tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State 2026-03-25T10:22:21+00:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/tay-cities-region-backed-by-up-to-20-million-from-uk-government-to-grow-its-thriving-creative-tech-sector 2026-03-25T10:22:21+00:00 Tay Cities Region backed by up to £20 million from UK government to grow its thriving creative tech sector Investment will back local talent advancing creative technologies like computer games and virtual reality to drive new products and grow the economy. 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/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/how-uk-government-is-building-a-stronger-future-for-scotlands-farmers-crofters-and-rural-communities 2026-02-05T15:42:08+00:00 How UK Government is building a stronger future for Scotland's farmers, crofters and rural communities Minister's speech to National Farmers' Union Scotland's conference highlights UK Government's commitment to industry, as forum explores growth opportunities and challenges in rural Scotland tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/more-than-3400-jobs-and-targeted-support-for-local-communities-to-help-tackle-the-cost-of-living-as-lanarkshire-named-latest-ai-growth-zone 2026-02-03T09:16:08+00:00 More than 3,400 jobs and targeted support for local communities to help tackle the cost of living as Lanarkshire named latest AI Growth Zone Scotland will host a new AI Growth Zone in Lanarkshire, supporting more than 3,400 jobs and helping drive economic growth as part of the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/scotland-office-minister-marks-holocaust-memorial-day 2026-01-27T11:04:00+00:00 Scotland Office Minister marks Holocaust Memorial Day Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill visited Scotland's first Stolperstein memorial. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/scottish-co-operatives-take-centre-stage-in-drive-to-grow-sector 2026-01-26T09:00:38+00:00 Scottish co-operatives take centre stage in drive to grow sector Roundtable held at historic New Lanark venue to hear experiences from co-operative and mutuals sector so government can support businesses to grow and thrive tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-government-initiative-to-accelerate-investment-in-scotland 2026-01-20T15:11:03+00:00 UK Government initiative to accelerate investment in Scotland Cities and regions initiative to 'enhance capability, attract investment, and accelerate growth for the benefit of all of Scotland' tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/exports-boost-as-scottish-cheese-sold-in-spain-for-first-time 2025-11-14T00:00:00+00:00 Exports boost as Scottish cheese sold in Spain for first time UK Government 'Brand Scotland' funding helps award-winning producers, including Haddington-based Yester Farm Dairies Limited, debut produce in Spanish stores tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/kirsty-mcneill-visits-scotlands-bravest-manufacturing-company 2025-11-10T17:52:52+00:00 Kirsty McNeill visits Scotland's Bravest Manufacturing Company The Scotland Office Minister met veterans working for the company. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/thousands-of-patients-from-scotlands-poorest-areas-to-benefit-from-landmark-uk-government-funded-obesity-study 2025-11-01T00:00:00+00:00 Thousands of patients from Scotland’s poorest areas to benefit from landmark UK government-funded obesity study Scottish patients placed at the heart of a multi-million pound study of weight-loss medicines. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/fishing-and-coastal-growth-fund-will-boost-regional-economies 2025-10-20T00:00:00+01:00 Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund will boost regional economies The new fund will modernise and revitalise the UK’s fishing fleet, with £56 million going to support Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish fishing industries.   tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/working-scots-to-benefit-as-uk-government-drives-japan-investment 2025-08-20T14:25:06+01:00 Working Scots to benefit as UK Government drives Japan investment Boosting trade priority for UK Government at Osaka Expo - and Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill /Seafood Scotland in Tokyo to champion Scottish produce. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/scotland-office-first-government-trade-mission-since-uk-eu-deal 2025-06-09T10:27:41+01:00 Scotland Office: First government trade mission since UK-EU deal Minister Kirsty McNeill teams up with the Scottish Chambers of Commerce to champion Scotland and the UK in Spain tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-government-marks-80th-anniversary-of-ve-day-in-scotland 2025-05-08T00:00:00+01:00 UK Government Marks 80th Anniversary of VE Day in Scotland Scottish Secretary and Minister McNeill remember all those who served. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/brand-scotland-backing-for-female-entrepreneurs 2025-05-06T11:09:35+01:00 Brand Scotland backing for female entrepreneurs Minister Kirsty McNeill champions all-women exporting power with female-led business roundtable hosted at Scotland Office Edinburgh HQ tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/roundtable-to-help-turbo-charge-scotlands-agriculture-industry 2025-04-30T11:09:56+01:00 Roundtable to help turbo-charge Scotland's agriculture industry Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill to hear from sector experts on barriers to growth in the Scottish agri-food supply chain tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-fires-starting-gun-on-ai-growth-zones-to-turbocharge-plan-for-change 2025-02-10T00:01:06+00:00 Government fires starting gun on AI Growth Zones to turbocharge Plan for Change Thousands of new jobs are set to be created as bidding opens for AI Growth Zones. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/kirsty-mcneill-the-scottish-council-for-voluntary-organisations 2025-02-07T00:00:00+00:00 Kirsty McNeill: The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations UK Government Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill in conversation at the The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO), the Gathering event.