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  • Ambitious future for Naval Shipbuilding in the UK

    Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has unveiled an ambitious new National Shipbuilding Strategy which meets the challenge set by Sir John Parker last November and sets out plans for the first batch of Type 31e frigates.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Glasgow engineers scope century of submarine innovation

    An innovative firm of Glaswegian engineers are celebrating 100 years of being the sole periscope and optronics mast supplier to the Royal Navy’s submarines today.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK Government extends guarantee for Scottish farmers and crofters

    Around 11,300 farmers will benefit from a £42 million funding extension as the UK Government guarantees EU funding for another year.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK government committed to maximising economic opportunity in North Sea

    New Energy Minister Richard Harrington has told oil and gas leaders they have the ‘full support’ of the UK government.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary salutes Scots troops who keep us safe at home and abroad

    The Defence Secretary today met Scottish troops who are about to deploy to Iraq as the vanguard of the UK and allied fight against Daesh and international terrorism.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK Government reaction to GERS

    Figures published today show that Scotland's deficit is more than three times higher than that of the UK as a whole

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New ePassport gates opened at Edinburgh Airport

    Border Force trebled the number of ePassport gates allowing more opportunity to use this automated, fast and secure route through the border.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • August labour market statistics

    Scotland’s employment has reached a record high.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK Government invests £3.5m in Ayrshire

    Secretary of State for Scotland, David Mundell, announces UK Government funding for HALO regeneration project in Kilmarnock.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Scotland’s HALO Trust is leading mines clearance and supporting the local economy

    Priti Patel praised mine clearance workers during a visit to the HALO Trust's headquarters just outside Dumfries.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK Government bids to unlock new markets for scotch whisky

    The UK Government is working to reduce export tariffs on scotch whisky and other landmark Scottish produce as we leave the EU.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary visits the nation’s future Flagship

    Sir Michael Fallon visited the largest and most powerful ship built for the Royal Navy for the first time at sea today.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK Government invests in Scotland

    The Edinburgh and South East of Scotland City Region Deal has been signed, with £300m investment from the UK Government

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Huge economic boost for Scotland as Transport Secretary confirms new HS2 routes

    HS2 will mean faster journeys for passengers travelling to and from Scotland.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary announces new Maritime Patrol Aircraft squadrons

    The Defence Secretary has announced the numbers of the UK’s two new Maritime Patrol Aircraft squadrons and the first commanding officer.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Francesca Osowska to leave Scotland Office

    The Scotland Office has announced that Director Francesca Osowska will be leaving the department later this year.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Foreign investors see opportunities in Scotland

    New figures published today by the Department for International Trade show Scotland attracted 183 inward investment projects in 2016-17.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Scottish economy returning to growth

    New figures show encouragement for Scottish economy as first period of growth in two quarters

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Jobs boost as North Sea field makes first oil delivery

    Energy Secretary Greg Clark has welcomed the first delivery of oil from one of the largest new drilling operations in the North Sea.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Queen's Speech 2017: What it means for Scotland

    Her Majesty The Queen has delivered the 2017 Queen’s Speech. It sets out the government’s agenda for the coming session.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government