Joggers should wear a face covering when running past others outside, scientists have said.
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First Minister confirms secondary school pupils will only return full-time after school holidays

Nicola Sturgeon has said all primary pupils will be back at school full time from March 15, however, secondary pupils will not, as she confirmed they will only be back full from after the Easter Holidays.

The phased return of pupils will take lace between March 15 and the Easter break, with all pupils given at least some in-school teaching, before a return to full-time schooling will take place after the holidays.

Read everything the First Minister had to say here.

 

Fourth self-employment grant: When is the next SEISS grant paid, and who can claim

The fourth Self-Employment Income Support Scheme grant is due to be outlined by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak during tomorrow's budget, as many query what support is about to be offered.

The grant, which has already supported millions of self-employed people across the UK during lockdown, is expected to reduce from May.

See when SEISS grant will be paid, and what support is to be offered.

 

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