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UK Government Scotland

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UK Government Scotland

@UKGovScotland

The official account of the UK Government's Scotland Office. Scotland's voice in Whitehall and the face of the UK Government in Scotland.

Edinburgh / London

Joined August 2011

UK Government Scotland
@UKGovScotland
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Pride in Place has launched in Greenock! Up to £20m UK Government funding for the town's #PrideinPlace plan will back projects including a new enterprise hub & youth skills programme to boost Greenock - with plans shaped by the local community, from businesses to schools.
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Douglas Alexander
@D_G_Alexander
Jun 24
C’Mon Scotland! Make history for us tonight.
UK Government Scotland
@UKGovScotland
Jun 24
As Scotland prepares for a crucial final group-stage fixture against Brazil in Miami, Secretary of State for Scotland, @D_G_Alexander, said: "Twenty-eight years after Scotland last faced Brazil at a World Cup, tonight the nation holds its breath once again. 1/3
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@UKGovScotland
Jun 24
As Scotland prepares for a crucial final group-stage fixture against Brazil in Miami, Secretary of State for Scotland, @D_G_Alexander, said: "Twenty-eight years after Scotland last faced Brazil at a World Cup, tonight the nation holds its breath once again. 1/3
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UK Government Scotland
@UKGovScotland
Jun 24
I want to wish Steve Clarke and the squad the very best of luck as they take on Brazil in Miami. What has made this World Cup so special is not just what's happening on the pitch, but what the Tartan Army has brought to it off it. 2/3
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UK Government Scotland
@UKGovScotland
Jun 24
From Boston to Miami, Scottish fans have been outstanding ambassadors for our country. The whole of Scotland is behind you tonight – go and make history." 3/3
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Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
@energygovuk
Jun 24
We're expanding the Oil and Gas Transition Training Fund with new UK and Scottish gov funding. Over 1,000 more current and former oil and gas workers in Scotland will be able to access careers advice and training to move into jobs in clean energy and other growth sectors. Find
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Michael Shanks MP
@mgshanks
Jun 24
Scotland's oil and gas workers have powered our energy system for decades. Today we're expanding the Oil and Gas Transition Training Fund so over 1,000 more workers can access careers advice and training support for jobs across the energy industry and beyond ⬇️
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Department for Business and Trade
@biztradegovuk
Jun 22
From smartphones to electric vehicles, critical minerals power everyday life. That’s why we’re investing £50m to secure UK supply; boosting jobs, cutting reliance on imports and strengthening supply chains.
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Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
@SciTechgovuk
Jun 23
The UK will back new AI labs to make technology cheaper, more reliable and easier to use ✅ @UniofOxford and @ucl will host these and develop the next generation of AI that more businesses can use 💼 The investment will help British people benefit from AI.
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Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
@energygovuk
Jun 23
Britain has reached £100 billion of private investment in UK clean energy since July 2024. Investment that is: ✅ Supporting good jobs ✅ Growing the UK’s clean energy economy ✅ Boosting energy security ✅ Delivering our Industrial Strategy #LondonClimateActionWeek
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UK Government Scotland
@UKGovScotland
Jun 22
Scotland's trade story has a major new chapter. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇳 UK Gov Minister @kirstyjmcneill joined businesses at the UK–India Roadshow in Edinburgh to talk about the new Free Trade Agreement, set to bring an estimated £190m boost to the Scottish economy.
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@UKGovScotland
Jun 22
@HSBC @biztradegovuk @ScotchWhiskySWA @ScotlandSalmon @techUK
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Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧
@DefenceHQ
Jun 22
Armed Forces Week starts today! 🇬🇧 Thank you to the men and women whose commitment, dedication and sacrifice help keep the UK safe at home and strong abroad. #ArmedForcesWeek
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Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
@SciTechgovuk
Jun 22
Here's more info on how we are protecting young people online 👇 We’re stepping in to make the online world safer for young people. Plans announced to ban social media platforms providing services for under-16s — plus stronger protections where it matters most. 🛑
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Department for Business and Trade
@biztradegovuk
Jun 22
Good news for UK businesses 👀 From today, trading with Mexico gets easier thanks to CPTPP. Lower tariffs, smoother digital trade and more chances to grow 🇬🇧🤝🇲🇽
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UK Government Scotland
@UKGovScotland
Jun 19
UK Gov Minister for Scotland @kirstyjmcneill was at the #RoyalHighlandShow today meeting key agricultural & food leaders. She met @NFUStweets, @The_RHASS, @qmscotland, @saos_agri_coops & ONE SeedPod to discuss driving growth, tech innovation & backing Scotland's farmers.
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