The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Government

The area's death toll - composed of people who first tested positive for the virus within the previous 28 days - rises to 819.

There are currently 1,392 people in hospital confirmed to have the virus with 34 being treated in intensive care.

The Scottish Government announced changes to rules which will be welcome news to the tourism industry in Scotland.

Lesley Fraser told the Finance and Public Administration Committee that a survey had found staff were mostly content but there was still ‘work to do’.

Unite, Unison and GMB have submitted a pay claim to COSLA calling for a minimum wage of at least £12 per hour.

It had been suggested that the council could be looking at a five percent increase, but finance chief says council is planning for a three percent rise.

'Tough decisions' facing local authority as attempts are made to balance the books.

Last night (January 24) the Scottish Government followed suit with England and announced a travel rule change for UK and Scottish arrivals. The rules however slightly differ for those who are fully vaccinated and those who are not.

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Record View says unless extra funding is made available by the Scottish Government, the cost of living crisis is only going to get worse.

Nicola Sturgeon announced the changes to her ministerial team on Monday.