Boris Johnson will not meet Scotland's first minister for talks during a visit this week.
Nicola Sturgeon had invited the prime minister to her official residence to discuss recovery after the Covid pandemic.
But that will not happen, according to a letter seen by the BBC.
Instead, Mr Johnson has suggested a meeting with other first ministers at a later date.
In a letter to Ms Sturgeon seen by the BBC, Mr Johnson said as he was "keen to arrange an in-person meeting" with her.
He said that, at a previous meeting between them, it was agreed they should set up a "structured forum for ongoing engagement" - and officials had made good progress on this.
"There is much for us to discuss as all parts of the UK work together on our shared priority of recovering from the pandemic," he said.
"The UK government is working closely with the devolved Scottish government on a variety of different issues."
And he added: "I look forward to meeting with you soon and working together in the interests of people in all parts of our country."
Ms Sturgeon tweeted on Monday that she had invited the PM to Bute House. She said the prime minister's trip would be the first chance for the pair to meet in person for a while.
The prime minister is expected to visit Scotland in the coming days, as is Labour's leader Sir Keir Starmer.
It will be Mr Johnson's first visit since January - and his first since a pro-independence majority was returned at the Holyrood election in May.
There is no prospect of the pair seeing eye-to-eye on another referendum - but Ms Sturgeon had said she wanted to discuss how the governments could work together on "Covid recovery".
Boris Johnson will not meet Scotland's first minister for talks during a visit this week.
Nicola Sturgeon had invited the prime minister to her official residence to discuss recovery after the Covid pandemic.
But that will not happen, according to a letter seen by the BBC.
Instead, Mr Johnson has suggested a meeting with other first ministers at a later date.
In a letter to Ms Sturgeon seen by the BBC, Mr Johnson said as he was "keen to arrange an in-person meeting" with her.
He said that, at a previous meeting between them, it was agreed they should set up a "structured forum for ongoing engagement" - and officials had made good progress on this.
"There is much for us to discuss as all parts of the UK work together on our shared priority of recovering from the pandemic," he said.
"The UK government is working closely with the devolved Scottish government on a variety of different issues."
And he added: "I look forward to meeting with you soon and working together in the interests of people in all parts of our country."
Ms Sturgeon tweeted on Monday that she had invited the PM to Bute House. She said the prime minister's trip would be the first chance for the pair to meet in person for a while.
The prime minister is expected to visit Scotland in the coming days, as is Labour's leader Sir Keir Starmer.
It will be Mr Johnson's first visit since January - and his first since a pro-independence majority was returned at the Holyrood election in May.
There is no prospect of the pair seeing eye-to-eye on another referendum - but Ms Sturgeon had said she wanted to discuss how the governments could work together on "Covid recovery".
A 19-year-old has appeared in court charged with murdering his 15-year-old sister at a busy seaside caravan site.
The tragic incident occurred on Saturday, July 31 at Ty Mawr Holiday Park, Towyn, Wales - a seaside resort popular with families.
Matthew Selby, of Windermere Crescent, Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, was accused of murdering Amanda Selby, Wales Online reports.
Selby was remanded in custody by district judge Gwyn Jones at Llandudno court until Wednesday, August 3 at Mold Crown Court.
Prosecutor James Neary who said there was no entitlement to bail asked for the case to be sent to the crown court
Defence solicitor Simon Sargent said during a hearing, which lasted less than two minutes: "I have nothing to add, save to say this a tragic case."
Selby, wearing a grey sweatshirt and between two guards in the glass-fronted dock, spoke only to confirm his name, address and date of birth and to confirm that he understood the charge.
No details of the allegation were given and police haven't revealed the cause of death.
North Wales Police previously urged: "We would ask the public not to speculate about this incident on social media as this is an active investigation."
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An air ambulance helicopter had landed on the busy A548 coast road which runs alongside the caravan and camp site and a large number of police officers had been at the scene.
A spokesman at the park said at the weekend: "We are shocked and saddened by this tragic incident.
"Ty Mawr is a 100-acre family park which welcomes tens of thousands of happy holidaymakers every year. This was an isolated and unprecedented incident which took place inside a caravan."
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Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed that Scotland will lift most of its remaining coronavirus restrictions next Monday.
Scotland's first minister said the move on 9 August will see nightclubs reopen, sports stadia and concert venues welcoming full capacity crowds, and social distancing coming to an end.
Ms Sturgeon has already confirmed face coverings in shops and on public transport will remain mandatory for "some time to come".
Image:Nicola Sturgeon says Scotland will lift most restrictions on 9 August
Every part of Scotland moved to Level 0 last month, which meant more people could gather in groups and the opening hours of hospitality businesses could be extended.
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The announcement comes after Ms Sturgeon's Cabinet considered the latest coronavirus data on Tuesday morning.
The Scottish Parliament was virtually recalled from its summer recess to hear the result of these discussions.
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"The move beyond Level 0 will entail the lifting of most of the remaining legally enforced restrictions, most notably on physical distancing and limits to the size of social gatherings," Ms Sturgeon said.
"It also means that from 9 August no venues will be legally required to close.
"This change is significant and hard-earned. The sacrifices everyone has made over the past year-and-a-half can never be overstated."
Image:Nightclubs in Scotland will be able to reopen on 9 August
But Ms Sturgeon urged people not to drop their guard, warning that "care and caution will still be required".
She added: "While this move will restore a substantial degree of normality, it is important to be clear that it does not signal the end of the pandemic or a return to life exactly as we knew it before COVID struck.
