Health

COVID-19 alert level for the UK increased to level four

This comes after a briefing that the UK could see more than 200 deaths a day from coronavirus in November

Nicola Sturgeon warns of further restrictions as Scotland faces ‘exponential growth’ in coronavirus

The First Minister said she wanted to “give the nation advance notice” that there are likely to be some “hard but necessary decisions” in the coming days

Approach to reopening beautician businesses marked by a 'gender gap', John McNally warns

Boris Johnson hails ‘sheer might of our union’ in COVID-19 fight as he heads to Scotland to mark first year as PM

New COVID-19 cases in Lanarkshire linked to call centre outbreak, Nicola Sturgeon says

MPs urge ministers to appoint new regulator to tackle fake news

UK Government strikes coronavirus vaccine deals giving access to potential 90 million doses

National mesh removal service to be set up in Scotland

Boris Johnson vows £3bn funding boost to get NHS ‘battle ready’ for winter

Social distancing not necessary for Scottish school pupils

Associate feature: BHF's research has never been more important

The joy of sea swimming

Places of worship reopen for up to 50 people

Scottish Labour launches consultation on creating a national care service

New fast-track visa for EU healthcare workers excludes social care

Pandemic ‘triggered a crisis for mums, dads and children’ as research reveals anxiety and isolation in lockdown

Fifty women at 50 part five: "The next few years are likely to be my most productive”

More people to be allowed at weddings and funerals, Nicola Sturgeon confirms

Tech volunteers launch COVID response

Fifty women at 50 part four: "I don’t think 50 is middle age anymore"

Deaths from COVID-19 almost twice as likely among South Asian people in Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon to set out phase three of easing lockdown

Fifty women at 50 part three: "Generally, my life is just a complete juggling act"

Comment: How to stop an economic armageddon

Alex Neil calls for urgent tax reform

Dumfries and Galloway restrictions may be lifted Tuesday