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From Secretary of State for Scotland
  • UK Government reaction to GERS

    Figures published today show that Scotland's deficit is more than three times higher than that of the UK as a whole

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • August labour market statistics

    Scotland’s employment has reached a record high.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Scotland’s HALO Trust is leading mines clearance and supporting the local economy

    Priti Patel praised mine clearance workers during a visit to the HALO Trust's headquarters just outside Dumfries.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK Government bids to unlock new markets for scotch whisky

    The UK Government is working to reduce export tariffs on scotch whisky and other landmark Scottish produce as we leave the EU.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK Government invests in Scotland

    The Edinburgh and South East of Scotland City Region Deal has been signed, with £300m investment from the UK Government

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Francesca Osowska to leave Scotland Office

    The Scotland Office has announced that Director Francesca Osowska will be leaving the department later this year.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Scottish economy returning to growth

    New figures show encouragement for Scottish economy as first period of growth in two quarters

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Jobs boost as North Sea field makes first oil delivery

    Energy Secretary Greg Clark has welcomed the first delivery of oil from one of the largest new drilling operations in the North Sea.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Queen's Speech 2017: What it means for Scotland

    Her Majesty The Queen has delivered the 2017 Queen’s Speech. It sets out the government’s agenda for the coming session.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Mundell congratulates Scots recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours

    David Mundell has congratulated Scots honoured by the Queen, including Billy Connolly and Judy Murray

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • David Mundell in Peterhead and Aberdeen

    Scottish Secretary David Mundell has visited north-east Scotland today to meet fishermen’s representatives in Peterhead and businesses in Aberdeen.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • David Mundell MP reappointed Secretary of State for Scotland

    The Rt Hon David Mundell MP has been reappointed as Secretary of State for Scotland.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK Market Supports Half A Million Scottish Jobs

    New figures published today show that around one in four of all Scottish jobs depend on the UK domestic market.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Fullerton Lecture

    Scotland and the UK outside the EU: bold, global and outward looking

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • MARCH LABOUR MARKET STATISTICS FOR SCOTLAND 2017

    Unemployment in Scotland fell by 16,000 in the period November 2016 to January 2017, and now stands at 129,000, according to ONS data.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • David Mundell: Celebrating Scotland’s LGBT Community

    Scotland’s diverse LGBT community and equality campaigners will be celebrated at a reception in Edinburgh tonight [23 February 2017].

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • February 2017 Labour Market Statistics for Scotland

    Unemployment in Scotland increased by 6,000 in the period October to December 2016, and now stands at 135,000, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS) data released today.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Berlin Embassy reception for Edinburgh International Film Festival

    Scottish Secretary David Mundell and UK Ambassador to Germany showcase 2017 Edinburgh International Film Festival

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • David Mundell in Brussels: Getting the best deal for the whole of the UK

    The Scottish Secretary was in Brussels to discuss how the UK Government is representing Scotland as the UK prepares to leave the EU.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK Government leads Burns Night celebrations around the world

    The UK Government will be leading the celebrations of the legacy of Robert Burns this week with a reception at Lancaster House in London and the launch of a new a video showing armed forces personnel and diplomatic staff acr…

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government