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Sturgeon did not breach ministerial code, Blackford says

Sturgeon did not breach ministerial code, Blackford says

Former first minister Alex Salmond said in evidence his successor broke ministerial rules, but stopped short of calling for her to resign.

What the papers say – February 27

What the papers say – February 27

Harry’s interview with James Corden features among a wide range of stories on Saturday’s front pages.

Mary Robinson calls not helping Dubai’s Sheikha Latifa her ‘biggest’ mistake

Mary Robinson calls not helping Dubai’s Sheikha Latifa her ‘biggest’ mistake

The former President of Ireland said she ‘100% believes Latifa now’.

Rishi Sunak: Nation’s economy to face ‘enormous strains’ following lockdown

Rishi Sunak: Nation’s economy to face ‘enormous strains’ following lockdown

The Chancellor will set out the 2021 Budget on Wednesday.

Scottish Labour to name new leader

Scottish Labour to name new leader

The result of the leadership election comes just 10 weeks before the Scottish Parliament election.

Postmen and women trial new uniforms

Postmen and women trial new uniforms

The first change in more than a decade retains the Royal Mail’s red colour.

Budget: Mortgage guarantee scheme to help those with small deposits

Budget: Mortgage guarantee scheme to help those with small deposits

Chancellor Rishi Sunak is to set out measures to help aspiring homeowners in Wednesday’s Budget.

Police and teachers angered by age-based rollout of coronavirus vaccine

Police and teachers angered by age-based rollout of coronavirus vaccine

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation has advised that vaccination in order of age remains the quickest way to cut deaths.

Budget: Mortgage guarantee scheme to help those with small deposits

Budget: Mortgage guarantee scheme to help those with small deposits

The Treasury said low-deposit mortgages have ‘virtually disappeared’ because of the economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.

Unionists warn PM that NI Protocol must be ditched immediately

Unionists warn PM that NI Protocol must be ditched immediately

Former UUP leader and architect of the Good Friday deal, Lord Trimble, is also part of the planned proceedings.

Charities unite in drive to try and boost vaccine take-up

Charities unite in drive to try and boost vaccine take-up

A group of 16 charities are urging those with long term health conditions and their carers to get the Covid-19 vaccine.

Double amputee racing driver Billy Monger completes 140-mile charity challenge

Double amputee racing driver Billy Monger completes 140-mile charity challenge

‘This has been one of the toughest things I’ve ever had to do in my entire life’ said Monger

Salmond: Motive for ‘malicious’ plot was to avoid ‘cataclysmic’ defeat in court

Salmond: Motive for ‘malicious’ plot was to avoid ‘cataclysmic’ defeat in court

Alex Salmond gave evidence at Holyrood about the Scottish Government’s unlawful investigation of harassment claims against him.

‘Serious questions for Sturgeon and Scottish Government’ after Salmond evidence

‘Serious questions for Sturgeon and Scottish Government’ after Salmond evidence

The former first minister claimed there is ‘no doubt’ Ms Sturgeon has broken rules governing the behaviour of ministers during the committe hearing.

Single dose of Pfizer vaccine ‘can reduce asymptomatic infection by four-fold’

Single dose of Pfizer vaccine ‘can reduce asymptomatic infection by four-fold’

Researchers says it makes hospitals even safer places to be.

Key points from Alex Salmond’s evidence

Key points from Alex Salmond’s evidence

The former first minister appeared before MSPs on the Committee on the Scottish Government’s Handling of Harassment Complaints.

Don’t wreck this now, says deputy chief medical officer

Don’t wreck this now, says deputy chief medical officer

Professor Jonathan Van-Tam has said there are ‘some worrying signs that people are relaxing’ in the battle against coronavirus.

Primary school teachers told their pupils should not be wearing masks

Primary school teachers told their pupils should not be wearing masks

Experts have warned it could damage their language development.

Matt Hancock defends Covid-19 vaccine rollout that will not prioritise teachers

Matt Hancock defends Covid-19 vaccine rollout that will not prioritise teachers

Phase two of the vaccine rollout, which is expected to begin in April, will start with people aged 40 to 49 before moving on to younger age groups.

Sewage ‘poo power’ may help heat more than 2,000 homes

Sewage ‘poo power’ may help heat more than 2,000 homes

Thames Water’s project is expected to become a model for schemes elsewhere in a bid to reduce carbon emissions.

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