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Alister Jack says despite factors affecting growth, the UK Government is prioritising halving inflation, growing the economy and reducing debt

• Updated: 26 July 2023

UK Government announces latest Scottish projects to receive investment from the £100 million UK Seafood Fund.

• Updated: 17 July 2023

Regions around Aberdeen and Glasgow chosen in joint agreement by UK Government and Scottish Government

• Updated: 30 June 2023

Alister Jack says the UK Government remains 'resolutely focused' on halving inflation, reducing debt and growing the economy

• Updated: 28 June 2023

New ONS figures show Scottish unemployment near record lows - but investing in jobs and skills still vital, says Alister Jack, as global economic issues persist

• Updated: 13 June 2023

UK Government prioritises halving inflation, reducing debt and growing the economy

• Updated: 31 May 2023

University of Stirling researchers - part-funded by £7.25m UK Government investment - pioneer programme to make pubs, cafes and restaurants more inclusive

• Updated: 19 May 2023

Even more community projects will be able to apply for UK Government’s expanded £150 million Community Ownership Fund.

• Updated: 12 May 2023

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack on the Coronation of His Majesty The King Charles III and The Queen Consort.

• Updated: 6 May 2023

Scotland Office Minister John Lamont's US trip promotes culture, investment and trade

• Updated: 13 April 2023

Prime Minister announces deal to join CPTPP – a huge trade bloc in the Indo-Pacific which will now have a total GDP of £11 trillion

• Updated: 31 March 2023

A £27 billion tax cut for business and a trio of freezes to help families with the cost-of-living headlined the Chancellor’s Spring Budget

• Updated: 16 March 2023

Alister Jack says PM's pledge to halve inflation, reduce debt and grow the economy is vital in the face of global challenges

• Updated: 1 March 2023

The next generation of battery technology will benefit from a new research facility at the University of St Andrews Eden Campus, helped by UK and Scottish Government funding.

• Updated: 15 February 2023

A total of 10 projects across Scotland receive grants from round two of the UK Government's flagship Levelling Up Fund.

• Updated: 20 January 2023

Minister Malcolm Offord signed the full deal, which includes £50m investment by the UK Government, at a joint event in Orkney.

• Updated: 20 January 2023

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack has made an order under section 35 of the Scotland Act 1998, preventing the Scottish Parliament’s Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill from proceeding to Royal Assent.

• Updated: 17 January 2023

The UK and Scottish governments jointly confirm that Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport and Forth Green Freeport have been successful in their bids

• Updated: 13 January 2023

Scottish Secretary says the UK Government policy of regional investment is delivering real dividends for communities across Scotland.

• Updated: 30 December 2022

Alister Jack says the focus must remain on driving down inflation and achieving sustainable economic recovery in the face of global challenges

• Updated: 21 December 2022