tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications from The Rt Hon Douglas Alexander MP2026-03-25T14:16:30+00:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/jobs-energy-security-and-investment-boost-for-scotland2026-03-25T14:16:30+00:00Jobs, energy security and investment boost for ScotlandMajor wind factory set for Scotland creating 500 skilled jobs through drive for clean, homegrown power. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-government-commits-up-to-9-million-to-support-mossmorrans-future2026-03-23T16:38:40+00:00UK Government commits up to £9m to support Mossmorran's futureNew funding designed to help secure a successful future for the site and support the local economy and communities affected by the closure.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/scotland-france-ferry-link-moves-closer-with-3-million-uk-government-commitment2026-03-19T13:55:35+00:00Scotland-France ferry link moves closer with £3 million UK Government commitmentInvestment will upgrade vital Border Force and Customs infrastructure at the port.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/long-term-defence-commitment-in-scotland-helps-secure-jobs-and-billions-in-export-deals2026-03-16T16:27:16+00:00Long-term defence commitment in Scotland helps secure jobs and billions in export dealsIncreased defence investment and dedication to Scottish defence industry directly supported £1.1bn in inward investment with defence firm Thales, securing and sustaining over 500 jobs. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/scotland-set-for-skills-and-innovation-boost-as-50-million-defence-growth-deal-unveiled2026-03-12T12:00:03+00:00Scotland set for skills and innovation boost as £50 million defence growth deal unveiledScotland’s crucial role in UK defence is to be boosted, as Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, Luke Pollard and Secretary of State for Scotland, Douglas Alexander today launched a landmark £50 million Scotland Defen…tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/export-masterclasses-to-help-scottish-businesses-forge-eu-trade-links2026-03-03T14:42:01+00:00Export masterclasses to help Scottish businesses forge EU trade linksEvents from Scotland Office in partnership with local chambers of commerce in Glasgow, Dundee, Edinburgh and Inverness will 'turn Scottish business export potential into reality'tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/scottish-secretary-trade-defence-mission-to-the-indo-pacific2026-02-15T01:00:07+00:00Scottish Secretary Trade & Defence Mission to the Indo-PacificThis weekend [15 February 2026], the Scottish Secretary will travel to Australia, New Zealand & Singaporetag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/secretary-of-state-for-scotland-visits-navantia-in-methil2026-02-13T11:58:00+00:00Secretary of State for Scotland visits Navantia in MethilVisit marked one year of progress, new investment and a growing workforcetag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/secretary-of-state-for-scotland-and-advocate-general-for-scotland-respond-to-the-passing-of-lord-jim-wallace2026-01-30T15:25:42+00:00Secretary of State for Scotland and Advocate General for Scotland respond to the passing of Lord Jim WallaceStatements from the Secretary of State for Scotland Douglas Alexander and Advocate General for Scotland Baroness Catherine Smith of Cluny KC, following the passing of Lord Jim Wallace.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/half-a-a-billion-investment-to-upgrade-raf-typhoons-and-secure-1500-british-jobs2026-01-22T00:01:00+00:00Half a billion investment to upgrade RAF Typhoons and secure 1,500 British jobsThe government has this week committed over £650 million to upgrade the RAF's Typhoon fighter jet fleet, securing over 1,500 jobs across the UK.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/140m-scottish-local-growth-fund-to-drive-economic-growth2026-01-08T00:00:00+00:00£140m Scottish Local Growth Fund to drive economic growth Five Scottish regions to benefit from a share of a new £140 million UK Government Local Growth Fund.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-celebrates-scots-in-hm-the-kings-new-year-honours-list2025-12-30T00:01:04+00:00UK celebrates Scots in HM The King's New Year Honours List114 people from Scotland who have contributed to their community and country are celebrated in His Majesty The King’s New Year Honours today (Dec 30). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/500-jobs-protected-at-grangemouth-as-uk-government-partners-with-ineos-to-save-vital-plants-future2025-12-17T00:00:00+00:00500 jobs protected at Grangemouth as UK Government partners with INEOS to save vital plant’s futureVital chemical production at Grangemouth protected as Government provides over £120m support package in £150m joint investmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/scottish-neighbourhoods-to-be-revitalised-with-280-million-named2025-12-12T00:00:00+00:00Scottish neighbourhoods to be revitalised with £280 million namedRevealed: The 14 Scottish most in need communities each to benefit from up to £20 million UK Government Pride in Place Programme funding.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/reeves-tackles-cost-of-living-and-backs-scottish-industry-at-budget2025-11-26T16:20:47+00:00Reeves tackles cost-of-living and backs Scottish industry at BudgetScottish families will benefit from a Budget to cut the cost-of-living, create more high skilled jobs and invest in public services, as the Chancellor reaffirmed her commitment to drive economic growth.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/scottish-secretary-a-new-crusade-on-devolution-within-scotland2025-11-13T01:00:02+00:00Scottish Secretary: A new crusade on devolution within ScotlandIt is time for a new crusade for devolution within Scotland, Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander will say today [Thursday 13 November].tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/veterans-support-centres-to-be-rolled-out-across-the-country2025-11-10T17:23:11+00:00Veterans support centres to be rolled out across the countryVeterans support centres to be rolled out across the country as transformational strategy is launched.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/173-million-uk-government-funding-for-energy-transition-zone2025-10-30T00:00:00+00:00£17.3 million UK Government funding for Energy Transition Zone£17.3 million further UK Government funding for Aberdeen Energy Transition Zonetag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-india-trade-deal-delivers-for-scotch-whisky-industry2025-10-08T00:00:00+01:00UK - India Trade Deal Delivers for Scotch Whisky IndustryScotch Whisky Association and producers join PM India trade mission tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/green-freeport-boost-for-highlands2025-09-27T10:14:24+01:00Green Freeport boost for Highlands£25 million UK Government investment in Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport unlocked