Covid restrictions at large outdoor events in Scotland will be lifted from Monday 17, the First Minister has confirmed. Addressing MSPs in Holyrood, Ms Sturgeon said she also intended to lift restrictions on indoor live events, table service and hospitality social distancing from January 24 - on the condition that the data supports this decision next week. The First Minister insisted temporary rules brought in over the Christmas period to curb the Omicron spread had made a difference.

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