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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.
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
The Scottish Secretary has congratulated the Scots honoured in the King’s 2025 New Year Honours list
Ahead of the Bells, Secretary of State for Scotland Ian Murray reflects on 2024 and looks ahead to 2025
Scottish Secretary Ian Murray welcomes Community Ownership Fund investment in 11 projects in Scotland including hubs for the arts, sports and music
Scottish Secretary Ian Murray has spoken about the Lockerbie bombing, on the 36th anniversary of the atrocity [21 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
Ian Murray says while the stats are disappointing, long-term growth remains a priority, with UK Government's Plan for Change delivering vital reform
Scottish Secretary chooses Ukrainian schoolgirl’s artwork for Christmas card
The Scottish Secretary has started the Parliamentary process to allow the Scottish Government to fully enact legislation to pardon miners prosecuted in Scotland
Secretary of State Ian Murray and Minister for Scotland Kirsty McNeill have signed the White Ribbon Pledge, to help end Violence Against Women and Girls
New Scottish GDP figures published for September 2024
UK and Scottish Governments and Falkirk Council agree package to strengthen the local economy and create more than a thousand jobs over the next 10 years.
The unemployment rate in Scotland is 3.3 per cent
Seven Scots included in first ever recipients of the Elizabeth Emblem.
Scottish Secretary writes to local authorities following the Budget.
Ian Murray will make his first official overseas visit to Norway this week, as the UK strengthens its relationship with key international partner.
Chancellor takes long-term decisions to restore stability, rebuild Britain and protect working people across Scotland.
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.
UK Government accelerates "skills passport" and with Scottish Government strikes deal for Great British Energy to work with Scottish public bodies.
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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