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Press release: Local treasures in Scotland saved through UK Government funding

Scottish Secretary Ian Murray welcomes Community Ownership Fund investment in 11 projects in Scotland including hubs for the arts, sports and music

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The Lockerbie bombing

Scottish Secretary Ian Murray has spoken about the Lockerbie bombing, on the 36th anniversary of the atrocity [21 December 2024]

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Scottish Secretary welcomes Harland & Wolff buy out

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

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Scottish Secretary reacts to GDP figures for October 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

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Ukrainian cherub to be official Scotland Office card

Scottish Secretary chooses Ukrainian schoolgirl’s artwork for Christmas card

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Transparency data: Departmental spend over £25,000: November 2024

Departmental spend over £25,000: November 2024

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Transparency data: Departmental spend over £25,000: October 2024

Departmental spend over £25,000: October 2024

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Transparency data: GPC spend over £500: November 2024

GPC spend over £500: November 2024

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Transparency data: GPC spend over £500: October 2024

GPC spend over £500: October 2024

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Transparency data: GPC spend over £500: September 2024

GPC spend over £500: September 2024

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Transparency data: Scotland Office Senior Officials Transparency April June 2024

Scotland Office Senior Officials Transparency April-June 2024

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Scotland Act Order to Enable Scottish Miners’ Pardons

The Scottish Secretary has started the Parliamentary process to allow the Scottish Government to fully enact legislation to pardon miners prosecuted in Scotland

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Transparency data: Scotland Office Special Advisers Return April June 2024

Scotland Office - Special Advisers Return April-June 2024

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Transparency data: Scotland Office Ministerial Transparency Return April June 2024

Scotland Office - Ministerial Transparency Return - April - June 2024

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Press release: Scottish Secretary responds to Scottish GDP figures

New Scottish GDP figures published for September 2024

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Press release: Child Poverty Taskforce holds first Scottish summit

Ministers hear from families, public bodies and charities to tackle issues including wages, work and welfare and help those most in need.

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Scottish Secretary reacts to Labour Market Statistics

The unemployment rate in Scotland is 3.3 per cent

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Scottish Secretary reacts to Labour Market Statistics

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The unemployment rate in Scotland is 3.3 per cent

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Press release: Elizabeth Emblem commemorates public servants who died in line of duty

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Seven Scots included in first ever recipients of the Elizabeth Emblem.

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Press release: Almost £1.4bn of local growth projects confirmed across Scotland

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Scottish Secretary writes to local authorities following the Budget.

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Scottish Secretary champions energy sector on visit to Norway

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Ian Murray will make his first official overseas visit to Norway this week, as the UK strengthens its relationship with key international partner.

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Press release: A Budget to fix the foundations and deliver change for Scotland

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Chancellor takes long-term decisions to restore stability, rebuild Britain and protect working people across Scotland.

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Scottish Secretary signs Scotland Act Order (SAO)

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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.

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Scottish Secretary pledges to take action on poverty

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Ian Murray welcomes recommendations by Joseph Rowntree Foundation and vows to work with Scottish Government to tackle associated issues and break down barriers

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Press release: Advocate General for Scotland, Catherine Smith KC, sworn in

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Appointment marks the first time Scotland’s three law officers have all been female

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Scottish Secretary reacts to GDP for July 2024

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Ian Murray says difficult short-term decisions must be made for long-term gain

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Transparency data: Departmental spend over £25,000: August 2024

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Departmental spend over £25,000: August 2024

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Transparency data: GPC spend over £500: August 2024

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GPC spend over £500: August 2024

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Scottish Secretary responds to GDP for June 2024 and Q2, 2024

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Ian Murray underlines government mission for growth, with Scotland playing a critical part in rebuilding UK economy

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Press release: UK and Scottish Governments announce joint plan to secure industrial future of Grangemouth

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UK and Scottish Governments announce joint plan to secure industrial future of Grangemouth

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Press release: UK and Scottish governments announce joint plan to secure industrial future of Grangemouth

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The UK and Scottish governments respond to Petroineos’ decision to close Grangemouth oil refinery.

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Secretary of State for Scotland reacts to LMS for September 2024

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Ian Murray says UK Government is prioritising making work pay, tackling poverty and growing the economy despite inheriting challenging finances

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Scottish Secretary responds to GDP for June 2024 and Q2, 2024

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Ian Murray underlines government mission for growth, with Scotland playing a critical part in rebuilding UK economy

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GERS stats show higher public spending for Scotland as part of UK

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The annual Government Expenditure and Revenue report underlines the collective economic strength of the UK, says Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill

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Corporate report: Scotland Office and OAG Annual Report and Accounts 2023 2024

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Scotland Office and Office of the Advocate General for Scotland Annual Report and Accounts 2023-2024

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Press release: Ian Murray has been appointed Secretary of State for Scotland

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Ian Murray has been appointed Secretary of State for Scotland

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David Mundell: Celebrating Scotland’s LGBT Community

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

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February 2017 Labour Market Statistics for Scotland

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

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Berlin Embassy reception for Edinburgh International Film Festival

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

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

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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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The UK continues to be Scotland’s largest market for trade.

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Latest Scottish Government Global Connections Survey shows the rest of the UK continues to be Scotland’s largest market for exports.

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UK Government leads Burns Night celebrations around the world

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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 across the world reciting Burns’ poetry.

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Export statistics show importance of UK Market

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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.

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UK City of Culture 2021

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The UK Government has today [Thursday 12 January] fired the starting gun on the competition to find the UK City of Culture 2021.

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New emergency towing vessel for Scotland

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A new, better tugboat, the Ievoli Black, will take over emergency towing duties around the north coast of Scotland from the turn of the year

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