tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from The Rt Hon Douglas Alexander MP 2026-03-25T14:16:30+00:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/jobs-energy-security-and-investment-boost-for-scotland 2026-03-25T14:16:30+00:00 Jobs, energy security and investment boost for Scotland Major 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-future 2026-03-23T16:38:40+00:00 UK Government commits up to £9m to support Mossmorran's future New 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-commitment 2026-03-19T13:55:35+00:00 Scotland-France ferry link moves closer with £3 million UK Government commitment Investment 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-deals 2026-03-16T16:27:16+00:00 Long-term defence commitment in Scotland helps secure jobs and billions in export deals Increased 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-unveiled 2026-03-12T12:00:03+00:00 Scotland set for skills and innovation boost as £50 million defence growth deal unveiled Scotland’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-links 2026-03-03T14:42:01+00:00 Export masterclasses to help Scottish businesses forge EU trade links Events 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-pacific 2026-02-15T01:00:07+00:00 Scottish Secretary Trade & Defence Mission to the Indo-Pacific This weekend [15 February 2026], the Scottish Secretary will travel to Australia, New Zealand & Singapore tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/secretary-of-state-for-scotland-visits-navantia-in-methil 2026-02-13T11:58:00+00:00 Secretary of State for Scotland visits Navantia in Methil Visit marked one year of progress, new investment and a growing workforce tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/secretary-of-state-for-scotland-and-advocate-general-for-scotland-respond-to-the-passing-of-lord-jim-wallace 2026-01-30T15:25:42+00:00 Secretary of State for Scotland and Advocate General for Scotland respond to the passing of Lord Jim Wallace Statements 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-jobs 2026-01-22T00:01:00+00:00 Half a billion investment to upgrade RAF Typhoons and secure 1,500 British jobs The 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-growth 2026-01-08T00:00:00+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-list 2025-12-30T00:01:04+00:00 UK celebrates Scots in HM The King's New Year Honours List 114 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-future 2025-12-17T00:00:00+00:00 500 jobs protected at Grangemouth as UK Government partners with INEOS to save vital plant’s future Vital chemical production at Grangemouth protected as Government provides over £120m support package in £150m joint investment tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/scottish-neighbourhoods-to-be-revitalised-with-280-million-named 2025-12-12T00:00:00+00:00 Scottish neighbourhoods to be revitalised with £280 million named Revealed: 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-budget 2025-11-26T16:20:47+00:00 Reeves tackles cost-of-living and backs Scottish industry at Budget Scottish 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-scotland 2025-11-13T01:00:02+00:00 Scottish Secretary: A new crusade on devolution within Scotland It 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-country 2025-11-10T17:23:11+00:00 Veterans support centres to be rolled out across the country Veterans 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-zone 2025-10-30T00:00:00+00:00 £17.3 million UK Government funding for Energy Transition Zone £17.3 million further UK Government funding for Aberdeen Energy Transition Zone tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-india-trade-deal-delivers-for-scotch-whisky-industry 2025-10-08T00:00:00+01:00 UK - India Trade Deal Delivers for Scotch Whisky Industry Scotch Whisky Association and producers join PM India trade mission tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/green-freeport-boost-for-highlands 2025-09-27T10:14:24+01:00 Green Freeport boost for Highlands £25 million UK Government investment in Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport unlocked