The Scottish Government

Monday 23/11/2009

Efficiency benefits for Lanarkshire patients

More same-day surgery, shorter waiting times and quicker discharges for patients.

First meeting of Scottish Policing Board

New policing forum brings together Scottish Government, police and local authorities.

Housing development is streets ahead

East Renfrewshire scheme champions good design.

Improvements needed at Aberdeen hospital

Health Secretary demands urgent improvements at ARI as tough new Inspectorate makes its mark.

Increasing supply of affordable homes

£2.5 million scheme to help housing market revival.

Supporting children and young people

Scottish approach demonstrates real benefits for children.

Tackling sectarianism

Showcase of work being done to tackle sectarianism.

Sunday 22/11/2009

Safeguarding Scotch Whisky

'Iconic' Scotch brand to get greater protection against cheap imitations.

Saturday 21/11/2009

National Parent Forum

Forum set up to give parents a greater voice meets for the first time.

New threats to fishing fleets dropped

Minister vents fury at 'breach of faith' on West Coast measures.

Friday 20/11/2009

£5.4 million housing development

First Minister officially opens affordable housing development in Kirkwall.

Flooding update

Scottish Government continuing to monitor the situation.