Scottish Government

News Releases:

Thursday 31/01/2013

Increased costs hit farm income [Agriculture]

Lochhead highlights need to help farms increase efficiency to protect income.

Scottish Farm Income Estimates 2011-12 [Statistics]

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Scottish Vacant and Derelict Land Survey 2012 [Statistics]

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland

Two thousand new Microsoft apprentices [First Minister]

First Minister welcomes massive Scottish expansion plan from global IT leader.

Wednesday 30/01/2013

Action on child sexual exploitation [Education and Training]

New package of action to tackle abuse

Government accepts all Electoral Commission recommendations [Government]

DFM calls on UK to also accept Electoral Commission rulings.

Record applications to university [Education and Training]

Two per cent increase in Scots applying for degree courses.

Tuesday 29/01/2013

Almost all apprentices still in work six months on [First Minister]

Survey shows 92 per cent of modern apprentices remain in work after graduation.

Education maintenance allowances 2011-12 [Education and Training]

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Low carbon future is a reality [Environment]

New report outlines how Scotland will continue to be global leader on climate change.

Scotland sets long-term vision to cut power sector emissions [First Minister]

FM confirms key investment partnerships with Highland port facilities.

Monday 28/01/2013

Fresh approach to solve mackerel dispute [Marine and Fisheries]

Lochhead says mediator may be necessary to end stalemate.

Rural healthcare [Health and Community Care]

New approach for remote healthcare.

UK Government urged not to forget Scots farmers [Agriculture]

Scotland’s priorities must be acknowledged and fought for in Brussels.

Sunday 27/01/2013

Deputy First Minister writes to EU Foreign Ministers [International]

Assurance given that Scotland remains committed to the European Union.

Enhancing child protection [Education and Training]

Commitments delivered on improved advice and support.

Friday 25/01/2013

Burns baptism record on public display [Arts and Culture]

National Records of Scotland commemorates the life of Robert Burns

First Minister comments on Murray victory [First Minister]

First Minister comments on Andy Murray's semi-final win in the Australian Open.

Jobs at risk over EU vote [Business and Industry]

Independence will promote Scotland’s interests within EU.

Thursday 24/01/2013

Accident and Emergency action plan [Health and Community Care]

£1 million for extra consultants.