COVID-19: Scotland to confirm plans to ease coronavirus restrictions later

If given the go-ahead, the changes next week could mean capacity crowds in sports and concert venues for the first time in nearly 18 months.

"Scotland's economic recovery hinges on the SNP government moving beyond COVID restrictions - we must seize this opportunity to start rebuilding from the damage of COVID now and not delay any longer."

"Perhaps most importantly, we urgently need a plan for our NHS and care systems to ensure that workers feel supported, services are invested in and the backlog of appointments is cleared.

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