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  • 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

  • 8 benefits to Scotland from the UK’s Defence and Armed Forces

    The UK Armed Forces have a proud and distinguished history, here are 8 benefits to Scotland.

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

  • Scandinavian services would require Scandinavian taxes warns Carmichael

    Scottish Secretary calls for clarity on how much extra tax Scots would be required to pay to adopt Scandinavian style services.

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

  • University of Edinburgh to help spread technology across Africa

    UK Government funding helps to make latest agricultural technology available in Africa.

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

  • Scottish independence referendum: Decision day approaches

    Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael outlines why deciding how to vote in the referendum is not a decision to be taken lightly.

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

  • Got #indyref questions? Join our Facebook Q&A with Danny Alexander

    Danny Alexander will answer your questions during a live Facebook chat on Thursday 21 August, 6pm.

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

  • 10 point plan for Scottish islands

    UK Government and Scotland's islands councils agree new framework.

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