"Declaring freedom from, or victory over, this virus is premature. The harm the virus can do, including through the impact of long COVID, should not be underestimated. And its ability to mutate may yet pose us real challenges."
Ms Sturgeon said that some protections and guidance will remain in place, including:
• The wearing of masks to be mandated "for some time to come"
• Test and Protect to continue
• Hybrid of home working and office working to be advised
• Continued consideration of vaccine passports for some events
• Face masks still to be worn by secondary school pupils and staff for up to six weeks
On home working, Ms Sturgeon said: "I know most businesses are not planning a wholesale return to the office, while recognising that a return for some staff will be beneficial to them and their employers. It is vital that this gradual approach continues.
"We will also encourage employers to consider for the longer term, as the Scottish Government is doing, a hybrid model of home and office working - which may, of course, have benefits beyond the need to control a virus."
Image:Nicola Sturgeon says secondary school pupils will still be required to wear face masks in school buildings
On vaccine passports, Scotland's first minister added: "I can assure Parliament that we do not underestimate the ethical, equity and human rights issues associated with COVID-status certification and will keep members updated and consulted on our thinking on this issue."
And on keeping the rule that secondary pupils must wear face masks while inside school buildings, she said: "I am acutely aware that many young people find this difficult - and it will be kept under review - but for now, we consider this an important protection for them, and for others in the school."
Analysis by James Matthews, Scotland correspondent
Few would argue with Nicola Sturgeon’s characterisation of next Monday, the change it brings and progress back to normality.
Normality with a face mask on, at least.
In a remote sitting of the Scottish Parliament, the First Minister’s virtual performance was Festival Edinburgh’s hottest ticket.
Yards from Holyrood, crowds are returning this week to the city for the world’s biggest arts festival. Bringing down the curtain on Covid restrictions in this theatre of culture, and the country beyond, is what the Scottish audience needed.
And yet, there are reservations.
Take nightclubs, for example. At least one club owner told us that while he was delighted to have the opportunity to re-open after being shut for months, the practicalities appear prohibitive at first glance. How does he convince 1000 nightclub-goers to wear face masks indoors and where does he find the security staff to enforce it?
Next Monday will be a heavy lift, the history of Covid restrictions has taught us that much.
Nicola Sturgeon said it isn’t a day to cry freedom. No-one dare, yet.
Both pupils and staff in Scotland will also be asked to take lateral flow tests before returning to schools after the summer break and twice a week thereafter.
Ms Sturgeon also announced that the requirement for someone who is double jabbed to self-isolate after close contact with someone who has tested positive for the virus will be dropped if a negative test result is received.
Those under 18 will also be able to end self-isolation if they test negative, while those under five will be simply be "encouraged" to take a test.
The change means blanket self-isolations for entire classes will no longer occur.
Image:People will still be advised to partially work from home if possible
But Ms Sturgeon did warn that "no one can guarantee" that COVID-19 restrictions will not have to be re-imposed at a later date.
"We all hope - I know I certainly do - that the restrictions we lift next Monday will never again have to be re-imposed. But no-one can guarantee that," she said.
"This virus remains a threat - and as we enter winter, it may well pose challenges for us again.
"So as we have done throughout, the government will seek to take whatever action is necessary to keep the country safe."
A 19-year-old man has appeared in court accused of murdering his teenage sister in a caravan on the north Wales coast.
During a hearing at Llandudno magistrates court on Tuesday, Matthew Selby, of Greater Manchester, spoke only to give his name and address and confirm he understood the charges.
He is accused of murdering Amanda Selby, 15, on Saturday at the Ty Mawr caravan site in Towyn near Abergele.
Boris Johnson has abandoned plans to create a new travel watchlist that could have scuppered holiday plans for millions after a revolt by cabinet ministers and Tory MPs.
The government had been planning to introduce a new designation to warn holidaymakers which amber countries were at risk of turning red. Travellers returning from those on the red list are required to isolate in hotels for ten days after their arrival at their own expense.
Ministers were considering adding Spain to the new list, which would have caused an exodus because up to a million British tourists are on holiday there. There were fears that Greece and Italy could also be included.
The plans for an amber watchlist were backed by Sajid Javid, the health secretary,
Nicola Sturgeon will announce this afternoon whether Scotland will lift its coronavirus restrictions next week.
If the Scottish first minister decides the easing will go ahead, then the country will move beyond the current Level 0 rules on Monday 9 August.
The last time rules changed was 19 July, when the number of people who could gather was increased and hospitality opening hours were extended.
If agreed, the changes in August could mean sports and concert venues being allowed to hold capacity crowds for the first time in nearly 18 months.
Ms Sturgeon has previously said, however, that face masks will be mandatory in shops and on public transport for "some time to come".
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Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross said isolation rules should be eased for those who have had both doses of a coronavirus vaccine.
He added: "We should move to a test-first system that lets people get on with their lives safely.
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"Scotland's economic recovery hinges on the SNP government moving beyond COVID restrictions - we must seize this opportunity to start rebuilding from the damage of COVID now and not delay any longer."
Anas Sarwar, Scottish Labour leader, said: "We need to ensure that people are kept safe and that businesses are helped to restart the economy.
"Perhaps most importantly, we urgently need a plan for our NHS and care systems to ensure that workers feel supported, services are invested in and the backlog of appointments is cleared.
"We have to learn to live with the virus, but to do so in such a way that the people of Scotland, our NHS and our economy are supported and protected."
