Scottish Government

News Releases:

Wednesday 04/11/2009

Flu death [Health and Community Care]

H1N1 death reported in NHS Ayrshire and Arran area.

Scotland joins climate change group [Environment]

The Scottish Government signs up to influential group leading on climate change.

Scottish businesses benefiting from ScotAction [Business and Industry]

Most comprehensive apprentices package in UK helps Scottish businesses.

Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) [People and Society]

Members reappointed.

Tuesday 03/11/2009

Banking industry in Scotland [Economy]

Finance Secretary welcomes increased competition in banking sector.

Common Fisheries Policy [Marine and Fisheries]

Time for EU to repair damage caused by broken policy - Fisheries Secretary.

Criminal appeal statistics 2008-09 [Statistics]

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Funding for Scotland's sporting future [Sport]

Investment in sports facilities for Tayside and Fife.

GlobalScot opens doors for Scottish firms [Economy]

Finance Secretary stresses importance of promoting Scotland overseas.

Help for fuel poor [People and Society]

Free energy advice for more homes.

Older people's advice service [People and Society]

New advice service to help older people claim any benefits they are entitled to.

Review of Fatal Accident Inquiry Legislation [Law, Order and Public Safety]

The Rt Hon Lord Cullen of Whitekirk KT publishes his Report.

WorldSkills medals presented [Education and Training]

Minister congratulates young people on skills achievements.

Monday 02/11/2009

Flooding in Scotland [Environment]

Minister says climate change likely to lead to increased flooding.

Flu death [Health and Community Care]

Another H1N1 death reported in Fife.

Funding success for third sector [People and Society]

Two weeks remaining for applications to £12 million Enterprise Fund.

Future of banking [Economy]

Ministers concentrate on potential for maximising jobs and headquarters functions in Scotland.

Help at hand for pupils and parents [Education and Training]

Parents encouraged to ‘just ask’ for help with their child’s learning.

Major fisheries conference [Marine and Fisheries]

International conference on the future of fisheries management gets underway in Edinburgh this week.

RBS jobs situation [Economy]

Finance Secretary says news of job losses is 'enormously disappointing'.