The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Government

Today (January 18) First Minister Nicola Sturgeon set out how the Scottish Government will ease the restrictions in the hospitality sector and stated that the worst of the 'omicron wave' could be over.

Nicola Sturgeon said the Scottish Government will engage with businesses about a 'hybrid' approach to working from home and the office at the start of next month.

The initiative is set to be a UK first but has suffered a severe hold-up after a review concluded it was too huge to be delivered in seven months time

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will update Holyrood on Tuesday afternoon about the Scottish Government’s plans for coronavirus rules.

The latest figures for Scotland now include cases identified using either a first positive LFD (lateral flow device) or PCR test.

The First Minister was responding to a story in a tabloid newspaper which revealed that Ms Slater had asked for two days off during the Cop26 summit.

Lorna Slater is believed to have told Scottish Government officials she didn't want them to arrange more than "two things in one day".

Starting Monday, the Scottish Government's phased approach to lifting the Covid-19 restrictions that were brought into place on Boxing Day will begin — here's what you can now do in Edinburgh

A total of just under £700m will be paid by the successful applicants to the Scottish Government