Scottish Government

News Releases:

Wednesday 22/04/2009

Scotland now officially in recession [Economy]

Second GDP fall highlights 'scale of the economic challenge Scotland faces' - Swinney.

Stability for children in care [People and Society]

New laws to improve stability for young people in care unveiled.

Vale of Leven Inquiry [Health and Community Care]

Public inquiry to be held into outbreak of C.difficile in which 18 people died.

Tuesday 21/04/2009

Bid to halt bee decline [Environment]

Research study to help identify the main threats to bees and other insect pollinators.

Cultural visits in Glasgow [Arts and Culture]

Minister on day tour of cultural sites in the city.

Independent School Census [Statistics]

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

New research lab opens [Education and Training]

Centre of excellence for medical and scientific research.

Scottish Investment Bank [Business and Industry]

Scottish Government announces plans to set up investment bank to support business growth.

Monday 20/04/2009

Agriculture and climate change [Agriculture]

Training scheme to help farmers adopt environmentally-friendly practices.

Best Bar None [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Scheme to recognise public safety and responsible promotions to be extended.

Drug and alcohol services [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Partnerships will be set up in every local council area to deliver better support.

Ensuring Scotland's resilience [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Exercise will test the country's response to a pandemic flu outbreak.

Green energy potential [Economy]

Scottish renewables projects able to bid for almost £350 million in Euro cash.

Individual Learning Accounts [Education and Training]

Help for people to acquire new skills as part of economic recovery plan.

More help for under-18s mental health [Health and Community Care]

£2 million to improve services for young people with severe mental health problems.

Record central heating installations [Housing]

Over 14,000 systems installed in 2008-2009.

Saturday 18/04/2009

£95 million to help Scottish economy [Economy]

Cash to create 8,000 jobs and 75,000 training opportunities.

Friday 17/04/2009

Hospital clean up [Health and Community Care]

More than 600 new cleaners to ensure high standards of cleanliness in hospitals.

More cash for council homes [Housing]

An additional £25 million set aside to build new council houses.

Scottish Funding Council college allocations [Education and Training]

Minister welcomes annual grant allocations.