In full: Nicola Sturgeon reveals wide-ranging easing of Covid restrictions in April

“Stay at home“ will be replaced in Scotland by guidance to “stay local“ for at least three weeks from April 2, Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed. Early April will also see a wave of students returning to the classroom, the First Minister has confirmed. The phase reopening of non-essential retail will begin from April 5, starting with homeware, garden centres and car showrooms. Hairdressers and barbers can also reopen from that date. Read more on our politics liveblog here: Subscribe to The Telegraph on YouTube ► Get the latest headlines: and are websites of The Telegraph, the UK’s best-selling quality daily newspaper providing news and analysis on UK and world events, business, sport, lifestyle and culture.