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From Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland
  • Glasgow to be home to first-of-a-kind hydrogen storage project

    A trailblazing hydrogen storage project near Glasgow has been backed by nearly £10 million in UK government funding.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Scottish Secretary comments on November Labour Market Statistics

    As new ONS figures show improvement in Scotland's labour market, Scottish Secretary Alister Jack says the UK Government remains focused on levelling up.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • New UK Government COVID testing site opens in Edinburgh

    The UK Government has today (Thursday 11 November) opened a new walk-through coronavirus testing centre in Edinburgh.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • COP26: Scottish businesses among those leading world to net zero

    Major Scottish businesses SSE, Royal Bank of Scotland/Natwest and Abrdn, have committed to eliminating their contribution to carbon emissions by 2050.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • £18 million to help level up communities across Scotland

    More than 50 projects across Scotland are set to receive UK Government investment to help people into work, boost productivity and deliver net zero.  

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • New UK Government Covid Testing Centre opens in Renfrew

    The UK Government has today (Friday 29 October) opened a new walk-through coronavirus testing centre in Renfrew.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Record £41 billion per year for Scotland in budget

    The Autumn Budget 2021 will deliver the largest annual funding settlement to Scotland since devolution, helping level up across the whole of the UK.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Scotland to benefit from UK trade deal with New Zealand

    The deal will see tariffs removed on a range of exports, with Scotland's financial services sector, whisky and food producers set for a boost.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Scottish Secretary comments on 2019 Scottish Export Statistics

    The latest Scottish figures show that the rest of the UK is Scotland's largest market and exports to non-EU countries are also increasing.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Tattoo join UK Government to promote Scottish exports to India

    Minister Malcolm Offord joined forces with the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo to bang the drum for Scottish exports on a visit to Mumbai.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • New Lead Non-Executive Director appointed for OSSS and OAG

    Tom Harris has been appointed to advise Ministers and officials, provide independent support and monitor implementation of business plans.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Scottish Secretary comments on October Labour Market Statistics

    Responding to the latest employment figures, Scottish Secretary Alister Jack says the UK Government will continue to help people find well-paid, skilled jobs.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Stirling among places longlisted for UK City of Culture 2025

    Eight cities have been nominated for the prestigious UK City of Culture title, with the winner set to be announced next year.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Scottish business to be showcased at Global Investment Summit

    Renewable energy company Orbital Marine Power will be among twelve green businesses displayed at the Summit on October 19.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Supreme Court rules in favour of UK Government

    The UK Supreme Court today (6 October 2021) determined that parts of two Scottish Government Bills were outside the legislative competence of the Scottish Parliament.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Tech jobs increase in Edinburgh and Glasgow as sector thrives

    Figures show Scotland's digital sector is booming, with tech roles increasing by over 25% in Edinburgh and Glasgow.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • First steel cut for Royal Navy Type 31 programme

    Steel was today cut for HMS Venturer, the first vessel of the Royal Navy’s Type 31 frigates that will be at the centre of its surface fleet.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Scottish Secretary comments on July GDP figures

    Reacting to the latest GDP figures, Scottish Secretary Alister Jack says we must build back better, stronger and greener.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Hundreds of military personnel deploy to support Scotland’s COVID-19 response

    225 Armed Forces personnel will be deployed to support the Scottish Ambulance Service in the fight against COVID-19 from Saturday.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Scottish GDP Figures Q2 2021

    Scottish Secretary Alister Jack responds to stats for April-June

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government