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  • Scotland Office celebrates sporting success

    With just six weeks to go before Rio, athletes and those who work behind the scenes to create sporting success gathered in Glasgow last night.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Scotland’s three island councils meet with UK Government

    Scotland’s three island councils will meet the UK Government on Monday [27 June] in Kirkwall, for the second annual Islands Summit.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Statement from the Secretary of State for Scotland on the EU Referendum result

    Secretary of State for Scotland David Mundell said:

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • 26th British-Irish Council concludes in Glasgow

    The British-Irish Council held its 26th summit meeting today (17 June 2016) hosted by the Scottish government in Glasgow.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Joint Ministerial Working Group on Welfare have met to discuss Scotland Act 2016

    UK and Scottish government ministers met today to discuss the next steps on the transfer of welfare powers under the Scotland Act 2016.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • June Labour Market Stats for Scotland

    Unemployment in Scotland fell by 11,000 from February to April 2016, and now stands at 160,000, according to data released today.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Andrew Dunlop's speech to the Oil and Gas Industry Conference

    Speaking at the Oil and Gas Industry Conference 2016, the Scotland Office minister highlighted UK Government support for the industry.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK Government recognises Scottish volunteers

    The enormous contribution of volunteers to life in Scotland was recognised by the UK Government today.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Scottish education expertise to be shared across the pond

    David Mundell is in Texas to promote opportunities in Scotland. Visiting Dallas County Community College District, he hopes to forge new links between colleges in Dallas and Scotland.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • David Mundell: Global ambitions for Scottish oil and gas

    The Secretary of State for Scotland will today travel to Texas to build links with the US oil industry to help support the UK’s oil and gas sector.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Dundee-Amsterdam route starts today: UK Government funding boosts city economy

    A new international air link between Dundee and Amsterdam starts this morning [Monday 23 May], funded through the UK Government’s £7 million Regional Air Connectivity fund.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • New powers coming to the Scottish Parliament on Monday 23 May

    Monday marks a major milestone in the transfer of new powers to the Scottish Parliament, as the first law-making powers transfer from Westminster to Holyrood under the Scotland Act 2016.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Queen's Speech 2016: What it means for Scotland

    Yesterday Her Majesty The Queen announced the UK Government’s legislative programme for the year ahead.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Andrew Dunlop's speech to the WeDo Conference 2016

    Speaking at WeDo's annual conference, Scotland Office Minister Andrew Dunlop voiced his commitment to help make Scotland the most entrepreneurial place in the world.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • David Mundell: New Parliament, New Powers, New Partnership speech

    The Secretary of State for Scotland today made clear his wish to work in partnership with the new Scottish Government.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • PM call with Nicola Sturgeon: 6 May 2016

    Prime Minister David Cameron and Nicola Sturgeon, leader of the Scottish National Party, spoke by telephone this morning.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Cemfjord report published

    Capsize and sinking of Cemfjord with the loss of 8 lives in the Pentland Firth, Scotland.

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  • April 2016 Labour Market Statistics for Scotland

    Unemployment in Scotland rose by 20,000 and stands at 171,000 in the period December 2015 to February 2016.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Scotland Act 2016 receives Royal Assent

    The Scotland Act has received Royal Assent and now becomes law.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • David Mundell: A new era in Scottish politics is upon us

    The Secretary of State has hailed an “important moment in the story of our nation” as the Scotland Bill enters the final stage of its journey towards becoming law.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government