The Latest Breaking News from Nicola Sturgeon

The UK Government has finally revealed details of its long-awaited Levelling Up plan which seeks to end decades of London dominance of the economy.

Raith Rovers have been slammed for signing Stirling-born footballer David Goodwillie. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, author Val McDermid and Rape Crisis Scotland have all commented after the striker agreed to move to the Fife club from Clyde FC thi

In her briefing on Tuesday afternoon, Nicola Sturgeon said that there were grounds to be "optimistic" looking ahead to spring, but some Covid-19 measures will remain in place.

The First Minister has confirmed in her speech at the Scottish Parliament that the country will remain under the current level of restrictions for a further three weeks.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon gave an update on the coronavirus pandemic a week after restrictions were eased further for Scots and a new sub-type variant has been found.

The First Minister confirmed that restrictions would not be eased yet and that children would continue to have to wear face masks in class.

Speaking at Holyrood today, the First Minister confirmed that a sub variant of Omicron, BA.2 Omicron, has been recorded in Scotland and it may be more transmissible than the original version

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon told the Scottish Parliament today it is too early to remove the need for secondary school pupils to cover up, but insists change isn't far away.

Nicola Sturgeon has announced a new covid variant has been detected which may be more transmissible than omicron, but stressed it does not appear to cause more severe illness.