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The Latest Breaking News from Nicola Sturgeon

Pfizer launches Omicron vaccine trial; UK reports highest daily deaths since February – as it happened

Company hopes vaccine will be ready for approval by March; UK reports 439 deaths and more than nearly 95,000 cases

The Guardian - UK

Scots ‘witches’ executed 300 years ago 'had Lymes disease' as ‘tick sores mistaken for devil’s mark’

Nicola Sturgeon prepares to pardon the thousands of of victims who were accused of witchcraft between the 16th and 18th centuries.

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon called on to end face mask rule for secondary school pupils

The Tories said pupils, teachers and parents are desperate for a return to normal learning after two years of disruption

Daily Record

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End the need for high school pupils to wear masks, say Scottish Tories

Education spokesman Oliver Mundell urged First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to drop the requirement for older children to wear masks at school.

The Independent UK

Nicola Sturgeon to give covid statement tomorrow after lifting of hospitality restrictions

The First Minister will be giving an update on the pandemic after the country reached 'a very significant moment of progress in tackling covid'.

Glasgow Live

Graeme Dey resigns as transport minister for ‘health reasons’

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said Mr Dey had been a ‘highly effective’ minister in the Scottish Government.

The Independent UK

Nightclubs and ordering at the bar return as Covid-19 restrictions eased

The requirements for face coverings and self-isolation will remain for the foreseeable future

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Nightclubs and ordering at the bar return as Covid restrictions eased

The requirements for face coverings and self-isolation will remain for the foreseeable future.

The Independent UK

Independence referendum can progress due to 'improved' covid situation, says John Swinney

The Deputy First Minister's comments came after Nicola Sturgeon said a timetable for a referendum Bill would be published in the coming weeks.

Daily Record

More Covid-19 restrictions will lift from today including rules easing in pubs

Nicola Sturgeon announced recently that more restrictions would be lifted from today onwards as the Omircon variant begins to dissipate and new infections fall across Scotland

Edinburgh Live

Scotland covid rules change today as hospitality restrictions lifted

Nicola Sturgeon said last week the country had 'turned a corner' in the battle against covid-19. From today a number of rules have been relaxed concerning the likes of bars, restaurants and nightclubs.

Glasgow Live

Scottish independence referendum will take place before end of next year, Nicola Sturgeon insists

The First Minister used an interview today to claim Scots faced a choice between independence or the "chaotic instability" of Westminster.

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon insists tougher covid restrictions in Scotland 'have been worth it'

The First Minister used an interview today to defend her government's tough stance on Omicron.

Daily Record

74,799 more cases reported in UK; Russia breaks daily infection record – as it happened

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Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh's latest Covid statistics as Omicron restrictions lift from tomorrow

Nicola Sturgeon has said that Scotland has "turned a corner" in the coronavirus situation, as she eases the current Omicron restrictions in Edinburgh and beyond.

Edinburgh Live

The list of coronavirus restrictions lifting in Edinburgh from Monday

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has noted that Scotland has 'turned a corner' amidst the strong wave of Omicron infections in the country since October 2021.

Daily Record

What are Scotland's new Covid rules? Full list of restrictions changing from today

Nicola Sturgeon said that the country has 'turned a corner' amid the Omicron wave of the virus.

Edinburgh Live

Covid Scotland: Nicola Sturgeon reported over claims she 'twisted' ONS data

MSPs have challenged the First Minister after the SNP leader said infections in England were "20 per cent higher" than in Scotland.

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The Independent UK

Sturgeon reported to statistics watchdog over claims she ‘twisted’ data

The Scottish Liberal Democrats have accused Nicola Sturgeon of misrepresenting coronavirus figures.

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon reported to statistics authority over claims First Minister 'twisted' covid data

The SNP leader told MSPs this week that covid infections were "20 per cent higher" in England than in Scotland.

Insider UK

Sturgeon defends wind contracts amid claims of ‘woeful human rights records’

First Minister says there are 'appropriate processes in place to do due diligence' on tender winners

The Independent UK

Nicola Sturgeon: Cautious approach to Covid will continue in Scotland

It came after Conservative Douglas Ross said the latest restrictions were unnecessarily imposed.

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon accused of 'brass neck' in human rights row over green energy contracts

Contracts worth almost £700 million were awarded to 17 projects for new offshore wind farms along Scotland’s coasts.

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon denies Scottish Government 'went too far' with Omicron restrictions over Christmas

The First Minister defended her "cautious" approach to tackling the Omicron variant which spread rapidly across the country over the festive season.

The Guardian - UK

Tory MP claims No 10 ‘blackmailing’ rebels as Wakeford says funding was threatened before he defected – as it happened

Latest updates: Christian Wakeford says he was threatened with funding loss; William Wragg urges alleged victims to speak to police

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