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The new plan says they will "vigorously oppose" any legal challenge from the UK government.

The probe into the handling of harassment claims against Alex Salmond wants to see messages between SNP and government officials.

The move means there will now be no mass return of students to campus until September at the earliest.

Nicola Sturgeon warned against complacency but said the figures on test positivity were the lowest for weeks.

Ministers insist it's a "new model" of free port - but Conservatives says it's a "screeching U-turn".

The Court of Session is being asked to rule on whether a deal with the UK government is needed for a referendum.

Scotland has immunised fewer elderly people in the community but nearly all care homes have had residents vaccinated.

Congratulating Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, the PM said it was a "big moment" for the UK and US.

The next few weeks could be bloody for the SNP as a Scottish Parliament inquiry kicks off.

Peacetime excess deaths for 2020 were the highest in Scotland since 1891, official figures show.

Extra funding is pledged after drugs deaths hit a record high for the sixth year running in 2019.

Opposition parties accuse the government of changing its target date for vaccinating the over-80s.

The youngest and oldest pupils, plus those with additional support needs will be among the first to return to classrooms.

The Protection of Workers Bill will make it a new specific offence to assault, abuse or threaten Scottish retail staff.

A new £1,500 grant for taxi drivers will now be available to those on benefits, the Scottish government says.

Mainland Scotland and some islands to remain under toughest coronavirus rules until at least mid-February.

The first minister says her statement to MSPs will concern the duration of Scotland's restrictions.