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From Secretary of State for Scotland
  • New figures published today reveal Scotland’s trade with the rest of the UK is worth four times the country’s exports to the EU.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Figures show growing demand for beer, gin and whisky.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Unemployment in Scotland increased by 11,000 in the period September to November 2016, and now stands at 139,000, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS) data released today.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • A review looking at the uses of limited partnerships in the UK has been launched.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The Scotch whisky industry celebrated its contribution to the UK’s economy at a reception in London last night (6 December).

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The Scottish Government needs to embrace local devolution within Scotland if our great cities are not to be left behind those in England, David Mundell has warned.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The Defence Secretary has announced the steel cut for new Type 26 frigates will be in summer 2017, subject to final contract negotiations.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Chief Secretary to the Treasury, meets with finance ministers from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland for constructive discussion.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Prime Minister Theresa May chaired her first Joint Ministerial Committee meeting with devolved administration leaders at 10 Downing Street.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Prime Minister Theresa May will offer the devolved administrations a new forum to allow them to help shape the UK's EU exit strategy.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Today [21 October] at the Scottish Fashion Awards, Scottish Secretary David Mundell will present the award for Scottish Young Designer of the Year.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Scottish Secretary David Mundell met senior figures from Scotland’s food production sector in Glasgow,

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK and Scottish government ministers met as part of the process to transfer the remaining welfare powers under the Scotland Act 2016.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Official Statistics published today by HMRC show the Scotland-generated share of UK tax receipts fell from 8.1% in 2014/15 to 7.7% in 2015/16.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Two years on from the independence referendum, the Secretary of State for Scotland David Mundell spoke at IPPR Scotland to reiterate the value of Scotland being in the United Kingdom.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • David Mundell will meet Highland businesses today [Friday 9 September] as part of the UK Government’s work to prepare for EU negotiations.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The Scottish Parliament today takes on new powers which will allow it to adapt the existing UK welfare system more closely to Scotland’s needs.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Secretary of State for Scotland David Mundell has responded to today's Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (GERS) 2015/16 report.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Scottish Secretary David Mundell witnessed how the redevelopment of HM Naval Base Clyde will continue to provide regional and national benefits.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Scotland Act 2016 Ofcom provisions come into force.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government