Marine Scotland News list
Schools to re-open in August
Safe return planned through mix of school and home learning.
Route map for moving out of lockdown
Publication of key phases of changing restrictions.
Inquiry into the death of Sheku Bayoh
Remit of the inquiry announced.
MSPs support further emergency coronavirus legislation
Additional £5 million announced for Discretionary Housing Payments.
Extra funding to support tenants
£5 million for Discretionary Housing Payments.
Scotland’s role in trade deals
UK Trade Bill fails to protect interests of Devolved Administrations.
Help for businesses
Additional £40 million of support for key sectors.
Support for women with mesh complications
Fund set up to offer help with expenses.
Civil Partnership Bill passes its first stage
More choice for mixed sex couples.
Brexit
Legal text published.
Tackling violence against women and girls during Covid-19
New guidance for local authorities.
Expansion of COVID-19 testing
Everyone over the age of five with symptoms eligible to be tested.
Update to Coronavirus symptoms
Statement from the four UK Chief Medical Officers.
Strengthened clinical oversight for care homes
New arrangements to help care providers deal with pandemic pressures.
Contact tracing technology piloted
Three NHS health boards to pilot software.
Migration plea
Non-UK key workers vital in Covid-19 fight.
Support for women involved in prostitution
Additional funding for vital specialist services during COVID-19 outbreak.
Seafood sector investment
Funding to help aquaculture businesses affected by COVID-19.
Care Home Support Powers
New ‘safety net’ proposed for care sector due to Covid-19.
Deliveries of essential supplies
Support for people shielding during COVID-19.