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NewsYahoo News UKJacob Rees-Mogg told to 'have a lie down' as war of words escalates
The cabinet minister slammed the Scottish Tories leader over his decision to call for Boris Johnson to stand down.
NewsYahoo News UK5 things we learned about COVID and the Omicron variant today
Here's the latest developments on the pandemic from Monday.
NewsYahoo News UKCOP26: Queueing chaos hits opening of vital climate change conference
COP26 in Glasgow has got off to an inauspicious start.
NewsYahoo News UKSturgeon under fire after pensioner dies at home while waiting 40 hours for ambulance
The first minister was questioned about the death of Gerald Brown, who died after waiting 40 hours for an ambulance.
NewsYahoo News UK'Humiliating': Scotland misses key vaccination target by tens of thousands
One opposition politician said it was 'humiliating' for Nicola Sturgeon.
NewsYahoo News UKMan, woman and child die at Loch Lomond after getting into difficulty in the water
A 41-year-old man, a 29-year-old woman and a nine-year-old boy were pronounced dead at the scene.
NewsYahoo News UKCOVID outbreak as 1,300 cases linked to England v Scotland match at Euro 2020
Nearly 400 of these cases were fans who attended the game at Wembley Stadium.
CelebrityYahoo News UKAnimated Queen says it's 'nice to be back' in first trip to Scotland since death of Prince Philip
The Queen looked in good spirits as she greeted the first minister of Scotland.
NewsYahoo News UKQueen should share Balmoral with lynx, beavers and bison as campaigners call for rewilding
Chris Packham, Rowan William and Kate Humble are among supporters of a campaign to rewild royal land.
NewsYahoo News UKQueen and William introduced to Irn-Bru as Scotland tour begins: 'Very good actually'
Prince William took a sip of one of Scotland's favourite drinks during a factory tour.
NewsYahoo News UKScotland fans descend on London ahead of crunch Euros clash at Wembley
An estimated 20,000 Scottish fans made the trip down south despite COVID restrictions and an allocation for visiting supporters inside Wembley of just 2,600.
NewsYahoo News UKPrince William holds talks with Gordon Brown as ex-PM campaigns for 'middle Scotland'
The former PM has set up a think tank which will campaign for those who do not feel strongly about the independence question.
NewsYahoo News UKScotland's pubs to reopen indoors 3 weeks before England (but without alcohol)
There are a number of differences between the two countries’ pub reopening plans...
NewsYahoo News UKThanks a billion: National Lottery provides over £1billion of support for the UK throughout pandemic
National Lottery funding to support the UK-wide response to the coronavirus pandemic has exceeded £1 billion according to new figures released today.
NewsYahoo News UK'Everyone's frightened': Life on the remote UK islands with just 70 COVID cases
On the face of it Orkney - an archipelago of 70 islands with a population of 22,000 - may seem a safe haven from the horrors of the pandemic.
NewsYahoo News UKYoung people aren't 'reaping the benefits' of Brexit, admits Tory MP
'Am I going to sit here and say Brexit is perfect, and that your generation is going to reap the benefits? No, I’m not.'
NewsYahoo News UKQueen's relative jailed for sexually assaulting woman at Scottish castle
Simon Bowes-Lyon, 34, was sentenced to 10 months in jail for assaulting the woman at Glamis Castle, near Dundee.
NewsYahoo News UKSchools in Scotland back from Monday in first easing of COVID lockdown
Some pupils in Scotland will begin returning to school on Monday, Nicola Sturgeon has announced.
NewsYahoo News UK'Unexplained' death of five-month-old baby girl investigated by police
Officers reportedly carried out door-to-door enquiries after being called to Almondbank near Perth, Scotland.
NewsYahoo News UK'I don't rule it out': Sturgeon issues warning over closing border with England
The warning follows a complaint that England's hotel quarantine regime provides a 'loophole' to get around Scotland's tougher measures.
NewsYahoo News UKRoyal Mail investigates postman accused of failing to help pensioner who fell in snow
Patricia Stewart, 72, suffered a bump on her head but a postman is accused of saying he was too knackered to help.
NewsPA Media: MotoringMotorist caught driving with ‘porthole’ in snow-covered windscreen charged
Police said the motorist has been charged with dangerous driving after being stopped in Dundee.
EntertainmentPA Media: EntertainmentRadio 2’s PopMaster quiz features an unexpected question – a live proposal
Shar Doherty, from Glasgow, popped the question to fiance Matthew Geddes.
NewsYahoo News UKNicola Sturgeon should focus on COVID rather than Scottish independence, says Boris Johnson
The prime minister was asked if he would legally challenge Sturgeon’s plans for an advisory independence referendum.
CelebrityPA Media: EntertainmentSir Billy Connolly receives coronavirus jab
His wife Pamela Stephenson posted a picture of the 78-year-old on social media.
