Drew Hendry says he had to highlight the impact of the UK Internal Market Bill on the Highlands but others called his actions 'dangerous'
Dozens of councillors are unable to access the debate due to connection issues with provider Wipro
The cash will go to keep key operators afloat amid fears for the country's ability to stage large events
Conservatives slam the Scottish Government's 'dithering' over the issue
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says: 'It may well be the beginning of the end of this horrible experience'
There will be no changes to the level of Covid restrictions in place in the Highlands, Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed
More than 80,000 meals went unpaid triggering plans to move to an online payment system
Emphasis will be on 'intervention' says chief
Regional MSP slams the practice as locals were forced to pay an extra £30.1 million amid widespread over-charging for deliveries
Nicola Sturgeon said there is now reason for 'cautious optimism' as new cases have stabilised
Jeane Freeman said as many as a million people could get a Covid jab by January though no vaccine has yet been approved
'With that vaccination programme we hope that in a matter of months we hope we will have Covid well under control if we are being optimistic'
But in a major positive development HLH currently projects a much smaller deficit this year due to Covid
First Minister also confirmed that Scotland passed the 'sombre and distressing milestone' of 5000 deaths linked to Covid
Chancellor Rishi Sunak's extension of furlough scheme has been welcomed by Kate Forbes
It offers access to detailed information on socialising, shared parenting, schools, hospitality, public transport and sporting events
But some call for a further relaxation to minimise disruption to business and family life
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says she recognises ban will cause 'particular hardship' in rural and island communities
Fears persist that visitors from high-risk areas could still flock to the Highlands
Highlands could be set to reopen pubs and allow home visits if the Highlands is placed at Tier 1 after council vote.