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Lord Duncan visits The HALO Kilmarnock

UK Government Minister for Scotland Lord Duncan visited the site of The HALO Kilmarnock, an ambitious regeneration project.

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November 2017 labour market statistics for Scotland

Employment in Scotland increased by 2,000 over the quarter, and increased by 46,000 over the year to stand at 2,652,000.

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David Mundell Promoting Scottish Trade on Norway Trip

The Secretary of State for Scotland, David Mundell, will travel to Norway this week [8-9 November 2017] to support trade and investment in Scotland.

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Lord Duncan visits Lewis and Harris

The UK Government Minister for Scotland has hosted a series of roundtables, completing a two day tour to discuss the implications of Brexit for Na h-Eileanan Siar.

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UK Government extends guarantee for Scottish farmers and crofters

Around 11,300 farmers will benefit from a £42 million funding extension as the UK Government guarantees EU funding for another year.

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UK Government reaction to GERS

Figures published today show that Scotland's deficit is more than three times higher than that of the UK as a whole

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New ePassport gates opened at Edinburgh Airport

Border Force trebled the number of ePassport gates allowing more opportunity to use this automated, fast and secure route through the border.

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New ePassport gates opened at Edinburgh Airport

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Border Force trebled the number of ePassport gates allowing more opportunity to use this automated, fast and secure route through the border.

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August labour market statistics

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Scotland’s employment has reached a record high.

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UK Government invests £3.5m in Ayrshire

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Secretary of State for Scotland, David Mundell, announces UK Government funding for HALO regeneration project in Kilmarnock.

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UK Government invests in Scotland

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The Edinburgh and South East of Scotland City Region Deal has been signed, with £300m investment from the UK Government

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Scottish economy returning to growth

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New figures show encouragement for Scottish economy as first period of growth in two quarters

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Queen's Speech 2017: What it means for Scotland

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Her Majesty The Queen has delivered the 2017 Queen’s Speech. It sets out the government’s agenda for the coming session.

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Mundell congratulates Scots recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours

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David Mundell has congratulated Scots honoured by the Queen, including Billy Connolly and Judy Murray

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David Mundell in Peterhead and Aberdeen

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Scottish Secretary David Mundell has visited north-east Scotland today to meet fishermen’s representatives in Peterhead and businesses in Aberdeen.

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Scottish families will soon see bills cut as date announced for the launch of Tax Free Childcare

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Launch of new Childcare Choices website means parents now able to find available UK Government support

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Sir Tom Hunter delivers annual Dover House Lecture

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The Scottish entrepreneur covered a range of topics such as start-ups and the Scottish education system at the Dover House Lecture.

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Number of Scottish workless households falls

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ONS figures released today have shown that the number of workless households in Scotland has fallen by 38,000 over the last year.

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