Our Politics newsletter is now daily. Join thousands of others and get the latest Scottish politics news sent straight to your inbox.Jeane Freeman, the Scottish Health Secretary, has been accused of misleading a Commons committee over the lack of communication with the UK government during the coronavirus crisis.Alister Jack, the Conservative government Scottish Secretary, said Freeman had “misled” the Commons Scottish Affairs Committee.As part of a criticism of the Scottish government’s “different” handling of coronavirus policy Jack recalled an hour-long meeting with Freeman and the UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock on 12th March to plan a response to the crisis.In evidence to the Scottish Affairs committee in June Freeman told MPs she.

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Delhi sees further decline in daily Covid count, positivity drops to 1.50%

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Anti-mandate protesters gather at Pacific Highway border crossing

Those opposed to vaccine mandates and other COVID-19 measures gathered near the Pacific Highway truck crossing Saturday – where police say convoy vehicles broke through RCMP barricades. Paul Johnson reports.

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Kate Garraway reveals the heartbreaking conversations she has with husband Derek after he was struck down by covid

KATE Garraway has revealed the heartbreaking conversations she has with her husband Derek since Covid made him struggle to communicate. The Good Morning Britain presenter admits her other half is still unable to speak, but they still have a "deep connection" and have found a "new way" to love each other. Asked whether they can have conversations, Kate tells You: "Not really.

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Omicron: COVID patients reporting 3 new unusual symptoms; WHO, other studies explain why

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Barry Manilow tunes fail to dislodge NZ protesters

Cyclone Dovi caused power outages, mudslides and evacuations across New Zealand, but neither the storm nor the music of Barry Manilow could dislodge anti-vaccine protesters camped outside parliament.

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Kate Garraway has learnt to love Derek in 'new way' following horrific Covid battle

Good Morning Britain anchor Kate Garraway has revealed she has found a "new way" to love her husband Derek Draper. The former political lobbyist, 54, has been suffering side effects from coronavirus, having contracted the virus back in March 2020, subsequently becoming the UK's longest hospital inpatient before being discharged one year later.

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Sri Lanka’s Sirisena hopes for a Korean unification during World Summit 2022

Seoul (News 1st); Former Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena has called on the world to pledge to not be warmongers and war criminals but peacemakers and sacrifice in whatever way required to benefit humanity forever with bestowed peace.Sirisena was speaking at the World Summit 2022 (Summit for Peace on the Korean Peninsula) in Seoul, South Korea.World Summit 2022 (Summit for Peace on the Korean Peninsula) gathered world leaders and a worldwide virtual audience around topics related to peaceful reconciliation on the Korean Peninsula.It featured keynote speakers from around the world on a range of topics related to the peaceful reconciliation of the Korean Peninsula. Many speakers are from the 157 countries that have diplomatic ties with both North and South Korea.“The experiences in the unification of Germany and Vietnam show how two contrasting political ideologies could positively merge.

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Edmonton lawyer weighs in on ramifications of injunction granted to city for downtown convoys

Protests in communities across the country have been loud. In an effort to try and stop ongoing honking horns in Edmonton, a temporary injunction was granted to the city.

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Rylan Clark shares health update after he's rushed to hospital with mystery illness

Rylan Clark has shared an update on his health after revealing he had been taken to hospital earlier this week.TV star Rylan, 33, posted a photo of himself and shared an update with fans on his social media channels on Saturday 12 February. X Factor star Rylan has previously sparked concern amongst fans as he revealed he had been on an "extended trip" to hospital. But, after returning home, Rylan posted a selfie showing the TV star wearing a white hoodie and sitting on his emerald green sofa with his thumb up towards the camera.

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Canadian protesters continue to occupy key trade bridge

Canadian demonstrators led by truckers angry over Covid-19 restrictions defied police and kept occupying a key bridge yesterday, while thousands more rallied in the capital as a two-week-old protest showed no signs of abating.

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Queen 'will return to work next week' suggesting she hasn't caught Covid

The Queen is scheduled to return to work next week, which suggests that she didn't catch Covid off her son Prince Charles after having afternoon tea with him a couple of days before he tested positive.Major concerns had been raised after The Queen and Charles had afternoon tea together at Windsor Castle two days before he tested positive for Covid.Many were concerned as Charles would typically greet his mother in public with both a kiss on the hand and a kiss on the cheek.After a long-anticipated nervous wait, it's understood that the Queen, who has been triple jabbed, is showing no symptoms and has submitted a negative result.In an exclusive chat with The Sun, Royal sources told that Her Majesty has a diary of engagements at Windsor Castle next week which she is expected to go ahead with, which is an indication that she doesn't have Covid.The jobs are believed to be video calls with ambassadors and dignitaries from her desk.

