People and Society
Thursday 17/07/2008
Increased support for carers will include 10,000 extra respite weeks.
Scottish Government outlines measures to improve the lives of armed service personnel.
Wednesday 16/07/2008
Minister urges UK Government to do more to help families who are struggling with poverty.
Two pilot initiatives will provide therapy, including telephone and online help services.
Figures show a continuing rise in employment and a further fall in unemployment.
Monday 14/07/2008
Money doubled for Scottish Veterans Fund with further action in the pipeline.
Thursday 10/07/2008
Justice Secretary joins the frontline with police in Falkirk.
Wednesday 09/07/2008
Scotland and New Zealand exchange ideas on tackling alcohol problems.
Monday 07/07/2008
Information campaign encourages people to see beyond age-related stereotypes.
Sunday 06/07/2008
First Minister lays wreath on 20th anniversary of North Sea disaster.
Friday 04/07/2008
Proposals include extending the scheme to include injured forces veterans.
Thursday 03/07/2008
Help for homeless people to access and sustain private tenancies.
Wednesday 02/07/2008
Programnme of events to mark the start of anniversary week.
Tuesday 01/07/2008
Final report makes 23 recommendations and encourages 'different thinking' about the nature of punishment.
Tribute paid to thousands of Scots who died during the Battle of the Somme.
Monday 30/06/2008
Minister raises prospect of FOI being extended to organisations carrying out public functions.
Launch of campaign to highlight importance of maintaining national standards.
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
Local authorities across Scotland to sign up to plans for more flexible delivery of services.
Friday 27/06/2008
New vetting and barring scheme to strengthen protection for children and protected adults.
Scottish Government repeats pledge to improve visible police presence.
Thursday 26/06/2008
Kitchen on wheels to give children and parents lessons on simple healthy cooking.
Contract signed to extend affordable broadband services.
Number of deaths on Scotland's roads 10 per cent down on previous year.
Review of how best to provide essential services to the country's 600,000 veterans.