Scottish Government

UK recession is worse than first thought
Friday 25 May 2012

BRITAIN'S double-dip recession is worse than first thought, official figures showed yesterday, prompting Labour to denounce the UK's "no growth government with its head in the sand".

Swinney challenges case for regional pay
Friday 25 May 2012

WESTMINSTER'S plans to cut public-sector pay by aligning it with local conditions are damaging and unfair, according to Finance Secretary John Swinney.

Holyrood backs minimum alcohol pricing
Friday 25 May 2012

SCOTLAND has become the first country in the UK to back minimum pricing for alcohol in a move which Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon claimed would have a significant and historic impact.

Pledge to aid cyber security
Wednesday 23 May 2012

The Scottish Government is developing an action plan for boosting cyber security, with Enterprise Minister Fergus Ewing to be responsible for it.

Salmond acccused of snubbing UK talks
Wednesday 23 May 2012

Alex Salmond has been accused of snubbing a joint ministerial committee chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg for the second time in a row.