Scottish Government

Tuesday 21/05/2013

540,000 helped to cut energy bills [Environment]

1 in 5 households have received support

Affordable homes scheme goes from strength to strength [Housing]

House builders encouraged to sign up to next round.

Challenges facing new democracies [International]

Scotland’s External Affairs Minister addresses 13th Doha Forum in Qatar.

Funding for community organisations [Education and Training]

45 organisations awarded share of £10 million.

Scotland can more than afford to be independent [First Minister]

Paper outlines vision of thriving economy in Scotland's own hands.

Scotland’s science leads the way [Education and Training]

Science centres and festivals share £3 million.

Monday 20/05/2013

Breast cancer genetic testing [Health and Community Care]

More women to be offered test.

NHS staff alert line [Health and Community Care]

Independent phone line helps NHS staff.

Scottish Shellfish Farm Production Survey 2012 [Statistics]

An official statistics publication for Scotland.

WWI battlefield schools’ visit funding [Education and Training]

£1m to help all of Scotland’s secondary schools carry out educational trips.

Sunday 19/05/2013

Scotland's economic strengths [Economy]

First Minister and Deputy First Minister to set out the economic case for Scotland as an independent nation.

Strengthening links with Qatar [International]

Scotland's External Affairs Minister visits Middle East.

Friday 17/05/2013

Appointment of a new sheriff [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Floating sheriff for Tayside, Dundee and Central

Bowling an organ donor drive [Health and Community Care]

Cricket team urges South Asian communities to join NHS Register.

Fresh help for house buyers [Housing]

Investment of £120 million for shared equity scheme.

NHS Chair appointment [Health and Community Care]

Chair appointed to NHS National Services Scotland.

Saving lives in South Asia [International]

£3.8 million for Scots projects tackling extreme poverty in Bangladesh, Pakistan and India.

Thursday 16/05/2013

College merger a success [Education and Training]

Clear educational benefits from creating Scotland’s largest college.

Commonwealth Games trading regulations [Business and Industry]

Regulations to ensure safety and integrity of the Games.

Wednesday 15/05/2013

Europe's first electricity grid research centre [First Minister]

First Minister opens multi-million pound Power networks Demonstration centre.