The Scottish government is to lift its ban on non-essential travel between Scotland and parts of north-west England, including Manchester.

The restriction sparked a row between First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham.

Mr Burnham accused Ms Sturgeon of "hypocrisy" for imposing the ban without any consultation with him.

He also pointed out that parts of Scotland had higher Covid rates than Manchester.

The ban on travel between Scotland - which currently has the highest Covid rate of any UK nation - and Manchester came into force on 21 July.

However, Health Secretary Humza Yousaf said the measure - and a similar ban on travel to and from Bolton that was announced in May - is to be lifted from midnight on Tuesday after a "careful review of the data".

A ban on non-essential travel to the Blackburn with Darwen local authority area will remain in place for at least another week.

Mr Burnham had accused Ms Sturgeon of "hypocrisy" over the "completely disproportionate" ban, saying she had failed to engage with concerns about it.

He also threatened legal action on behalf of individuals and businesses who were affected.

Ms Sturgeon said she was "a bit confused" over the mayor's stance, and suggested his statements were "part of some position in a Labour leadership contest of the future".