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Nicola Sturgeon speaking during a press conference at Bute House in Edinburgh where she announced she will stand down as First Minister of Scotland

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Nicola Sturgeon to resign as First Minister of Scotland

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Covid restrictions are still in place across the UK, but how do they vary across the four countries and when could they be scrapped? (Photo: TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images)

When all Covid restrictions could be lifted across the UK

Mark Drakeford is set to give an update on lockdown restrictions in Wales - and how and when they may be further lifted (Photo: Polly Thomas/Getty Images)

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First Minister Nicola Sturgeon (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Nicola Sturgeon to announce whether Scotland Covid restrictions will be eased

Watch Nicola Sturgeon reveal Scotland's lockdown exit plan live (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

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The First Minister is set to appear before the Holyrood inquiry today (Photo: Andy Buchanan/Jane Barlow/Getty Images)

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Every key date and phase of Scotland's routemap out of lockdown explained

Nicola Sturgeon will set out the Scottish Government’s route map out of lockdown this afternoon (23 February) (Photo: Getty Images)

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This is when Nicola Sturgeon will announce Scotland’s lockdown roadmap

When will schools around the UK open their doors to pupils? (Photo: OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

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Nicola Sturgeon was pictures at the wake in the Stable Bar and Restaurant

Nicola Sturgeon apologises for breaching Covid rules at funeral wake

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A sign notifying travellers to observe Wales' Covid-19 rules is displayed alongside the A55 motorway near Flint, north Wales (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

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Nicola Sturgeon and Boris Johnson have both had their say on the potential impact of coronavirus on Christmas (Getty Images)

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A general view of oil support vessels in Aberdeen Harbour (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

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A general view of oil support vessels in Aberdeen Harbour (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Aberdeen put back into lockdown as Nicola Sturgeon orders all city pubs to close

The Scottish government hasn't ruled out possible quarantine for travellers from England (Photo: Shutterstock)

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Dogs walkers and cyclists take advantage of the fine weather on the promenade in Llandudno, (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

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Some slight variation on rules is evident across the UK (Photo: Shuttertock)

How lockdown rules differ in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

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The government’s aim is that the next step will be made no earlier than Monday 1 June (Getty Images)

This is how lockdown rules will change from 1 June - from shops reopening to pub...

The UK currently remains under lockdown, but many are now wondering when shops, hairdressers and gyms could begin to reopen again, after restrictions were first put in place on 23 March (Photo: Shutterstock)

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First Minister for Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon. (Photo by Chris Jackson-WPA Pool/Getty Images

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