British Beer & Pub Association say restrictions in pubs must be removed as soon as possible if the sector is to recover.
Professor Devi Sridhar also urged people to stop describing Covid as similar to flu.
Sean Byrne's gambling was out of control until his partner queried his bank statement.
Unemployment rate for those aged 16 and over was 4.3%, a 0.2% drop on the previous quarter.
Pitlochry Theatre bids to get around restrictions - but other venues face a bleak summer.
Warnings against large gatherings in Glasgow after the city recorded 58 cases per 100,000 people in the past week.
In England, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has given the green light to 'cautious' hugging from May 17.
The R number in the area is believed to be 1.8 with 98 cases per 100,000 people in the seven days to May 6.
Customers can bring along unwanted books to donate and children can pick up a book for free.
Visitor attractions, driving lessons and tourist accommodation also permitted to resume in latest easing of lockdown.
Parks and seaside resorts busy as groups of up to six adults from six households are now allowed to meet outdoors.
Groups of up to six adults from six different households can meet up outdoors.
Industry leaders are warning that a lack of visitors and the money they bring in is causing real concern in island communities.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon accelerates planned lockdown easing to support mental health and wellbeing.
The hearings, for less serious criminal cases, will recommence with mandatory face masks and physical distancing.
More than 32 million people in the UK have now received their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine.
National clinical director says younger secondary school pupils could return sooner if virus prevalence declines.
Tourism and hospitality groups express frustration after First Minister updates Parliament on roadmap out of lockdown.
Scotland will return to a regional levels system from the last week of April if virus suppression continues.
Nicola Sturgeon will update Parliament on the Scottish Government's plan to gradually lift coronavirus restrictions.
