Scottish Government

News Releases:

Tuesday 28/02/2006

Charity Regulator board appointments [People and Society]

Appointments to board of the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR).

Latest housing trends [Statistics]

A National Statistics Publication.

Management of low level radioactive waste [Environment]

Consulation on management of low levels of radioactive waste.

New targets set for ending hospital delays [Health and Community Care]

Stricter targets set after 18.9 per cent fall in number of patients delayed for more than six weeks before discharge.

NHS 24 appointment [Health and Community Care]

New chair appointed to board.

Pupil Census, 2005 [Statistics]

A National Statistics Publication.

Regeneration drive to transform communities [Housing]

New approach focuses on private investment to transform deprived areas.

Scotland leads way in science [Education and Training]

New report charts progress of Scotland's Science Strategy.

Summary Justice Reform Bill [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Proposals aimed at speeding up procedures in non-jury courts.

Woodland crofts take root in Scotland [Rural Development]

Green light for creation of woodland crofts on national forest land to help enhance rural communities.

Monday 27/02/2006

Action to save squirrels from extinction [Agriculture]

First ever international conference on red squirrel conservation held in Edinburgh.

Scotland aims to be 'science nation' [Education and Training]

First Minister says Dundee is securing country's position as world leader.

Scotland smiles better [Health and Community Care]

First Polish dentists arrive to work within the NHS.

Work experience at the touch of a button [Business and Industry]

New internet-based 3D simulation gives youngsters virtual work experience.

Sunday 26/02/2006

Low income households and water charges [Environment]

Water and sewerage charge reduction scheme aims to keep water bills down.

Friday 24/02/2006

Angus leads way for new social work inspections [Education and Training]

First inspection under Social Work Inspection Agency’s (SWIA) new procedures.

Approval of major transport projects [Transport]

Proposals to streamline the approval process with 'simpler, more efficient' system.

Bus and Coach Statistics 2004-05 [Statistics]

Latest Statistical Bulletin.

Further cash for farm businesses [Agriculture]

Fifty one projects share £1 million under Farm Business Development Scheme in Lowlands.

National Theatre's opening night [Arts and Culture]

Scotland's first National Theatre stages its opening night this weekend at venues across the country.