibility of easing lockdown in the next two weeks

18 May 2020

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


Lockdown as important now as when it began, says myth-busting NHS consultant

13 May 2020
Lockdown as important now as when it began, says myth-busting NHS consultant

Lockdown as important now as when it began, says myth-busting NHS consultant

13 May 2020

Consultant in pharmaceutical public health Sharon Pfleger has issued fresh advice after hearing Nicola Sturgeon say that the lockdown will continue.


Coronavirus death toll in NHS Highland area rises to 97

13 May 2020
Coronavirus death toll in NHS Highland area rises to 97

Coronavirus death toll in NHS Highland area rises to 97

13 May 2020

A total of 97 people have now died in the NHS Highland area from either confirmed or suspected coronavirus – up from 88 a week ago.


Chancellor to continue furlough scheme until end of October

12 May 2020
Chancellor to continue furlough scheme until end of October

Chancellor to continue furlough scheme until end of October

12 May 2020

The UK Government’s furlough scheme that helped save millions of jobs has been extended until the end of October, says Chancellor Rishi Sunak.


Highland MPs worried about influx of tourists after Prime Minister's statement

12 May 2020
Highland MPs worried about influx of tourists after Prime Minister's statement

Highland MPs worried about influx of tourists after Prime Minister's statement

12 May 2020

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


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