tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications from Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State2026-03-25T10:22:21+00:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/tay-cities-region-backed-by-up-to-20-million-from-uk-government-to-grow-its-thriving-creative-tech-sector2026-03-25T10:22:21+00:00Tay Cities Region backed by up to £20 million from UK government to grow its thriving creative tech sectorInvestment 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-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/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/how-uk-government-is-building-a-stronger-future-for-scotlands-farmers-crofters-and-rural-communities2026-02-05T15:42:08+00:00How UK Government is building a stronger future for Scotland's farmers, crofters and rural communitiesMinister'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 Scotlandtag: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-zone2026-02-03T09:16:08+00:00More than 3,400 jobs and targeted support for local communities to help tackle the cost of living as Lanarkshire named latest AI Growth ZoneScotland 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-day2026-01-27T11:04:00+00:00Scotland Office Minister marks Holocaust Memorial DayScotland 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-sector2026-01-26T09:00:38+00:00Scottish co-operatives take centre stage in drive to grow sectorRoundtable held at historic New Lanark venue to hear experiences from co-operative and mutuals sector so government can support businesses to grow and thrivetag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-government-initiative-to-accelerate-investment-in-scotland2026-01-20T15:11:03+00:00UK Government initiative to accelerate investment in ScotlandCities 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-time2025-11-14T00:00:00+00:00Exports boost as Scottish cheese sold in Spain for first timeUK 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-company2025-11-10T17:52:52+00:00Kirsty McNeill visits Scotland's Bravest Manufacturing CompanyThe 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-study2025-11-01T00:00:00+00:00Thousands of patients from Scotland’s poorest areas to benefit from landmark UK government-funded obesity studyScottish 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-economies2025-10-20T00:00:00+01:00Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund will boost regional economiesThe 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-investment2025-08-20T14:25:06+01:00Working Scots to benefit as UK Government drives Japan investmentBoosting 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-deal2025-06-09T10:27:41+01:00Scotland Office: First government trade mission since UK-EU dealMinister Kirsty McNeill teams up with the Scottish Chambers of Commerce to champion Scotland and the UK in Spaintag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-government-marks-80th-anniversary-of-ve-day-in-scotland2025-05-08T00:00:00+01:00UK Government Marks 80th Anniversary of VE Day in ScotlandScottish Secretary and Minister McNeill remember all those who served. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/brand-scotland-backing-for-female-entrepreneurs2025-05-06T11:09:35+01:00Brand Scotland backing for female entrepreneursMinister 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-industry2025-04-30T11:09:56+01:00Roundtable to help turbo-charge Scotland's agriculture industryScotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill to hear from sector experts on barriers to growth in the Scottish agri-food supply chaintag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-fires-starting-gun-on-ai-growth-zones-to-turbocharge-plan-for-change2025-02-10T00:01:06+00:00Government fires starting gun on AI Growth Zones to turbocharge Plan for ChangeThousands 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-organisations2025-02-07T00:00:00+00:00Kirsty McNeill: The Scottish Council for Voluntary OrganisationsUK Government Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill in conversation at the The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO), the Gathering event.