Scottish Government

News Releases:

Tuesday 26/06/2012

Oracle hosts youth employment summit [Education and Training]

West Lothian office of global software company brings together key bodies.

Recorded crime hits 37 year low [Law, Order and Public Safety]

MacAskill welcomes decrease of 9,000 crimes compared to last year.

Recorded crime in Scotland [Law, Order and Public Safety]

A national statistics publication for Scotland.

Summer cabinet 2012 venues announced [First Minister]

Ministers to meet outwith Edinburgh for fifth consecutive summer

Monday 25/06/2012

£120 million broadband boost [Business and Industry]

Investment in superfast broadband for the Highlands and Islands.

Funding announced to tackle bigotry [Law, Order and Public Safety]

‘Community-led action key to eradicating sectarianism’ – Roseanna Cunningham.

Greener homes plan for Scotland [Housing]

More than £2 billion to help make the nation's homes more energy efficient.

Justice Secretary confirms shake-up of criminal justice [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Changes on the way for women offenders – including replacement for Cornton Vale.

Legionnaires' outbreak [Health and Community Care]

Update on figures.

Member Reappointed to the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh [Agriculture]

The Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment today announced the re-appointment of Angela McNaught to the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Schools delivering more PE lessons [Health and Community Care]

New figures show progress on PE targets

VAT challenge to Treasury [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Justice Secretary calls for parity with Academy Schools ahead of Stage 3.

Sunday 24/06/2012

Consulting on carrier bags [Environment]

Launch of Safeguarding Scotland’s Resources

Increased trust in Scottish Government [Research]

Trust in Scottish Government four times higher than in UK Government.

Scotland world leader on climate change [Environment]

Mexico follows Scotland’s lead with ambitious targets.

Special relationship with Norway [Marine and Fisheries]

Strengthening critical fisheries links.

Friday 22/06/2012

Boost for builders and first time buyers [Housing]

Housing projects given green light.

Eat in Season? There’s an app for that! [Business and Industry]

Chefs join Richard Lochhead to launch seasonal eating campaign.

Extra £5 million for home renewables [Business and Industry]

Loans to help families install microgeneration at home.

IMT findings [Health and Community Care]

Report on legionnaires' outbreak