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Scotland's former Health Secretary has accused some Tories of trying to "make a buck" around PPE contracts during the coronavirus pandemic.

Scottish taxpayers forked out more than £60,000 to “support” witnesses for the UK Covid Inquiry.

Nicola Sturgeon and Jeane Freeman have been urged to come clean about "one of the worst atrocities of the pandemic".

A Covid hero’s widow claims her late husband’s laptop and phone could contain missing pandemic messages from top Scottish Government figures.

Former Health Secretary Jeane Freeman handed over a tranche of WhatsApp messages to the inquiry but has denied deleting any. The ex-MSP gave officials phone data but it is understood that not all had been retained.

Scotland's pandemic Health Secretary has said the country "could have been better prepared" for Covid.

Mesh campaigners claim Health Secretary Humza Yousaf refused to meet them to hear their concerns. Patients blame surgical mesh products for leaving them disabled and in chronic pain and want the Scottish Government to hold an independent review into the use of the products.

Ex SNP MP Natalie McGarry has been found guilty of embezzling funds from two pro-independence groups.

A former Health Secretary says she and her fellow female activists feel vindicated after calling in the police over Natalie McGarry’s embezzlement.

The jury has retired to consider its verdict in the trial of a former SNP MP accused of embezzling more than £25,000 from two pro-independence groups.

Nicola Sturgeon and a former SNP minister could face criminal charges over a decision to transfer elderly patients into care homes without them being tested for covid, a top lawyer has claimed.

Scotland’s former health secretary Jeane Freeman has backed plans for legislation which would allow assisted suicide.

covid pandemic. He replaces Jeane Freeman, who retired as an MSP at the last election.A Scottish Government press release said: “Humza Yousaf becomes Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, with responsibility for the NHS, including ongoing health service remobilisation as we move out of the pandemic.

coronavirus in Scotland in the last 24 hours. Figures announced by the Scottish Government this afternoon reveal 655 new cases of the virus have been identified overnight, bringing the total cases to 212,509.

tomorrow after the 33-year-old disappeared without a trace when leaving a friend's house in the Clapham area of London on March 3.Human remains were found earlier this week in the search for the marketing executive.

coronavirus strain after three Scots oil workers tested positive.Jeane Freeman said there is currently no evidence that the mutant bug has been transmitted within the community after extensive contact tracing took place.A total of six cases of the P1 variant were discovered in the UK last month - with three occurring amongst a team of workers who flew into Aberdeen Airport.The trio, who are employed by oil services firm Bureau Veritas, fell ill with the bug after working in Brazil and

Covid variant.They all tested positive for coronavirus after flying into Aberdeen Airport.Yesterday Health Secretary Jeane Freeman confirmed that 34 people on the flight with three Scots infected with the new Brazilian variant remain ‘unaccounted for’.

coronavirus variant identified in three cases in Scotland.Scotland's chief medical officer said there is 'nothing to suggest' it has escaped into local communities after it was revealed three of the six cases of the new variant were identified north of the border.

coronavirus in the last 24 hours, the Scottish Government has announced.542 new cases have been identified overnight across the country.Since the start of the pandemic, 7,164 people have lost their lives to coronavirus in Scotland while 203,012 have tested positive.A total of 784 people are being treated in hospital for the virus with 71 in intensive care.Yesterday Health Secretary Jeane Freeman marked one year since the first confirmed case of coronavirus in Scotland.She said: “During the last

missing in December sparking a massive police search. Full story.No people have lost their lives to coronavirus overnight as a further 386 positive cases were discovered in Scotland.Health Secretary Jeane Freeman announced the latest figures at the daily coronavirus briefing in Edinburgh on Monday.See more. Hundreds of St Johnstone fans defied lockdown rules to gather outside McDiarmid Park after the club's historic 1-0 victory over Livingston at Hampden.Rowdy crowds flocked to the grounds to

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Government ministers have been asked to make a firm commitment to reopening churches in time for Easter.Renfrewshire councillor Andy Doig has written to health secretary Jeane Freeman requesting places of worship be allowed to welcome congregations from Maundy Thursday, which will be marked on April 1.According to the latest route map out of lockdown announced by the Scottish Government, churches are not set

coronavirus overnight as a further 386 positive cases were discovered in Scotland.Health Secretary Jeane Freeman announced the latest figures at the daily coronavirus briefing in Edinburgh on Monday.A total number of 824 are being treated in hospital with 71 of those in intensive care.The latest figures bring the death toll for Scotland to 7,131 on the one-year anniversary of the first case being discovered in Scotland.Nationwide contact tracing is underway after three people were found to have

coronavirus in Scotland in the last 24 hours.The Scottish Government confirmed the latest statistics this afternoon, which reveal 525 new cases of the virus have been identified overnight.This brings with total death toll since the pandemic began to 7,129, of people who tested positive within 28 days.There are 898 people in hospital with the virus and 74 are being treated in intensive care.It comes as health secretary Jeane Freeman confirmed the vaccine rollout will be organised by age rather

Scottish Government has announced.Health secretary Jeane Freeman announced an update on the vaccination programme at today's daily briefing.She said some 94% of 64 to 69 year-olds had now received their first jab with the country on target to have offered every adult a dose by the end of July.But she faced questions from journalists about whether certain key sectors could be prioritised above others.The health secretary said that the government was following expert advice from the Joint

Jeane Freeman, Unison head of health Willie Duffy said the private sector should only be turned to as a “last resort”.Duffy said some health boards have been employing private contractors instead of their own workers or NHS bank staff.According to the union, private contractors receive £231 for a three-and-a-half-hour shift, while bank staff or full-time workers cost just £56.63.Duffy said: “Many retired staff have also returned to practice to undertake vaccinator roles.

planning exercises were not all addressed.The missed opportunities were highlighted while the NHS faces a massive backlog for treatment and a huge bill.Measures to ensure adequate supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE) were also not fully implemented.Health Secretary Jeane Freeman said she will study the findings.Opposition parties at Holyrood said the report was a damning indictment.Auditors praised the government’s quick response once the outbreak was in full swing, but said officials

primary 1-3 could return from February 22, along with senior phase secondary students who need school resources to complete coursework.A final decision will be made by the SNP government on Tuesday and will depend on the prevalence of the virus.Today, Health Secretary Jeane Freeman told the Scottish Government coronavirus briefing on Friday that ministers will be cautious in their decision.Also speaking at the briefing, national clinical director Jason Leitch said progress on reducing the spread

coronavirus vaccine - with the huge number of pensioners getting the jab. The latest Scottish Government data shows that 1,113,625 have been vaccinated with the first part of the Covid vaccine as of 8.30am today.

Jeane Freeman said Scotland should hit its target of vaccinating 400,000 adults a week ahead of schedule this week - but added the programme will then “need to scale back a bit”.A drop in supply across all four UK nations is being caused by work being carried out by Pfizer – the manufacturer of one of the approved vaccines.The company is having to temporarily reduce output as part of an overall effort to increase manufacturing capacity amid worldwide demand for vaccines.Nicola Sturgeon said on

expected to pay £1,750  in advance to cover the costs of their isolation and testing.