the queen has been addressing msps at holyrood to mark the opening of the sixth session of the scottish parliament. this will be the snp s fourth consecutive term in government following their election victory in may. alexandra mackenzie has a story. the queen was joined at holyrood by the duke and duchess of rothesay. they were greeted by party leaders, including the first minister. pomp and fanfare. msps looked on as the mace and the crown of scotland were placed in the chamber, symbolising the challenges of this parliamentary term. marking this new session brings a sense of beginning and renewal. the scottish parliament has been at the heart of scotland s response to the pandemic, with people across this country looking to you for leadership and stewardship. due to the pandemic, much of the music was recorded around the country. here in plockton. and this group of asylum seeking and refugee musicians in nicola sturgeon s glasgow constituency. we are a nation proud to call
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good afternoon. the group which represents most of the uk filling stations says the fuel situation is getting worse in london, the south east and parts of eastern england. but the petrol retailers association also says scotland, the north of england and parts of the midlands have seen what it calls a distinct improvement . the government has announced that 100 military drivers will start delivering fuel to petrol stations from monday. our business correspondent katy austin reports. there were queues to fuel again this morning in parts of southern england. this is the first time i m queuing up because my boy normally gets it for me, but today, oh, my gosh. the organisation which represents independent forecourts says the supply picture has improved in the midlands, the north of england and into scotland. no problems at all, ijust put £100 in. a few days ago it was hard but i think it s picking up. i there is a warning the situation appears to be worsening in london and the