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Trucker protests: Demonstrators gather in Ottawa for 3rd weekend in a row

Day 16 of what the prime minister and police are calling an illegal occupation in our nation’s capital. All available officers are being deployed to enforce safety and to encourage protesters to leave, but the disruption continues.

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Fledgling Chapelhall FC are boosting players' mental health in county village

Chapelhall FC will kick their first league ball during the summer, having been borne of a hunger for the game in the village but, more importantly, to help struggling players with their mental health battles.

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‘Increasingly severe’ penalties for convoy protesters who break law, feds warn

trucker convoy protesters who break the law will be “increasingly severe” as an occupation in Ottawa extends past two weeks and blockades spring up across the country.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau convened a meeting Saturday with ministers and senior officials to see how protests, occupations and blockades can be brought “under control.”“I convened the Incident Response Group again today – we went over the efforts underway to address the illegal blockades and occupations,” Trudeau said on Twitter.

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Navy seizes 2 Indian trawlers and detains 12 Indian fishermen for illegally entering Sea of Sri Lanka

COLOMBO (News 1st); In an operation conducted in seas north of Talaimannar in the dark hours of 12th February 2022, Sri Lanka Navy managed to seize 02 Indian trawlers with 12 Indian fishermen, whilst poaching in Sri Lankan waters.Sri Lanka Navy is conducting regular patrols and operations to curb illegal fishing activities in Sri Lankan waters, considering the impact of foreign fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters on the local fishing community and the sustainability of fishery resources of Sri Lanka.Meanwhile, Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne visiting the North Central Naval Command to review its operational readiness on 12th February 2022, gave necessary directives to beef up the operational efficiency of fleet units and naval establishments of the Command.Further, he emphasized the importance of curbing all forms of illegal activities including illegal fishing practices and ensuring the security of Sri Lankan waters.

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Pandemic scandal of almost 8,000 Scots children made homeless

Thousands of children were made homeless during the pandemic, according to shock new figures branded a “national disgrace.”

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Police: Man shot in the head and killed in Eastwick

Philadelphia Police investigate after a man was shot at least three times in the head and killed. EASTWICK - Philadelphia Police are investigating after a man was shot in the head and killed.Officials say the shooting happened on the 8100 block of Grovers Avenue, in Philadelphia’s Eastwick neighborhood, Saturday night, just before 7:30.Responding officers found the man, who was in his late 20s or early 30s, with at least three gunshot wounds to his head.MORE HEADLINES:Medics pronounced the man dead at the scene.Investigators say no weapon has been recovered and no arrests have been made.___Tips can be submitted by calling 215-686-TIPS (8477) or texting PPD TIP (773847).

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Anti-vaccine mandate protesters force closure of Pacific Highway border crossing

Transportation officials said the main route to one of B.C.’s busiest border crossings was closed Saturday, amid the latest protest convoy by opponents of vaccine mandates and other COVID-19 measures.

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Coronavirus and flu at the same time could be deadly, chilling new report says

NHS in England, added that about 32 million people would be contacted and encouraged to take up their flu jab.Health Secretary Matt Hancock said: "This year more than ever, it's vital that those eligible for the flu jab get it this winter so you can protect yourself, your family and the NHS."We're pulling out all the stops to prepare for this uniquely challenging winter and we have enough vaccines for 30 million people this year, more than we've ever done before."With the simultaneous risk of flu and Covid-19, make sure you get your flu jab if you're eligible, don't gather in groups larger than six and remember 'Hands Face Space' so we can look after each other."This year people eligible for the flu vaccine include:

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UK coronavirus alert rises to Level 4 as cases soaring 'exponentially'

Wales and Northern Ireland have reviewed the evidence and recommend all four nations of the UK should move to Level 4."After a period of lower Covid cases and deaths, the number of cases are now rising rapidly and probably exponentially in significant parts of all four nations."If we are to avoid significant excess deaths and exceptional pressure in the NHS and other health services over the autumn and winter everyone has to follow the social distancing guidance, wear face coverings correctly and wash their hands regularly."We know this will be concerning news for many people; please follow the rules, look after each other and together we will get through this."It comes after Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced a government U-turn on

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Holly Willoughby confronts Matt Hancock for 'failing' coronavirus test promise

This Morning 's Holly Willoughby laid into Matt Hancock during Monday's interview as she challenged him over over his "amazing" coronavirus testing promise. The 39-year-old ITV presenter clashed with the 41-year-old Health Secretary about the promises that the public were made on the Test and Trace system.She began: "So you think people at home get frustrated? Because I think we were all really surprised that when we were in serious lockdown at the time, we were really good with the rules."People really obeyed them and did what they have to do.

