Parental leave to be improved by government

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The UK Government is to completely review parental leave and pay in a bid to offer more support to families in work. The review will...

Alexander in Taiwan for talks

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The MP for Lothian East, Douglas Alexander, is in Taiwan for talks in his role as Trade Minister on Sunday and Monday. The visit...

Multi million pound boost announced for video games sector

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The UK Government has announced a £30 million funding initiative for the video gaming industry. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said that the Games Growth...

Government pledges millions on sporting events and local sport

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More than £900 million will be spent on major sporting events and grassroots sport in the UK which the UK Government says is part...

Calls for the government to address demand for prostitution

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The MP for Edinburgh North and Leith, Tracy Gilbert today led a parliamentary debate on Tuesday in Westminster Hall calling for urgent government...

Winter fuel payment announced in England and Wales means uplift for...

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In England and Wales, people who are old enough to receive the State Pension and who have income of less than £35,000 will receive...

Brand Scotland – UK Government signs agreement with Scottish Chambers of...

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A Brand Scotland overseas trade missions initiative was signed on Friday by the Scotland Office and Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) in a partnership...

Block grant increased further

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The block grant for the Scottish Government this year is £50 billion following Main Estimates 2025-26 published on Thursday. The UK Government says that The Scottish...

Digital Economy Minister visits two Edinburgh success stories

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The Minister for the Digital Economy and Online Safety, Baroness Maggie Jones visited two tech firms in Edinburgh on Wednesday - Skyscanner and Codebase. The...

Scottish Secretary remembers 9/11 during New York visit

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Secretary of State for Scotland, Ian Murray, was guided through the 9/11 Memorial in New York accompanied by survivor Lolita Jackson. Ms Jackson provided...

Scottish Secretary of State extends invitation to Edinburgh during Tartan Week...

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Jobs and investment in Scotland and a summit in Edinburgh will be top of the agenda on Thursday during Tartan Week in New York....

Jardine calls for scrapping of National Insurance changes

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Liberal Democrat MP for Edinburgh West, Christine Jardine, has called on the UK Government to scrap National Insurance changes ahead of the Spring Statement. She...

Spring statement “must reject austerity”

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Finance Secretary Shona Robison has said that this week’s UK Spring Statement should “reject austerity” and protect public services, Ms Robison talks about her...

Protest against benefit cuts at Secretary of State’s constituency office

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While the Secretary of State for Scotland, the Rt Hon Ian Murray, was in Edinburgh on Friday afternoon, he was not at his office...

MP repeats call for support for WASPI women at Petition Debate

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Edinburgh West MP Christine Jardine has again called on the UK Government to provide long overdue support to women affected by the increase in...

Rare Cancers Bill passes second reading

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The Rare Cancers Bill had its first formal debate on Friday and passed the second reading. The bill has been introduced by Edinburgh South...

Murray says political division caused economic loss

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Scottish Secretary of State, Ian Murray, will warn this week a "lost decade" of division between the Scottish and UK governments which he will...

Edinburgh South West MP visited Ukraine this weekend

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Edinburgh South West MP, Dr Scott Arthur, visited Lviv in Ukraine over the weekend to confirm the UK's ongoing support. Monday 24 February is the...

MP shares her personal history of fighting for LGBT+ rights

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The MP for Edinburgh North and Leith, Tracy Gilbert, spoke of her personal journey during a House of Commons debate on the fight for...

Marking Holocaust Memorial Day 80 years on

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This year is the 80th anniversary since the liberation of the Nazi concentration and death camp, Auschwitz-Birkenau. Events are taking place across Scotland and the...

Fireworks laws need “urgent update”

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The law on fireworks sales needs an "urgent update" after many MPs supported a bill that would ban the noisiest from public sale, according...

South Queensferry – most beautiful town in Scotland

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Edinburgh West MP, Christine Jardine, has congratulated South Queensferry on being named the most beautiful town in Scotland in a study conducted by the...

Edinburgh MP’s bill will eliminate online voting anomaly

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If it is successful, a bill introduced by Edinburgh North & Leith MP, Tracy Gilbert will allow those living in Scotland the option to...

Ministerial visit to Wester Hailes High School celebrates reading

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UK Government Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill joined the Scottish Book Trust at Wester Hailes High School to celebrate the achievement of Core Reading...

Scotland Office holding Burns Night in London

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Scotland Office Ministerial team, Ian Murray and Kirsty McNeill, are to host a reception to toast Scottish achievements at home and abroad on Monday...

Road Safety debate highlights active travel in Edinburgh

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As former Transport Convener on Edinburgh Council, a debate on Tuesday in the House of Commons was right up the MP for Edinburgh South...

Concerns over RAAC homes in Livingston

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Gregor Poynton MP has raised urgent concerns in parliament about the growing crisis of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) affecting homes in his Livingston...

Peerages announced for politicians today

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Number 10 has announced that political peerages will be conferred by The King on those people listed below. The Scots who will be honoured...

Scottish Secretary reveals his official Christmas card

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The Scottish Secretary has chosen his official Christmas card, designed by 12 year-old Amelia Marchenko from Ukraine who now lives in Edinburgh with her...

Livingston MP applauds performing arts institution

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The Livingston MP has praised a West Lothian higher education institution for its commitment to supporting the next generation of performers. Gregor Poynton MP has...

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