Scottish Government

News Releases:

Tuesday 02/06/2009

Fighting organised crime [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Crime fighting agency to have staff numbers boosted by more than 25 per cent.

Grangemouth jobs safeguard [Business and Industry]

Government grant for refinery upgrade will help secure 500 jobs.

Help through the downturn [Business and Industry]

Universities to help business out of recession.

Museums summit [Arts and Culture]

Meeting to examine the challenges faced by Scotland's museums sector.

New Chief Vet for Scotland [Agriculture]

Simon Hall replaces Charles Milne as Chief Veterinary Officer.

New workplace qualification [Business and Industry]

Minister congratulates employees on literacy and numeracy skills.

Sheep tagging [Agriculture]

UK Government agrees to seek support of EU member states in 'revisting' tagging rules.

Strengthening Scotland's economy [Economy]

Cabinet meets lifelong learning partners to discuss the economy.

Update on A(H1N1) virus [Health and Community Care]

Number of confirmed influenza cases in Scotland rises to 65.

Monday 01/06/2009

Better dementia campaign [Health and Community Care]

Meeting of key care organisations and watchdogs to improve care for dementia patients.

Changes to medical compensation [Health and Community Care]

Expert group to consider the introduction of no-fault compensation.

Creative Scotland [Arts and Culture]

Board appointment.

Financial services annual report [Economy]

Latest report shows Scotland's financial services industry continues to perform well.

Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Strengthened status for body that selects judges.

Tackling violence against women [People and Society]

Scottish Government and COSLA launch blueprint to crack down on violence.

Target for drug treatment [Health and Community Care]

Minister pledges that 'tough but achievable' target will be in force by next April.

Update on A (H1N1) virus [Health and Community Care]

New cases of flu confirmed among football supporters bus passengers.