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  • Scottish independence referendum: Our place in the world

    Scottish Secretary says being part of the UK gives us a bigger role on the world stage.

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

  • Scotland analysis: work and pensions paper

    What Scottish independence would mean for social security, pensions and helping people into work.

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

  • Coast to coast on Islay

    Scottish Secretary goes back to his roots on Islay ahead of Scottish independence referendum Q&A.

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

  • Best of Scottish business receive Queen's Award for Enterprise

    Royal seal of approval for Scottish businesses as Queen's Award for Enterprise winners are announced.

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

  • Scottish independence referendum: 5 facts with 5 months to go

    There’s just 5 months until Scotland makes a big decision about its future. Make sure you’re in the know.

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

  • Scottish business confidence on the up

    Latest business survey confirms optimism amongst Scottish businesses continues to grow.

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

  • Defence in Scotland

    Armed Forces Minister has said 'UK defence is better together' during a visit to Royal Air Force air defence headquarters in Scotland.

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

  • Statistically speaking

    Scottish Secretary comments on latest labour market and GDP statistics.

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

  • Government confirms £2.7 billion deal to build new state-of-the-art trains

    Nearly 500 new carriages will be delivered to boost passenger services between London and Scotland.

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

  • More positive economic news

    Carmichael welcomes latest Bank of Scotland PMI report.

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

  • Dram fine export figures

    Scottish Secretary welcomes export increase for Scotch.

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

  • 700 new jobs for the North-east

    Scottish Secretary comments on Aberdeen jobs boost.

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

  • Threat to Scots Law coming from supporters of independence

    Alistair Carmichael's Scottish independence referendum speech to the Law Society of Scotland.

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

  • Scottish independence referendum: Law Society of Scotland speech

    Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael's speech to the Law Society of Scotland on the Scottish independence referendum.

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

  • Independence referendum: Energy Scotland analysis paper speech

    Scottish Secretary's speech from the launch of the latest Scotland analysis paper on energy.

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

  • “Energy bills will go up with independence” - Davey

    Edward Davey made the positive case for the UK’s single energy market, showing how independence would increase people’s energy bills.

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

  • Scottish referendum: Quebec results tells us Scottish result must be decisive

    Scottish Secretary says politicians must be prepared to accept Scottish independence referendum outcomes.

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

  • Carmichael hails £100m boost for Scottish businesses

    UK Government employment allowance will help Scottish businesses grow, expand and create jobs.

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

  • Thousands of Scots to benefit from new tax rules

    Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael welcomes introduction of key UK Government policy.

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

  • Milestone reached for Scotland Act

    Landmark in Scottish devolution process welcomed by Alistair Carmichael.

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