Nicola Sturgeon set to announce phase 3 in Scotland

Good morning,

Nicola Sturgeon will confirm today if Scotland can move into the third phase of its plan for easing coronavirus lockdown restrictions.

Phase three would see customers able to return to hairdressers, restaurants and drink inside pubs, although the First Minister has suggested that not all restrictions would be lifted at the same time.

Ms Sturgeon said she was "hopeful" Scotland could move to phase three of its route map for easing lockdown and is expected to give a statement to the Scottish Parliament outlining when and how measures will be lifted.

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