Scotland’s diverse LGBT community and equality campaigners will be celebrated at a reception in Edinburgh tonight [23 February 2017].
Scotland Office
- Press release: Digital record of the Coronation unveiled for the first time in history
- Transparency data: Royal Courts of Justice Cause List
- Guidance: Apply for a certificate of exemption to keep an XL Bully dog (Scotland only)
- Policy paper: Communiqués from the Interministerial Group for Net Zero, Energy and Climate Change
- Changes to the use of OneDrive
- Press release: Mother and son to pay more than £5,000 for obstructing work of MCA
- Open consultation: Updating the domestic homicide review statutory guidance
- Guidance: MLA guidelines for authorities outside of the UK
- Guidance: Upper Tribunal (Tax and Chancery) register of cases
- Transparency data: Asylum Support Tribunal cases listed for hearing
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.
Scottish Secretary David Mundell and UK Ambassador to Germany showcase 2017 Edinburgh International Film Festival
The Scottish Secretary was in Brussels to discuss how the UK Government is representing Scotland as the UK prepares to leave the EU.
Latest Scottish Government Global Connections Survey shows the rest of the UK continues to be Scotland’s largest market for exports.
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.
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.
The UK Government has today [Thursday 12 January] fired the starting gun on the competition to find the UK City of Culture 2021.
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
The Scotch whisky industry celebrated its contribution to the UK’s economy at a reception in London last night (6 December).
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.
The Aberdeen City Region Deal was launched today (November 21) with the official signing of the £250million agreement.
Unemployment in Scotland fell by 14,000 in the period July to September 2016, and now stands at 129,000 according to data released today.
This St Andrew's Day, help us celebrate Scotland's positive impact across the world and the people that make it possible.
Scotland Office Minister Andrew Dunlop hosted a roundtable with the Scotch Whisky Association & UK Government officials on Wednesday 9 November.
The Secretary of State for Scotland spoke to the NFUS at their annual conference and paid tribute to the "success story" of Scottish farming.
UK and Scottish government ministers met as part of the process to transfer the remaining welfare powers under the Scotland Act 2016.
UK and Scottish government ministers met as part of the process to transfer the remaining welfare powers under the Scotland Act 2016.
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.
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.
David Mundell will meet Highland businesses today [Friday 9 September] as part of the UK Government’s work to prepare for EU negotiations.
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.
90 fewer suppliers on Scottish high streets after UK Government’s landmark blanket ban on former “legal highs” commenced
Scottish Secretary David Mundell witnessed how the redevelopment of HM Naval Base Clyde will continue to provide regional and national benefits.
Scottish Secretary David Mundell is to hold a series of meetings over the summer with key sectors of Scottish society.
The UK Government is to boost this year’s Edinburgh International Culture Summit with a £50,000 contribution.
Statement from Andrew Dunlop following his reappointment as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Scotland Office.
Today [Thursday 14 July] sees a major milestone in the transfer of new powers from Westminster to Holyrood under the Scotland Act 2016.
Scottish fishermen have received a boost with the announcement today that the UK Government is to lift the ban on overseas trading of skates and rays quotas.
The UK Government is to commit funding for the emergency towing vessel, currently based off the coast of Scotland, Transport Minister Robert Goodwill announced today.
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.
Secretary of State for Scotland David Mundell said:
Speaking at the Oil and Gas Industry Conference 2016, the Scotland Office minister highlighted UK Government support for the industry.
The enormous contribution of volunteers to life in Scotland was recognised by the UK Government today.
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.
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.
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.
Yesterday Her Majesty The Queen announced the UK Government’s legislative programme for the year ahead.
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.
Unemployment in Scotland rose by 8,000 in the period January to March 2016, and now stands at 169,000.
The Secretary of State for Scotland today made clear his wish to work in partnership with the new Scottish Government.
Unemployment in Scotland rose by 20,000 and stands at 171,000 in the period December 2015 to February 2016.
The Scotland Act has received Royal Assent and now becomes law.
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.
Air links between Dundee and London have been secured for a further six months.
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