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UK wars restrictions could be reimposed to stop the spread of coronavirus

Matt Hancock warned that national restrictions could be reimposed unless the recent spike in coronavirus infections is brought under control.Speaking on Sky TV’s “Sophy Ridge on Sunday," Hancock said the U.K. is facing a “tipping point" in the battle to limit the spread of the disease.

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UK’s top scientists to warn Brits of ‘critical point in coronavirus address tomorrow’

Daily Mirror reports.The pair will publish the latest data on the deadly disease in a bid to encourage the public to stick to the rules.Mr Whitty, the Chief Medical Officer will say: “The trend in the UK is heading in the wrong direction and we are at a critical point in the pandemic.“We are looking at the data to see how to manage the spread of the virus ahead of a very challenging winter period.”Boris Johnson will also address the nation this week after Health Secretary Matt Hancock warned the country was at "tipping point" into a second wave of deadly coronavirus.The Prime Minister is expected to announce that there will be tougher lockdown restrictions across England to prevent the disease spiralling out of control.Sources from Downing

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Coronavirus Scotland: 245 new cases as nation braced for greater restrictions

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterA further 245 cases of coronavirus have been in reported in Scotland as the nation braces itself for further lockdown restrictions.The figures were released by the Scottish Government this afternoon just hours after Health Secretary Jeane Freeman told the BBC new measures to curtail the disease will be announced 'very shortly'.No new deaths were reported but there are currently 63 patients in hospital with nine in intensive care.In Ayrshire, one new case of coronavirus was reported bringing the total for the pandemic to 1,528.The total number of confirmed cases in Scotland now stands at 24,371.

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BREAKING UK records nearly 4,000 new coronavirus cases as second lockdown fears mount

yesterday's report of 4,422 cases.The latest statistics also revealed a further 18 people have been recorded as killed by the deadly Covid-19 virus on Sunday.This brings the overall UK total of deaths linked to the pandemic to 41,777 cases.NHS England confirmed the 18 deaths had occurred in patients aged between 62 and 98 – and that each of the victims known, pre-existing health conditions.The latest statistics come amid concerns a second wave of the virus is under way – with the threat of a national lockdown hanging in the air.Health Secretary Matt Hancock refused to rule out a second national lockdown and warned hospital admissions for the disease are doubling "every eight days."It is feared the increase in admissions will inevitably lead

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UK coronavirus hospital death toll rises by 12 amid 'tipping point' warning

The number of hospital patients to die after contracting coronavirus has risen by 12.

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Hancock warns of second UK lockdown if public fail to follow Covid-19 rules

The UK's Health Secretary Matt Hancock has warned Britain is at a "tipping point" as he refused to rule out a second national coronavirus lockdown if the public fails to follow social distancing rules.

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'World-beating' coronavirus testing app doesn't know Isle of Wight is an island

Health Secretary Matt Hancock’s Covid-testing computer algorithm does not know the Isle of Wight is an island.

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Coronavirus: UK hospital admissions due to COVID-19 doubling every 8 days

Britain’s health minister Matt Hancock said on Friday that the novel coronavirus was accelerating across the country, with hospital admissions doubling every eight days, but refused to say whether or not another national lockdown would be imposed next month.

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Will there be second UK coronavirus lockdown? Latest as R-rate rises

lockdown restrictions in several places around the country as coronavirus cases surge – but will there be a national one? New local coronavirus lockdown rules have been announced in parts of the North West, Midlands and West Yorkshire.

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Boris Johnson 'considers' circuit break lockdown around half term to combat Covid-19 spike

Nationwide coronavirus curbs which could see hospitality businesses forced to shut are being examined to prevent a fresh wave of deaths.

