News Releases:
Thursday 03/03/2005
Experts from across Great Britain are joining forces to fend off unwanted species of plants and animals.
New legislation is designed to 'green proof' all public programmes with environmental impact.
Launch of new standards to help homeless people get the health care they need.
Rise in maximum amount that can be spent by candidates in local government elections.
Prescription charges to rise by 10p to £6.50 from April 1.
Specialised treatment for couples at risk of having child with potentially life-threatening disease.
MSPs told school pupils are eating meals that are now healthier than ever before.
Sellers to commission a survey and make it available to potential buyers when homes put on the market.
Wednesday 02/03/2005
Report compares Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness and Stirling with English and continental European cities.
Graduates from the programme gather in Edinburgh to consider how the experience has changed their leadership.
Inspectors find some evidence of positive change while indiscipline remains a live issue for staff and pupils.
Tuesday 01/03/2005
Last section of £120 million programme completed two months ahead of schedule.
A National Statistics Publication.
Minister says free personal care shows determination to look after vulnerable members of society.
Proposals to merge Fife and Glenrothes, and Falkirk and Clackmannan colleges.
Coummnity-led projects in 10 areas to share additional £1.4 million.
New Bill aims to introduce measures which will tackle Scotland's 'shocking' record on alcohol.
Scotland to procure 1.2 million courses of special antiviral drug.
Plans to replace School Boards with 'more flexible' representative bodies.