People and Society
Friday 10/10/2008
Scottish Fuel Poverty Forum publishes recommendations for helping the fuel poor.
Acclaimed singer awarded Gaelic Ambassador of the Year at MOD 2008 launch.
Thursday 09/10/2008
New partnership between Scottish football and the Scottish Government to promote positive citizenship.
HM the Queen has decided that November 9 shall be observed as Remembrance Sunday.
Monday 06/10/2008
Proposed reforms include new membership scheme for those working with children.
Friday 03/10/2008
Awareness week aims to get people thinking about how much they're drinking.
Economists lend support to strategy of maximising benefits of Lloyds TSB takeover of HBOS.
Thursday 02/10/2008
Education Secretary announces national scheme to give free meals to all P1 to P3 pupils.
Wednesday 01/10/2008
Minister promises 'no let up' in drive to cut smoking levels.
Tuesday 30/09/2008
Justice Secretary welcomes statistics that show crime at 25-year low.
Proposals to update legislation to tackle increasing risk of flooding.
Monday 29/09/2008
Consultation on whether employees should have the right to request time off for training.
Thursday 25/09/2008
Parliament passes Bill which aims to improve operation of the courts.
Fisheries Secretary attacks 'scandalous waste' caused by European regulations.
Wednesday 24/09/2008
Scottish Government is exploring options for creating an Armed Forces and Veterans Forum.
New buying and selling system will put 'consumers in control' - Minister.
Tuesday 23/09/2008
Tens of thousands of Americans to be invited to join next year's Homecoming celebrations.
First Minister says Scottish Government will make 'powerful case' for retaining decision making functions in Scotland.
Consultation begins on police powers to retain DNA and fingerprint evidence.
Monday 22/09/2008
First Minister hosts meeting of Scottish Council Development and Industry.
Sunday 21/09/2008
New offences targeting people who direct serious organised crime to be included in Criminal Justice and Licensing Bill.
Thursday 18/09/2008
First Minister pledges to 'strain every sinew' to protect jobs in Scotland.
Wednesday 17/09/2008
Latest statistics show employment in Scotland higher than UK average.
Launch of healthy meals guidance for food and drink in schools.
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.