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  • 5 things you might not know about Scotland's new powers

    More powers are coming to Scotland through the Scotland Bill - find out more about what they are, and why they matter.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Edinburgh's military tattoo heads down under

    The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo will take place in Australia and New Zealand in February 2016.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Advocate General for Scotland appointed

    The UK government has announced that Richard Keen QC has been appointed as the Advocate General for Scotland.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • 5 reasons why the Scotland Bill is important for Scotland

    The Scotland Bill is one of the most important pieces of legislation that will be taken forward by this Government.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Scotland Bill published on day one of new parliament

    Legislation will deliver on Smith Commission Agreement and make Scottish Parliament one of the world's most powerful devolved parliaments.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • 17 of the Bills included in Queen's Speech extend to Scotland

    UK Government's legislative programme 'means positive change for people across Scotland', says Scottish Secretary David Mundell.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Scotland Office memorandum leak: Cabinet Office inquiry statement

    This statement follows the completion of an inquiry into a leaked Scotland Office memorandum.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK Government investment gets Scottish cities superconnected

    Small businesses in Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Perth now have extra time to apply for £3,000 grants for better broadband.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Scottish cities to get free public wifi

    Public buildings across Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Perth will be transformed into free wifi hotspots, it was announced today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Womenomics could unlock huge potential for Scottish growth

    Review considers how to unlock the full potential of women to Scotland's economy.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • First Islands Summit staged in Shetland

    Lerwick hosts first annual islands summit between the 3 islands councils and the UK Government.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Budget extends helping hand to Scottish families and firms

    Scottish Secretary welcomes a budget which is 'another positive step forward for Scotland'.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Employment figures published

    Scottish Secretary says March Labour Market Statistics for Scotland 'round off a remarkable period of success for this government'.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK ministers: Scotland can be proud of UK Ebola fight

    Scots have made a ‘profound contribution’ to the UK’s Ebola response in Sierra Leone, Baroness Northover and Alistair Carmichael said today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Great opportunities beckon for Scotland's communities

    Scottish Secretary highlights community opportunities during visit to Kintyre.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Expenditure and revenue figures

    Government Expenditure & Revenue Scotland 2013-14 shows Scottish borrowing higher than UK average.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Scotland's changing

    Leaflet explaining devolution changes being sent to Scottish households.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Mexican President visits Aberdeen

    Scottish Secretary champions Scottish Oil & Gas sector with Mexican President.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK Minister: Scottish charities ‘on front line of fight against global poverty’

    Scottish charities are encouraged to apply for funding from the Department for International Development.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Informing Scotland on historic new powers

    UK Government taking steps to ensure people have a better understanding of the devolution settlement.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government