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COVID-19 restrictions are to be eased in Scotland from Monday January 24, with nightclubs reopening, large indoor events resuming and social distancing rules dropped.Restrictions on outdoor events in Scotland were previously lifted on January 17. This allowed fans to return to outdoor concerts and football matches, after COVID restrictions were put in place on Boxing Day, reducing outdoor events to a capacity of 500.Nightclubs had been closed since December 26 but First Minister Nicola Sturgeon had said that all restrictions, including the closure of nightclubs, could be lifted from January 24.The new changes will take effect after a “significant fall” in new case numbers, with Sturgeon commented that Scotland had “turned the corner on the Omicron wave”.

Boris Johnson is expected to make an announcement to end some Plan B restrictions next week after MPs were told they can be 'substantially reduced.'

Boris Johnson is expected to announce an easing of England’s coronavirus restrictions tomorrow.

Nicola Sturgeon is set to give an update on the state of the coronavirus pandemic in Scotland later today.

Nicola Sturgeon is set to give her latest covid statement to MSPs later today after suggesting her government is planning for a long-term shift away from the kind of restrictions Scots have faced since the start of the pandemic.

Nicola Sturgeon is set to issue an update on the state of the coronavirus pandemic to the Scottish Parliament later today.

Two members of an armed gang who donned burkas to commit a violent robbery had serious crime prevention orders imposed on them on Friday for the maximum period allowed by law.

Coronavirus self-isolation rules in Scotland have come into line with the rest of the United Kingdom.

Scottish Government advisers have raised the alarm over the "harm" caused by covid restrictions to the development of young children.

The owner of a popular West Lothian nightclub says the decision to close venues by the Scottish Government just before New Year is a blow to the industry.

Last week the First Minister announced Scotland's large-scale New Year's Eve celebrations are cancelled in light of rising Omicron cases and continued Covid concern.

Glasgow Clan fans have been dealt a blow after seeing their club’s home fixtures put on ice.

Sajid Javid has ruled out any new Covid restrictions in England before the New Year.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is not expected to announce further Covid restrictions imminently after being briefed on the impact Christmas had on infections and hospital pressures, it has been reported.

Monday marks D-Day for New Year's Eve celebrations as pubs, clubs and restaurants face an anxious wait over possible new Covid restrictions.

New restrictions on leisure settings have come into force across Scotland over fears of the rapidly spreading Omicron variant.

Greater Manchester's nightlife champion believes the Prime Minister has 'done the right thing' with his current stance on restrictions in England.

A number of measures will be on the table for discussion as ministers meet to discuss possible new Covid restrictions next week.

Boris Johnson is expected to make a final call on whether to introduce new coronavirus restrictions ahead of New Year's Eve.

Tough new restrictions have come into effect today in a bid to tackle the spread of Omicron - but not across all of the UK.

There’s a “glimmer of Christmas hope” as research suggests the Omicron variant causes a milder illness than Delta, but a senior health official warns that it still poses a threat.

Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio have known each other for half their lives. So, forgive Winslet if she started weeping after recently reuniting with her co-star after three years apart.The 46-year-old actress opened up about the rush of emotions she felt when she and DiCaprio met up in L.A.

As New York has emerged as an epicenter of a new Covid wave driven by the highly contagious Omicron variant, the city has been gripped by skyrocketing infection rates that have shut down Broadway and have led to the cancellation of most in-person events.

COVID-19 as the Omicron variant continues to wreak havoc, no more than six punters will be allowed to convene in venues such as pubs, cinemas, restaurants and other hospitality and entertainment hotspots.Licensed venues that remain open will only be permitted to offer table service; all patrons will need to wear face masks and provide details for contact tracing.

Falkirk nightclubs are to close as coronavirus restrictions are once again tightened.

With Omicron cases escalating every day in Scotland and the rest of the UK, some countries have reconsidered letting in British travellers without restrictions.

The health minister has said the government 'will not hesitate' to take further measures to tackle of the spread of Covid 'if it's required to keep people safe'.

Celtic have officially asked the SPFL to move the winter break forward in light of new restrictions on crowds.

K.J. Yossman Germany has approved stringent new measures to try and curb the latest COVID-19 wave sweeping Europe.Among the new measures, which will be enforced “at the latest” from Dec.