‘People are dying because of this’: Calls for UK Gov to follow Scotland with sign language interpreter at Covid-19 briefing

The latest headlines, news, sport and more from The Scotsman. Having trouble seeing this email? [View it as a web page instead](. [The Scotsman]( 24 Apr, 2020 [Twitter]( [Twitter]( [‘People are dying because of this’: Calls for UK Gov to follow Scotland with sign language interpreter at Covid-19 briefing]( UK government urged to follow in Scotland’s footsteps by including sign language interpreters at live daily briefings. Latest News [Donald Trump Press Briefing: US President suggests injecting disinfectant inside people]( President Trump also suggested “hitting the body with tremendous light” to cure coronavirus. [Don’t fall for big lie that UK is doing a ‘good job’. We could have world’s highest Covid death rate – Joyce McMillan]( Grief could soon turn to anger over the UK’s handling of the coronavirus crisis when compared to countries like Germany, writes Joyce McMillan [Rise in over-55s releasing cash from homes]( The current economic climate has led to a surge in the volume of homeowners aged 55 and over looking to release tax-free cash from their homes. Promoted by Partnership [Scottish Government should pay nurses’ registration fees ‘as a thank you’]( Green MSPs have called on the Scottish Government to demonstrate its appreciation for the nation’s nurses by covering their 2020 professional registration fees. [Covid-19 offers unique chance to reallocate road space – Alastair Dalton]( Cyclists out in numbers after lockdown dramatically cut traffic should be permanently given more room. Sport Update [Andy Murray reveals he may have had coronavirus]( Scot was ‘a little bit sick’ for two or three days but never got tested [Former Scotland rugby captain Mike Biggar hoping to raise £30,000 for NHS by walking 100 steps]( Mike Biggar, who was injured in a car accident, is almost completely dependent on his wheelchair, but is determined to complete his 100 steps NHS fundraiser [Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hearts, Motherwell, Kilmarnock and Dundee United to benefit from Uefa’s £61m advance]( Early release of cash will be financial boost for Scittish clubs And finally... [Campaign to get Tissie the ‘Highland Clearances doll’ a new home]( She united two different girls from very different worlds. [See all the day's news here]( You received this email because you are subscribed to newsletters from The Scotsman. Update your [email preferences]( to choose the types of emails you receive or [Unsubscribe from all future emails]( JPIMedia Publishing Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales with registered number 11499982, having its registered address at Third Floor, 1 King William Street, London, England, EC4N 7AF, United Kingdom. We will process your personal data in accordance with our [privacy policy](.