On this page:

Government News Archive - the week's news

Page: [1] [2]

Last week

Saturday 29/11/2008

St Andrew's Day touched by Burns

First Minister hosts reception to launch new book on influence of Burns.

Friday 28/11/2008

Health check for the NHS

Publication of the NHSScotland annual report.

Homecoming Scotland 2009
Video

Caledonia anthem leads television advert for Year of Homecoming.

More access to Scotland's People

Initiative makes it easier for library users to access family history information.

Opportunities for 16+

New approach to encourage young people to stay in learning.

Risk Management Authority

Three new members appointed.

Scottish Enterprise Board

Re-appointment of board member.

Single farm payments

Single farm payment paid on time and in full - Rural Secretary.

St Andrew's Day
Video

First Minister extends greeting to worldwide family of Scots for St Andrew's Day.

Write on for year of Homecoming

Authors are to compete for a special Scottish literature award in 2009.

Thursday 27/11/2008

Cash to support construction

£9 million accelerated investment to finance housing developments across Scotland.

Developing scientific expertise

New science framework aims to increase Scotland's standing as a centre for innovation.

Devolved Scotland extends out to sea

Scotland is to take greater responsibility for its coastal waters.

Festive warning over cocaine use

Series of awareness weekends to warn festive party-goers about the dangers of taking cocaine.

House conditions

Communities Minister comments on latest statistics.

Scotland's newest qualification

Languages and science qualifications - Baccalaureates - will stretch the brightest pupils.

Scottish House Condition Survey: Key Findings 2007

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Wednesday 26/11/2008

Action to combat poverty

£7.5 million framework to tackle income inequality in Scotland.

Bluetongue detected in England

Rural Secretary praises cull of bluetongue infected cattle.

Children Looked After Statistics 2007-08

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Health research

Investment of £4 million for a co-ordinated programme of research.

Learning about the Holocaust

Scottish Government to fund school visits to Auschwitz.

Pre Budget Report

Increased capital expenditure to be invested in 'projects to keep economy moving' - Finance Secretary.

Rural projects capture the imagination

Over £28 million has been granted under the Rural Priorities scheme.

sportscotland appointments

Three new members appointed to the Board.

Page: [1] [2]

Page updated: Friday, December 21, 2007