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From Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland
  • UK shielding Scotland from oil price drop, says Carmichael

    Scottish Secretary responds to questions at Scottish Affairs Committee.

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

  • Thousands of Scots to benefit from cold weather payments

    People on low incomes to get extra government help to turn up the heating this winter.

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

  • Number of Scottish workless households falls

    ONS figures released today have shown that the number of workless households in Scotland has fallen by 38,000 over the last year.

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

  • UK supporting Scotland's energy needs

    Report looking at the UK’s energy security for this and up-coming winters.

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

  • Further evidence that long term economic plan is working

    David Mundell welcomes latest positive report on Scottish economy.

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

  • UK Government is delivering the vow

    Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael says pledge to devolve further powers to Scottish Parliament is on track.

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

  • Shetland islands welcome superfast broadband

    Shetland becomes first Scottish island to benefit from rollout of fibre broadband.

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

  • Unemployment falls again in Scotland

    Latest statistics show unemployment is down and Scottish GDP continues to grow.

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

  • Scotland within the UK

    Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael makes a statement to the House of Commons about the plans to devolve more powers to the Scottish Parliament.

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

  • Pledge on further devolution being met says Alistair Carmichael

    Scottish Secretary says UK Government will deliver on its pledge for more powers for Scottish Parliament.

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

  • Faslane to benefit from significant investment

    MOD awards £3.2 billion of contracts to support the management of the UK's naval bases including Faslane.

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

  • Scottish economy continues to strengthen

    Economic report shows Scottish economy is expected to continue to grow into 2015

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

  • Islands Framework on Carmichael's agenda

    Scottish Secretary writes to the three island councils to develop plans for implementing the Islands Framework.

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

  • Carmichael welcomes Commission's commitment to delivery of new powers

    Scottish Secretary responds to Lord Smith's statement

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

  • More powers for Scottish Parliament

    I want to turn referendum energy into action says Lord Smith.

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

  • Scottish independence referendum – what's next?

    The Scottish independence referendum took place on 18 September 2014. On this page, you’ll find useful information about what happens next.

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

  • Scottish Independence Referendum: statement by the Prime Minister

    "The people of Scotland have spoken" said Prime Minister David Cameron following the outcome of the Scottish independence referendum.

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

  • Our UK family will work together for a stronger, better Scotland

    Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael comments on result of Scottish independence referendum.

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

  • September Labour Market Statistics for Scotland

    Latest unemployment statistics for Scotland published.

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

  • Danny Alexander answers #indyref questions during Facebook Q&A

    Ahead of the Scottish independence referendum on 18 September Danny Alexander discussed the issues live on Facebook.

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