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From Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland
  • UK Government working hard to provide sustainable economic growth

    Michael Moore said the scale of the global economic problems means the Coalition Government has to use 'our whole economic arsenal to help people and companies across Britain.'

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

  • Scottish business and exports at forefront of UK's growth agenda

    Firms in Scotland were given a unique chance to make their voices heard as part of an ongoing Review of UK Competitiveness in Edinburgh earlier…

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

  • Publication of the UKBA report "Common Travel Area: Review of New Arrangement at Northern Ireland Sea Ports"

    The Scotland Office Minister David Mundell has welcomed the publication of the UKBA report

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

  • Benefits of the UK to be examined in detail

    The UK government will undertake a programme of work to inform and support the debate on Scotland's future within the UK. 

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

  • June Labour Market Statistics for Scotland

    Unemployment in Scotland fell by 14,000, to 220,000 in the period February to April 2012, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS) data released today.

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

  • Joint Exchequer Committee Communique

    Second meeting of the Joint Exchequer Committee and the first since the Scotland Act 2012 received Royal Assent.

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

  • Secretary of State thanks Scotland for Olympic Torch support

    The Secretary of State for Scotland today thanked people from all corners of Scotland for their fantastic support for the Torch Relay. His message…

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

  • Electronic Systems in Energy

    Michael Moore, Scotland's Secretary of State, delivers a Keynote address at the NMI conference 'Electronic Systems in Energy'.

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

  • £50m UK funding will help catapult offshore power into future

    UK Government funding is set to help transform research into the renewables sector in Scotland and secure affordable and clean energy for future generations

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

  • UK Government announces tug funding for Scotland

    The Secretary of State for Scotland Michael Moore today (Tuesday 12 June) confirmed the UK Government will continue to fund an Emergency Towing Vessel for the rest of the Spending Review up to 2015.

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

  • Scotland fired up by Olympic flame's arrival, says Moore

    The people of Scotland have given the Olympic torch relay an "overwhelming and incredible welcome" as it begins its route through the country, the Secretary of State for Scotland said today.

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

  • £32 million of additional UK Government funding for superfast broadband in Scotland

    The Government has today announced that it is making available a further £32 million of funding to ensure that Scotland is on track with its plans to deliver superfast broadband.

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

  • Olympic torch relay arrives in Scotland

    Having the Olympic Torch is a superb chance to show off the best of Scotland and will celebrate the role that Scottish people, places and businesses are playing in London 2012 the Secretary of State said today.

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

  • Secretary of State for Scotland welcomes Diageo investment

    Minister welcomes firm's £1 billion expansion plans for distilleries

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

  • Giant Olympic rings unveiled in Glasgow

    The 10m wide 5m tall stainless steel sculpture has been installed in George Square in the city centre and will form a backdrop for a series of Olympic celebrations in Glasgow this summer.

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

  • Moore: Auto manufacturing can drive Scotland's economy

    Helping Scottish firms to manufacture, compete in global markets and increase their exports is a key aim for the UK Government and one which will help the economy stabilise and grow, the Secretary of State for Scotland said …

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

  • Scotland's businesses on winning streak with 2012 Olympics

    The news that Scottish companies have secured contracts worth over £30 million as a result of the London 2012 Olympic Games was welcomed by the Secretary of State for Scotland today.

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

  • Moore pledges UK Government commitment to renewables energy

    The future success of Scotland's renewables sector is best served by  partnering the country's natural resource to the support offered by being part of the UK, the Secretary of State for Scotland Michael Moore said.

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

  • Forth Bridge bid for World Heritage Status "good for Scotland" say Moore

    The Forth Bridge is one of two new sites recommended to go forward as the UK's next World Heritage nominations

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

  • Moore urges Scottish cities to seize ultrafast broadband chance

    The UK Government announced earlier this month that Aberdeen, Dundee and Perth are eligible to bid for a share of a £50 million funding pot designed to help them roll out ultrafast-broadband.

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