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From Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland
  • New UK Government Covid testing site opens in Torry, Aberdeen

    New walk-through coronavirus testing centre in Torry is one of more than 50 similar facilities throughout Scotland.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • £230m boost for RAF submarine-hunter fleet

    A contract worth over £230 million for the RAF’s Poseidon Maritime Aircraft fleet has been signed with Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) creating more than 150 UK jobs.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK life sciences vision set to deliver life-changing innovations

    The UK Government's bold new life sciences vision will build on the pandemic response to improve health outcomes for patients across the country.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK Government marks national Thank You Day

    Thank You Day, backed by a variety of Scottish celebrities, will pay tribute to the unsung heroes of the pandemic.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK Government Minister for Scotland Iain Stewart on City Region and Growth Deals tour

    Minister gets progress reports on Glasgow City Region and Borderlands Growth Deals

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • First steel cut for HMS Belfast

    The first steel has been cut for HMS Belfast, the third ship in the Royal Navy’s fleet of next generation Type 26 anti-submarine frigates.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Rural Scotland to see significant boost in 4G coverage

    Scotland's Highlands and Islands are set to receive the UK's biggest boost in mobile coverage as part of a £1 billion investment to connect the Union.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK and Singapore start negotiations on Digital Trade Agreement

    The cutting-edge new trade deal could support Scottish exporters to expand into new digital markets and cut red tape for businesses.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Scottish GDP Figures April 2021

    Scottish Secretary Alister Jack responds to the latest Scottish GDP figures

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK Government-led support for the Scottish seafood exports sector

    A taskforce instrumental in smoothing seafood exports has met for the final time. Tailored dialogue with the fisheries sector will continue.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Scottish Secretary responds to June Labour Market Statistics

    Covid recovery remains priority says Alister Jack after latest ONS employment figures published

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Scots recognized in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List

    Singer Lulu and Edinburgh Council leader Andrew Kerr are among 33 Scots to receive awards for their outstanding achievements.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • New plan to drive rapid recovery of Scottish tourism sector

    Measures including a rail pass for UK "staycationers" and a voucher scheme for tourist attractions are part of the plan to boost tourism across the country.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Scottish Secretary cheers on Scotland as EURO 2020 kicks off

    The football tournament will see Scotland, England and Wales playing against Europe's best national teams at stadiums including Hampden Park and Wembley.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK and EU agreement on catch levels for 2021

    Agreement covers catch limits for 70 shared fish stocks worth approximately £333m in fishing opportunities to the UK fleet

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK Government Covid Testing Centre opens in South Lanarkshire

    New walk-through coronavirus testing centre in Blantyre is one of more than 50 similar facilities throughout Scotland

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Military personnel to assist NHS Vaccinators in Scotland

    Over sixty personnel from across the Armed Forces will deploy to the central belt of Scotland, assisting NHS Lothian and NHS Lanarkshire health boards in administering doses of the COVID-19 vaccines.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Four Scottish artists' work acquired by Government Art Collection

    Over 90 works from across the UK, including pieces by Alberta Whittle, Jamie Crewe, Rabiya Choudhry and Atelier E.B, will join the prestigious collection.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • A.I. used at sea for first time off coast of Scotland

    The Royal Navy are using Artificial Intelligence as part of an exercise taking place in waters off the Hebrides.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK-wide search is underway to find next City of Culture

    Scottish towns and cities encouraged to get involved as the UK Government look for 2025 winner

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government