The Irish Times

Sturgeon delays removal of face masks in Scotland as Covid cases rise

First minister hopes measures will lift in ‘early April’ as public urged to be patient

Tue Mar 15 2022 - 19:57

Scotland to lift Covid restriction on large outdoor events from Monday

‘Cautious optimism’ on Omicron impact would mean phased lifting of limits, says Sturgeon

Tue Jan 11 2022 - 15:11

Johnson rules out further Covid restrictions in England before Christmas

PM ‘ready to take action’ if situation deteriorates as ministers await data on Omicron

Tue Dec 21 2021 - 19:23

Johnson suffers huge rebellion as over 100 Tory MPs reject Covid pass

Labour backing sees measures through after prime minister’s pleading falls on deaf ears

Tue Dec 14 2021 - 19:45

‘Tsunami’ of Omicron could see 25,000 infections a day in Scotland

Rate at which new variant cases double is between two and three days, report shows

Fri Dec 10 2021 - 13:38

Ireland shows independence can work, Sturgeon tells SNP conference

Scotland’s first minister warns that Johnson’s government will use Brexit to weaken case for independence

Mon Sept 13 2021 - 17:20

Drug deaths in Scotland soar to record level

Nation confirmed as worst-affected in Europe as 1,339 deaths recorded in 2020

Fri Jul 30 2021 - 18:16

UK Elections: Starmer faces furious backlash following Labour losses

Party leadership in chaos as chief whip sacked in shadow cabinet reshuffle

Mon May 10 2021 - 01:00

Scotland to legislate for independence referendum, Sturgeon tells Johnson

SNP wins 64 seats in parliament, which with Greens has its biggest ever independence majority

Sun May 09 2021 - 20:02

New Scottish independence referendum is ‘will of the country’, says Sturgeon

SNP wins 64 seats in parliament as other pro-independence parties make gains

Sun May 09 2021 - 10:12

Early election results ‘very encouraging’, says Johnson, as Labour suffers blow

Count under way in Scotland in most important election since devolution

Fri May 07 2021 - 17:35

Scottish National Party wins three of first four constituencies declared

Results of 46 constituencies expected on Friday in most important election since devolution

Fri May 07 2021 - 14:26

Polls open across UK in largest political test since Brexit

Scottish and Welsh parliaments to be elected as well as local authorities in England

Thu May 06 2021 - 07:54

Alex Salmond launches new party ahead of Scottish elections

SNP issues sharp response amid launch of former first minister’s Alba grouping

Fri Mar 26 2021 - 19:11

Nicola Sturgeon survives no-confidence vote in Scottish parliament

Vote held hours after parliamentary committee finds it was misled by first minister

Tue Mar 23 2021 - 17:19

Sturgeon did not breach ministerial code, inquiry finds

Investigation was carried out by Ireland’s former director of public prosecutions

Mon Mar 22 2021 - 16:55

Nicola Sturgeon facing no-confidence vote over finding she misled parliament

Inquiry into handling of Alex Salmond sexual harrassment claims to report on Tuesday

Fri Mar 19 2021 - 21:02

Nicola Sturgeon found to have misled parliament, reports say

Salmond inquiry decides Scotland’s first minister was not truthful about meeting, according to media

Thu Mar 18 2021 - 20:56

Sturgeon to testify on role in harassment complaints against Salmond

First minister’s evidence to come after predecessor claims data release proves conspiracy

Tue Mar 02 2021 - 18:54

Scotland’s top law officer denies interference in Salmond inquiry

James Wolffe says prosecutors’ decision to redact evidence done ‘in the public interest’

Wed Feb 24 2021 - 18:10

Alex Salmond declines to appear before inquiry after evidence redacted

Committee examining how Scottish government handled sexual harassment allegations

Tue Feb 23 2021 - 20:45

Nicola Sturgeon: ‘Brexit makes a united Ireland more likely’

‘I firmly believe Scottish independence will happen,’ Scotland’s first minister has said

Thu Jan 28 2021 - 21:00

Scottish Tories call for boycott of unapproved independence referendum

Nicola Sturgeon confirms plan to press ahead with second independence vote

Mon Jan 25 2021 - 20:53

Coronavirus: Scotland and Germany extend lockdowns into February

Global figures pass 95m cases and more than 2m deaths, says Johns Hopkins University

Tue Jan 19 2021 - 16:59

Brexit will see UK nations pull together, Boris Johnson says

But Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon reasserts Scotland’s desire to be part of EU

Fri Jan 01 2021 - 17:13

Starmer paints Labour devolution project as bid to prevent UK break-up

Labour leader says party would oppose a second Scottish independence referendum

Mon Dec 21 2020 - 18:35

Wales to ban visitors from parts of England in new coronavirus rules

Johnson leaves door open to temporary lockdown as Starmer calls for ‘circuit breaker’

Wed Oct 14 2020 - 18:29

Covid-19: Scottish bars and restaurants hit with further closures, restrictions

Measures ‘intended to be short, sharp action’ to curb ‘worrying increase in infection’ – Sturgeon

Wed Oct 07 2020 - 20:19

Scottish National Party MP’s actions subject of police inquiry

Margaret Ferrier resists call to resign after travel with Covid-19 symptoms and diagnosis

Fri Oct 02 2020 - 19:38

Britain at ‘perilous turning point’ as new restrictions rolled out

Pub hours, fines and home working among strategies to fight Covid-19 resurgence

Tue Sept 22 2020 - 20:49

Sturgeon promises review of 124,000 downgraded exam results

Scotland’s first minister admits ‘we didn’t get this right’ after students in poorer areas protest

Mon Aug 10 2020 - 20:31

Covid-19: Wales to ease some lockdown measures in hint at UK strategy

Johnson to outline plan for gradual exit during televised address on Sunday

Fri May 08 2020 - 20:27

Queen Elizabeth invokes spirit of second World War in speech

UK coronavirus death toll reaches 4934 with 621 new deaths reported on Sunday

Sun Apr 05 2020 - 20:41

Alex Salmond trial on 14 sexual assault charges to begin

Attempted rape charge relates to alleged incident at official residence in 2014

Sun Mar 08 2020 - 18:45