Scotland’s national public health body
The British cruise passengers will be allowed home if they test negative for the virus which has killed three
A patient at Glasgow’s Queen Elizabeth University Hospital is being tested for Ebola. Public Health Scotland says there are no confirmed cases in Scotland, and UK authorities are coordinating with international partners as they monitor evolving outbreaks in the DRC and Uganda.
Analyses show waiting times for NHS treatment in Scotland have increased for some metrics while others are stable. Experts warn that meaningful progress will take time and a comprehensive workforce plan is needed as ministers return after summer recess.
No- and low-alcohol beer has surged in the UK, with no- and low-volume sales up dramatically and more than 64 million pints forecast for the summer. Yet regulators' 0.05% ABV threshold is seen as a barrier to further investment, while industry voices push for a 0.5% standard to unlock growth.