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Scotland Office partnership with Scottish Chambers of Commerce

Scotland Office partnership with Scottish Chambers of Commerce

Friday, 06 June 2025

Scottish Secretary Ian Murray, joined by his sleeping baby daughter, and Scottish Chambers of Commerce Chief Executive Liz Cameron sign the deal in E...

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Block Grant for Scottish Government hits £50 billion

Block Grant for Scottish Government hits £50 billion

Friday, 30 May 2025

The block grant for the Scottish Government this year is £50 billion following Main Estimates 2025-26 published on Thursday....

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Scotland's Rural Regions Get Major Mobile Connectivity Boost

Scotland's Rural Regions Get Major Mobile Connectivity Boost

Tuesday, 27 May 2025

Thirteen upgraded masts to transform rural connectivity across the Scottish countryside...

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Scottish shipbuilding security and economy boost as warship named

Scottish shipbuilding security and economy boost as warship named

Thursday, 22 May 2025

Ceremony attended by the Prince and Princess of Wales. Smashing a whisky bottle against the hull for good luck, Her Royal Highness formally named HMS...

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UK Government Overseas Network to Sell Scotland Around the World

UK Government Overseas Network to Sell Scotland Around the World

Tuesday, 13 May 2025

Scottish Secretary drives forward Brand Scotland with new campaign fund....

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UK Government Marks 80th Anniversary of VE Day in Scotland

UK Government Marks 80th Anniversary of VE Day in Scotland

Wednesday, 07 May 2025

Scottish Secretary and Minister McNeill remember all those who served. ...

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Brand Scotland backing for female entrepreneurs

Brand Scotland backing for female entrepreneurs

Tuesday, 06 May 2025

Minister Kirsty McNeill champions all-women exporting power with female-led business roundtable hosted at Scotland Office Edinburgh HQ ...

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Roundtable to help turbo charge Scotland's agriculture industry

Roundtable to help turbo charge Scotland's agriculture industry

Wednesday, 30 April 2025

Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill to hear from sector experts on barriers to growth in the Scottish agri-food supply chain...

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Scotland Office/Office of the Advocate General  appointments

Scotland Office/Office of the Advocate General appointments

Tuesday, 29 April 2025

The Scotland Office and the Office of the Advocate General have strengthened their management team with the appointment of three new non-executive dir...

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Scottish Secretary Increases Scottish Government Borrowing Powers

Scottish Secretary Increases Scottish Government Borrowing Powers

Thursday, 24 April 2025

The Scottish Government will have increased borrowing powers following an Order made in Parliament this week by Scottish Secretary....

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Windfarm Capable of Powering Half of Scotland’s Homes

Windfarm Capable of Powering Half of Scotland’s Homes

Thursday, 24 April 2025

Moray West offshore wind farm capable of powering half of Scotland’s homes is switched on by Scottish Secretary....

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Scottish Secretary honours 9/11 victims on visit to US

Scottish Secretary honours 9/11 victims on visit to US

Friday, 04 April 2025

Ian Murray lays wreath with survivor in Manhattan as Edinburgh Royal Military Tattoo pay moving tribute at memorial to terror victims...

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Scottish Secretary focusses on jobs and investment in USA visit

Scottish Secretary focusses on jobs and investment in USA visit

Thursday, 03 April 2025

US investors invited to Edinburgh for a Global Investment Summit to help boost jobs and investment, putting more money back in people’s pockets....

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Scottish Secretary signs Brand Scotland partnership in Washington

Scottish Secretary signs Brand Scotland partnership in Washington

Wednesday, 02 April 2025

A new agreement with The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo will see them support Brand Scotland in the US and around the world....

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Spring Statement heralds further boost to growth in Scotland

Spring Statement heralds further boost to growth in Scotland

Friday, 28 March 2025

Scottish Secretary welcomes Chancellor's £2.2billion defence budget boost to create more jobs and opportunities in the sector as part of Plan for Chan...

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Scottish Secretary backs UK defence investment SME business boost

Scottish Secretary backs UK defence investment SME business boost

Thursday, 13 March 2025

UK Government announces major support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) following historic commitment to increase spending on defence...

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Scottish Secretary welcomes £200 million UK Government funding for Scottish neighbourhoods

Scottish Secretary welcomes £200 million UK Government funding for Scottish neighbourhoods

Thursday, 13 March 2025

Next step in the UK Government’s Plan for Change, kickstarting national renewal, taking back control of our streets and putting more money in people’s...

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Scottish Secretary speech on driving economic growth in Scotland

Scottish Secretary speech on driving economic growth in Scotland

Friday, 07 March 2025

Speech at the University of Edinburgh setting out how Scotland has the potential to be the engine room of UK growth [political content removed]...

Prime Minister announcement on Grangemouth

Prime Minister announcement on Grangemouth

Sunday, 23 February 2025

Sir Keir Starmer announces £200 million investment to propel long term future for Grangemouth ...

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National Wealth Fund makes first investment in Scotland

National Wealth Fund makes first investment in Scotland

Wednesday, 19 February 2025

Scottish Secretary welcomes £43.5m boost for sustainable packaging firm that will encourage growth, creating jobs and prosperity...

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Scottish Secretary reacts to Labour Market Stats

Scottish Secretary reacts to Labour Market Stats

Tuesday, 18 February 2025

Today’s figures show there are 77,000 workers in Scotland on zero-hours contracts, who will benefit from increased job security thanks to UK Governmen...

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UK Government to Invest £2.6 Million in V&A Dundee

UK Government to Invest £2.6 Million in V&A Dundee

Monday, 17 February 2025

Scottish Secretary confirms £2.6 million for V&A Dundee – investment on top of £20 million for Dundee regeneration projects....

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Historic interfaith peace accord presented to The King

Historic interfaith peace accord presented to The King

Wednesday, 12 February 2025

Scottish Secretary present to witness signing...

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Kirsty McNeill: The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

Kirsty McNeill: The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

Friday, 07 February 2025

UK Government Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill in conversation at the The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO), the Gathering ev...

NFU Scotland conference 2025   UK Government keynote address

NFU Scotland conference 2025 UK Government keynote address

Thursday, 06 February 2025

Today (Thursday, 6 February) UK Government Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill spoke at the NFU Scotland conference in Glasgow. ...

North East Scotland leading the way on energy transition

North East Scotland leading the way on energy transition

Monday, 03 February 2025

Scotland Office Minister’s visit to focus on clean energy...

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Scottish made fire engines chosen to modernise Iraq fleet

Scottish made fire engines chosen to modernise Iraq fleet

Friday, 31 January 2025

Ayrshire company gets massive boost with contract to manufacture 31 of 62 UK-produced vehicles purchased by Iraq’s Ministry of Interior ...

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UK Government in Scotland marks Holocaust Memorial Day

UK Government in Scotland marks Holocaust Memorial Day

Monday, 27 January 2025

Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill marked Holocaust Memorial Day by urging Scots to "unite in the stand against hatred, intolerance and prejudice...

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Brand Scotland Centre Stage at Taste of Scotland in Dover House

Brand Scotland Centre Stage at Taste of Scotland in Dover House

Tuesday, 21 January 2025

The Scottish Secretary showcases the best of Scotland’s food and drink ahead of Burns Night...

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Scottish Secretary reacts to Labour Market stats for end of 2024

Scottish Secretary reacts to Labour Market stats for end of 2024

Tuesday, 21 January 2025

With unemployment rate at 3.8%, Ian Murray says focus on Plan for Change is vital to ensure access to well-paid work, encourage growth and raise livin...

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