Learn More{{/message}}, {{#message}}{{{message}}}{{/message}}{{^message}}It appears your submission was successful. We love broadcasting and want you to enjoy your viewing. The cumulative figure stood at 3,659 on September 15, but a fortnight later it had risen to 4,631. The two helicopters were thought to be military. LIVE UPDATES: Nicola Sturgeon to make statement about lockdown restrictions tomorrow afternoon by AJL reporters September 21, 2020, 7:05 am Updated: September 21, 2020, 5:39 pm “So the fact that he did, I guess, should not be too surprising, but the news certainly was a surprise for most people I think this morning.”. Council workers, including carers, bin collectors and school cleaners, are campaigning for a £2 an hour additional payment for every hour worked during the lockdown. We tried to give as many young people as possible a degree of normality in their university or college education. Please contact the developer of this form processor to improve this message. Martin Lewis says debt letter victory could 'save lives' after changes to 40-year-old rules announced, The new rules are expected to come into force in December 2020, Adrenaline fans can live out their fugitive fantasies with Hunted-style game in Scottish Highlands. An SNP MP has admitted travelling from Glasgow by train to attend Parliament in London while infected with Covid-19. “We are postponing the route-map changes for which we had previously given an indicative date of October 5,” th First Minister announced at the Scottish Parliament. He also told MSPs that 759 students have tested positive for Covid-19, with that number expected to rise in the coming days, but he was unable to say how many more are self-isolating. The First Minister sets out the details of the next steps the Scottish Government will take at around 2.50pm. Donald Trump’s coronavirus diagnosis has “thrown a wrench” in the current president’s re-election campaign, an expert has said. She said she has spoken with the MP for Hamilton in person making it “crystal clear” that she thinks Ms Ferrier should resign. The First Minister says banking is a matter wholly reserved to Westminster, but urges banks like TSB to consider “all possible solutions” to avoid unnecessary closures. Keep up-to-date with the latest developments in Scotland and the wider UK. Please contact the developer of this form processor to improve this message. Powered by WordPress. We use machine learning and human editors to ensure news is relevant to a specific news tag, and will provide supporting context where necessary. She is the first woman to hold either position. The First Minister will be announcing the latest number of cases across Scotland from Edinburgh. A Glasgow City Council spokeswoman said: "Our schools will continue to reinforce key Scottish Government advice and guidance to their pupils and the importance of following rules relating to face coverings both in schools and on school and public transport to help suppress the virus.". Home » News » Live: Nicola Sturgeon delivers Covid update as new restrictions expected for Scotland | ITV News. READ MORE: Coronavirus: Nicola Sturgeon warns house parties risk 'super-spreading'. Meanwhile NHS Lothian has confirmed one positive case linked to Ferryhill Primary in Edinburgh. It’s now clear that the Covid crisis is likely to last for many more months, and that more difficult decisions will have to be taken in those months ahead. As Mr Trump will need to self isolate for the next 10 days, all campaign events will have to be cancelled or held remotely for what effectively amounts to a third of the remaining time before election day. You may block these cookies using your browser settings, with no loss of functionality. Tuesday’s case number was the biggest single daily case total recorded - 7,143 - although the UK is now processing more than 200,000 tests a day compared with fewer than 100,000 at the start of the pandemic. Nicola Sturgeon is asked about yesterday’s announcement from TSB - the bank plans to close more than 100 of its branches across the country, including many in smaller towns in Scotland. She adds the Scottish Government will negotiate an extension to the lease if required. All changes come into effect from 4am on Saturday, 3rd October. Welcome to today's Nicola Sturgeon coronavirus update live. A Gannett Company. Nicola Sturgeon's government accused of desire to 'malign' Alex Salmond's reputation. Scots drug dealer confessed 'it's all mine' to cops during cannabis bust. “Yes younger people are far less likely to die from this virus than older people,” Sturgeon said, “but the risk of dying is not non-existent.”. Company run by ex-associate of Tory peer Michelle Mone wins £112million NHS contract. 166 of these cases were in Lothian. Ms Sturgeon made the announcement during her daily Covid-19 briefing to the nation during which she said how “angry” she was on behalf of the country in response to Ms Ferrier’s actions. As part of the move out of lockdown in the summer, Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s discounted meals scheme was aimed at getting customers back into restaurants. And welcome to Thursday’s live blog on the coronavirus pandemic. Emergency services raced to the scene and a 23-year-old man was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital for treatment to a serious head injury. "This lab closed while the First Minister was rejecting my proposals for regular testing of frontline staff, a call backed by the Royal College for Emergency Medicine, the Royal College for Nursing and Scottish Carers. Joined by interim chief medical officer Dr Gregor Smith, the First Minister praised the students who had followed difficult guidance and isolated in their halls in order to help fight the spread of the virus. Officials are desperate to fill the role after Dr Catherine Calderwood stepped down when she was caught making trips to her second home. He used a Downing Street press conference to urge people to follow rules aimed at curbing the spread of the virus and demonstrate “forbearance, common sense and a willingness to make sacrifices for the safety of others”. He said in those circumstances, a circuit breaker lockdown - during which people are required to largely stay at home for a period of two to three weeks - can be the "boost" needed to bring the R number below one. Sturgeon: cafes only able to serve food and non-alcoholic drinks indoors from 6am to 6pm. Jordan Jones and George Edmundson have also been left out for the group stage matches. "If the public do not trust the governments' approach, or understand the rules, then they will be much less likely to adhere to them.". Prestwick Airport talking to other potential buyers after sale fell through, Nicola Sturgeon's lies to Salmond inquiry show greater contempt for voters than Margaret Ferrier's Covid breach – Murdo Fraser.