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Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society chief executive Shona McCarthy wants the Scottish Government to drop its two-metre venue social distancing rule.

Professor Anthony Harnden, of the JCVI, said deciding whether to immunise children is a ‘complicated’ issue.

Business and leisure passengers arriving at the airport spend more than £16 billion a year across the UK, the CEBR says.

Scotland’s Europe Minister, Jenny Gilruth, said thousands of those eligible in Scotland have not yet applied.

Professor Stephen Reicher’s comments came as the spread of the Indian variant casts doubt on whether further restrictions can be lifted on June 21.

Pilots from across Europe have been practising ditching their light aircraft in a lake in Southampton ahead of the Greenland Air Trophy 2021 in June.

The Saturday papers feature a mix of pandemic warnings and economic developments.

A review of what measures will be relaxed on June 21 has been delayed due to the Indian variant.

The pleasant weather marks a welcome break from the rain that has dominated the UK since the start of the month.

Sasha Johnson remains in a critical condition in hospital.

Cameron Deriggs will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Saturday.

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said there had been bullying of Jewish students and staff following the recent violence in the Middle East.

Taoiseach Micheal Martin said the end of the pandemic was in sight as he unveiled extensive relaxation of Covid restrictions.

Jonathan Hall QC was speaking after an inquest jury highlighted a litany of failings.

Alan Melinek, 85, who has become a sensation online, has seen donations soar since announcing his diagnosis.

The DHSC said the people who tested positive for the Indian variant have been told to self-isolate and their contacts are being identified.

Party leader Edwin Poots earlier said any acts of intimidation should be reported to police.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak hosted a virtual meeting of G7 finance ministers ahead of an in-person gathering in London next week.

The First Minister made the remarks as she prepares to leave the top role after five years.

The DCMS Committee also warned of a possible increase in drug-related deaths.