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The Scotsman
19 Apr, 2020
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Scotland to receive extra funding worth £155m to help tackle coronavirus
Scotland will receive an additional £155 million in funding from the UK Government to help tackle coronavirus, it has been announced.
Latest News
Dear Nicola, they don’t mute awkward journalists’ questions in New Zealand – Brian Wilson

The Scottish Government could learn from its counterpart in New Zealand about transparency and holding ministers to account, writes Brian Wilson.

Coronavirus vaccine trial ‘could be completed by August’

A key adviser to the UK Government on coronavirus has said trials for a vaccine for the disease could be completed by mid-August.

Rise in over-55s releasing cash from homes

The current economic climate has led to a surge in the volume of homeowners aged 55 and over looking to release tax-free cash from their homes.

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Euan McColm: Tiresome tweeting a symptom of something more sinister

During these grinding days of lockdown, social media has become increasingly important, hasn’t it? Facebook, Twitter and Instagram keep us connected during isolation. We get our news updates online and we get much of our entertainment there, too.

Michael Sherin: After pitiful pay rise don’t tell care workers on front line they’re valued

The announcement by the Scottish Government and local authority body Cosla of a 3.3 per cent pay rise for social care staff would be an insult in the best of times but coming now, it’s risible.

Sport Update
Interview: Graeme Sharp on signing for Everton 40 years ago this month and getting the silent treatment from Archibald and McClair on international duty

As Everton goal hero looks back on his career he recalls his disenchantment as a member of the Scotland squad

I told Neil Doncaster to show some contrition, says Aberdeen chairman Dave Cormack

Dons chief pleads for strong leadership from SPFL and says focus now should be trying to finish the season

Golfers will have to reset expectations after coronavirus

‘Players will have greater appreciation of what they do’

And finally...
Borders Railway to star in Channel 5 TV show about lost railway lines

The episode of Walking Britain’s Lost Railways will air on Friday 24 April at 8pm.

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