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  • Foreign Secretary: Scotland's voice in the world is stronger as part of UK

    The Foreign Affairs Select Committee today published evidence submitted by the UK Government to its inquiry into the foreign policy implications of and for a separate Scotland

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK Green Investment Bank gets green light from Europe

    Plans by the UK Government to set up the world's first Green Investment Bank (UK GIB) have been approved by the European Commission today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Defence Secretary: Scotland is better protected and more secure as part of UK

    The House of Commons Defence Committee last night published evidence submitted by the UK Government to its inquiry into the defence implications of possible Scottish independence.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • October Labour Market Statistics for Scotland

    Unemployment in Scotland increased by 7,000, to 222,000 in the period June to August 2012, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS) data released today. The Scottish unemployment rate is 8.2 per cent, which is above…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • David Cameron signs historic deal granting Scottish referendum

    PM signs deal with Scotland's First Minister today granting Holyrood the power to hold a historic referendum on independence.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning 15 October 2012

    EU Justice Opt out, Malala Yousafzai, Scotland, Andrew mitchell, UK in EU were discussed at this press briefing.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Statement on referendum discussions with Scottish Government

    After the completion of referendum talks this afternoon between Michael Moore and Nicola Sturgeon, the following joint statement was issued:…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Joints Statement following discussions on referendum between Secretary of State for Scotland and Deputy First Minister

    Further substantial progress towards agreement was reached this afternoon between the Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and the Secretary…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Approaching the independence referendum: the legal issues

    Lord Wallace of Tankerness QC delivered a speech on legal issues related to devolution.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Separate Scotland would have to negotiate EU membership

    How devolution would affect Scotland's membership of the European Union.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK government will stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Holyrood on alcohol pricing court case

    Clarification of the UK government's position on alcohol pricing currently being challenged in the European Court.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Scotland set to host largest military exercise in Europe

    Scotland will host elements of the largest tactically-focused military exercise in Europe from 1 October, when Exercise Joint Warrior begins.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Moore welcomes UK Green Investment Bank appointments

    The Secretary of State for Scotland has welcomed the news that Shaun Kingsbury has been appointed as the Chief Executive of the UK Green Investment Bank (UK GIB), which is headquartered in Edinburgh.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Joint statement on referendum talks

    The Secretary of State for Scotland Michael Moore and Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon today issued a joint statement after talks at St…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Secretary of State welcomes EU Agriculture Commissioner to Scotland

    Michael Moore met with Dacian Ciolos, the EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, to discuss specific Scottish interests in the ongoing EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) reform negotiations

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Moore: Arrival of HMS Ambush signals commitment to strong defence footprint in Scotland

    The Secretary of State for Scotland today welcomed the arrival of HMS Ambush to HM Naval Base Clyde. 

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Moore: Both governments want to make referendum work

    Scottish Secretary Michael Moore and Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon met in Edinburgh today to discuss the independence referendum. Following…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • September Labour Market Statistics for Scotland

    Unemployment in Scotland increased by 4,000, to 223,000 in the period May to July 2012, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS) data released today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Press briefing afternoon 12 September 2012

    The Eurozone, advisors, national debt, Hillsborough, embassy security and Scotland were discussed at this press briefing.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Secretary of State attends reception for Olympians and Paralympians

    Olympians and Paralympians from Scotland have had the chance to shine on the world stage this summer as part of Team GB.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government