Information detailing what the Scotland Act Orders are and why they matter, the changes that have been made to the Orders and how the Orders are made.
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Latest Government News
- Decision: Farris, Laura - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Victims and Safeguarding jointly in the Home Office and Ministry of Justice - ACOBA advice
- Decision: Courtown, Patrick - former Deputy Chief Whip, House of Lords (Captain of The Queen’s Bodyguard of the Yeomen of the Guard) - ACOBA advice
- Decision: Afolami, Bim - Economic Secretary to the Treasury - ACOBA Advice
- Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England
- Transparency data: Small boat activity in the English Channel
- Guidance: Check risk categories for animals and animal products imported from the EU to Great Britain
- Bluetongue movement licences and designated slaughterhouses
- Form: Welfare of Animals (Transport) Order 2006: inspection application
- Unclaimed estates list
- Decision: CAC Outcome: NEU & Roedean School (1)
- Decision: Farris, Laura - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Victims and Safeguarding jointly in the Home Office and Ministry of Justice - ACOBA advice
- Decision: Courtown, Patrick - former Deputy Chief Whip, House of Lords (Captain of The Queen’s Bodyguard of the Yeomen of the Guard) - ACOBA advice
- Decision: Afolami, Bim - Economic Secretary to the Treasury - ACOBA Advice
- Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England
- Transparency data: Small boat activity in the English Channel
- Guidance: Check risk categories for animals and animal products imported from the EU to Great Britain
- Bluetongue movement licences and designated slaughterhouses
- Form: Welfare of Animals (Transport) Order 2006: inspection application
- Unclaimed estates list
- Decision: CAC Outcome: NEU & Roedean School (1)
Thursday, 13 February 2025
Wednesday, 12 February 2025
Scottish Secretary present to witness signing
Friday, 07 February 2025
UK Government Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill in conversation at the The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO), the Gathering event.
Monday, 03 February 2025
Scotland Office Minister’s visit to focus on clean energy
Friday, 31 January 2025
Ayrshire company gets massive boost with contract to manufacture 31 of 62 UK-produced vehicles purchased by Iraq’s Ministry of Interior
Thursday, 30 January 2025
Scotland Office Transparency Return July - September 2024
Thursday, 30 January 2025
Scotland Office Special Adviser Transparency Data July-Sept 2024
Thursday, 30 January 2025
Scotland Office Senior Official Transparency Data July 2024 - September 2024
Wednesday, 29 January 2025
A landmark Scottish rocket launch is set to solidify the UK as a European leader in the space sector.
Monday, 27 January 2025
Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill marked Holocaust Memorial Day by urging Scots to "unite in the stand against hatred, intolerance and prejudice"
Tuesday, 21 January 2025
The Scottish Secretary showcases the best of Scotland’s food and drink ahead of Burns Night
Tuesday, 21 January 2025
With unemployment rate at 3.8%, Ian Murray says focus on Plan for Change is vital to ensure access to well-paid work, encourage growth and raise living standards
Friday, 17 January 2025
GPC spend over £500: December 2024
Friday, 17 January 2025
Departmental spend over £25,000: December 2024
Wednesday, 15 January 2025
UK Government investment in the City Region and Growth Deal programme in Scotland is now £1.5 billion - meaning more than £3 billion in total.
Thursday, 09 January 2025
Joint Ministerial Working Group on Welfare, 22nd Meeting
Tuesday, 31 December 2024
The Scottish Secretary has congratulated the Scots honoured in the King’s 2025 New Year Honours list
Tuesday, 31 December 2024
The Scottish Secretary has congratulated the Scots honoured in the King’s 2025 New Year Honours list
Tuesday, 31 December 2024
Ahead of the Bells, Secretary of State for Scotland Ian Murray reflects on 2024 and looks ahead to 2025
Monday, 23 December 2024
Scottish Secretary Ian Murray welcomes Community Ownership Fund investment in 11 projects in Scotland including hubs for the arts, sports and music
Saturday, 21 December 2024
Scottish Secretary Ian Murray has spoken about the Lockerbie bombing, on the 36th anniversary of the atrocity [21 December 2024]
Friday, 20 December 2024
UK Gov backs deal by Spanish shipbuilder Navantia to save 350 Scottish jobs at yards in Fife and on Lewis, safeguarding cornerstone of defence and clean energy
Wednesday, 18 December 2024
Ian Murray says while the stats are disappointing, long-term growth remains a priority, with UK Government's Plan for Change delivering vital reform
Tuesday, 17 December 2024
Scottish Secretary chooses Ukrainian schoolgirl’s artwork for Christmas card
Thursday, 12 December 2024
Departmental spend over £25,000: November 2024
Thursday, 12 December 2024
Departmental spend over £25,000: October 2024
Thursday, 12 December 2024
GPC spend over £500: November 2024
Thursday, 12 December 2024
GPC spend over £500: October 2024
Thursday, 12 December 2024
GPC spend over £500: September 2024
Wednesday, 11 December 2024
Scotland Office Senior Officials Transparency April-June 2024
Tuesday, 10 December 2024
The Scottish Secretary has started the Parliamentary process to allow the Scottish Government to fully enact legislation to pardon miners prosecuted in Scotland
Thursday, 28 November 2024
Scotland Office - Special Advisers Return April-June 2024
Thursday, 28 November 2024
Scotland Office - Ministerial Transparency Return - April - June 2024
Wednesday, 27 November 2024
New Scottish GDP figures published for September 2024
Friday, 22 November 2024
Ministers hear from families, public bodies and charities to tackle issues including wages, work and welfare and help those most in need.
Tuesday, 12 November 2024
The unemployment rate in Scotland is 3.3 per cent
Monday, 11 November 2024
Seven Scots included in first ever recipients of the Elizabeth Emblem.
Thursday, 07 November 2024
Scottish Secretary writes to local authorities following the Budget.
Monday, 04 November 2024
Ian Murray will make his first official overseas visit to Norway this week, as the UK strengthens its relationship with key international partner.
Wednesday, 30 October 2024
Chancellor takes long-term decisions to restore stability, rebuild Britain and protect working people across Scotland.
Thursday, 17 October 2024
Ian Murray today signed an SAO to ensure the Scottish Government’s new Pension Age Disability Payment is recognised in the same way as Attendance Allowance.
Thursday, 10 October 2024
Ian Murray welcomes recommendations by Joseph Rowntree Foundation and vows to work with Scottish Government to tackle associated issues and break down barriers
Friday, 27 September 2024
Appointment marks the first time Scotland’s three law officers have all been female
Wednesday, 25 September 2024
Ian Murray says difficult short-term decisions must be made for long-term gain
Friday, 20 September 2024
Departmental spend over £25,000: August 2024
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