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U.K. considering new lockdown as new coronavirus cases hit 6,000 per day

coronavirus infections.With more restrictions announced for large parts of England, there is growing speculation that the U.K. as a whole may be sliding toward a lockdown by stealth in the coming weeks, partly because the country’s testing regime is clearly struggling to cope with higher demand.

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Hancock says Covid-19 accelerating across Britain

Britain's health minister has said that the novel coronavirus was accelerating across the country, with hospital admissions doubling every eight days. However, he refused to say if another national lockdown would be imposed next month.

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Matt Hancock warns of 'big moment' for country as coronavirus hospital admissions continue to rise

Matt Hancock has warned that the country is facing a “big moment” as coronavirus hospital admissions continue to rise.The Health Secretary said it is vital that people follow the rule of six, or the more stringent measures imposed here in Greater Manchester.“It is deadly serious,” he told Radio 4’s Today programme on Friday (September 18).“The results of not doing so will be that this goes more out of control and we have to take more stringent measures which have a bigger economic impact and also that we have more people catching the virus, more people going to hospital and, I fear, more people will die.”Mr Hancock also clarified the government’s strategy for tackling coronavirus, stating that the aim was to suppress the virus and keep

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Matt Hancock refuses to rule out two-week national lockdown as coronavirus cases surge

coronavirus "in the normal way" later in the day."What I would say is that we really do need to come together to tackle this once again," he said."We have got to take the necessary action to keep people safe number of people doubling."We will do what it takes to keep people safe, we will do what is necessary — lockdown is the last line of defence."Mr Hancock added: "I want to avoid a national lockdown."When pressed on whether it's a possibility, he said it's always an option under consideration."It isn't something that we ever take off the table, but it isn't something that we want to see either," he said. "The country once again needs to come together and recognise there is a serious challenge.

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Coronavirus testing staff pictured lounging in sun as Brits struggle to book slots in UK

Coronavirus staff in Matt Hancock’s constituency lounge in the sun as frustrated locals reveal their struggles booking tests.

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List shows 48 areas where coronavirus cases risk spiralling out of control

Households and businesses are bracing for further local lockdowns as a new list shows the 48 areas where coronavirus cases risk spiralling out of control.

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UK hospitals told 'clear beds' for second coronavirus spike 'within two weeks'

coronavirus patients as the NHS braces for a second wave "within two weeks," the Telegraph reports.As the second wave looms, councils and local hospitals have reportedly been told to find spare beds for a suspected influx of coronavirus patients. According to The Telegraph, medics have been ordered to set up isolation wards for recovering coronavirus patients to free up space for those most in need of care.Matt Hancock, the Health Secretary, is also reportedly planning to adopt a national "traffic light" system for putting regions into lockdown.

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New Covid-19 restrictions expected for north east of England

The north east of England looks set to become the latest area in the country to come under local restrictions as coronavirus cases rise.

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Bolton 'does not have the resource' to meet coronavirus testing demand, MP tells Matt Hancock

Bolton council staff 'do not have the resource to deliver what is needed'. Mr Logan asked that contact tracing be ramped up to help deal with the testing chaos.

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North-east England in tougher lockdown as Covid-19 cases rise

London: Nearly 2 million people in the north east England regions of Northumberland, Newcastle, Sunderland, North and South Tyneside, Gateshead and County Durham are being put under stricter movement restrictions amid a spike in COVID-19 cases.UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock told the House of Commons that the decision, taken in consultation with local leaders, came as Sunderland showed a coronavirus infection rate of 103 cases per 100,000 people, while in South Tyneside Gateshead and Newcastle the figures are all above 70.The tougher lockdown measures for the region will involve a ban on public gatherings and mingling between different households."After seeing cases in the north east rise to a concerning level, local authorities requested

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Parents warned children sneezing and with runny noses 'do not have coronavirus'

Runny noses are not a sign of coronavirus, a top expert has told parents, as many fear their child has been hit by the deadly virus.

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More than 3,000 new cases of coronavirus and a further 27 deaths recorded in UK

if they entered an Aberdeen postcode. Health secretary Matt Hancock defended the system but admitted there were "operational challenges" to tackle. He also told MPs that it might be “a matter of weeks” before the testing problems are resolved.

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Coronavirus tests to be 'prioritised' as chaos will still take 'weeks' to solve

Coronavirus tests are to be 'prioritised' as Matt Hancock admitted testing chaos would go on for weeks.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

Alister Jack accuses Scottish Health Secretary Jeane Freeman of "misleading" MPs on coronavirus meetings

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