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This account is no longer in active use. Find all the latest news & announcements from the Scotland Office & Secretary of State for Scotland @UKGovScotland.
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@UKGovScotland9 Oct 2025
The Secretary of State for Scotland @D_G_Alexander is delivering for Scotland on a trade mission to India this week - supporting key industry sectors and driving growth, investment & jobs.
Narendra Modi
@narendramodi9 Oct 2025
The path-breaking India-UK CETA will create new job opportunities for youth, expand trade and benefit both our industries as well as consumers. In this context, PM Starmer and I discussed trade linkages and economic ties between our nations in the times to come. @Keir_Starmer
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@UKGovScotland9 Oct 2025
Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander met with Prime Minister Modi today as we seize the opportunities for Scotch whisky from our historic trade deal with India. @narendramodi | @D_G_Alexander | @UKinIndia
Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander shaking hands with Narendra Modi Prime Minister of India

ALT Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander shaking hands with Narendra Modi Prime Minister of India

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Two years on from the horrific October 7th attack by Hamas, we remember all those killed and those held in captivity. We must fight rising antisemitism here while doing everything we can to ensure the hostages are released, the killing stops and a durable and just peace is built.
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Secretary of State for Scotland @D_G_Alexander said: “The historic trade deal the UK Government struck with India this year is great news for Scotland and especially our whisky industry. 1/5 xitter.cf/UKGovScotland/status/1…
Scotland Office
@UKGovScotland8 Oct 2025
🥃Scotch whisky is a big winner in the UK Government’s deal with India and the deal is set to grow the Scottish economy by £190m a year. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Scottish Secretary @D_G_Alexander is in India with Prime Minister @Keir_Starmer, leading efforts to secure growth and jobs for Scotland.
Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander with the Prime Minister Keir Starmer in India

ALT Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander with the Prime Minister Keir Starmer in India

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“Over the last year, as Trade Minister, I’ve worked closely with the Scotch Whisky Association and other Scottish businesses. I understand the challenges they face and that this deal with India could be transformative for the industry over the long term. 4/5
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On this trade mission we will be looking to take full advantage of the opportunities this crucial trade deal brings for Scotland.” 5/5
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@UKGovScotland3 Oct 2025
Words from the Secretary of State for Scotland Douglas Alexander following yesterday's horrific attack in Manchester. 💬 “Terrorism always seeks to divide but as communities in both Manchester and East Renfrewshire have shown us, they will not succeed.”
Image contains a quote from Secretary of State for Scotland Douglas Alexander that says: “This morning I met with my brothers and sisters in the Scottish Jewish community at Giffnock Synagogue, not just to express my solidarity on behalf of the UK Government but also to stand with them at this terrible moment. “With a heavy heart, I listened to their horror at yesterday’s attack. I felt deeply the fear that the community in Scotland expressed around rising anti-Semitism and the way in which yesterday’s attack confirmed those deep anxieties. “My father was a Church of Scotland Minister and as a child I would walk with him into our church each Sunday. In 2025, it is a source of deep shame that some Scots have to walk to their place of worship in fear each week and are forced to put in place security measures at holy places and even at schools. “Terrorism always seeks to divide but as communities in both in Manchester and East Renfrewshire have shown us, they will not succeed.”

ALT Image contains a quote from Secretary of State for Scotland Douglas Alexander that says: “This morning I met with my brothers and sisters in the Scottish Jewish community at Giffnock Synagogue, not just to express my solidarity on behalf of the UK Government but also to stand with them at this terrible moment. “With a heavy heart, I listened to their horror at yesterday’s attack. I felt deeply the fear that the community in Scotland expressed around rising anti-Semitism and the way in which yesterday’s attack confirmed those deep anxieties. “My father was a Church of Scotland Minister and as a child I would walk with him into our church each Sunday. In 2025, it is a source of deep shame that some Scots have to walk to their place of worship in fear each week and are forced to put in place security measures at holy places and even at schools. “Terrorism always seeks to divide but as communities in both in Manchester and East Renfrewshire have shown us, they will not succeed.”

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The @icf_freeport will play a major role in reaching net zero. The Secretary of State for Scotland Douglas Alexander was in the Highlands to sign an MoU which will unlock £25 million of investment & help create up to 11,000 jobs across the region. @scotgov @D_G_Alexander
Secretary of State for Scotland Douglas Alexander attends the signing of an MoU in Inverness to unlock investment for the Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport.

ALT Secretary of State for Scotland Douglas Alexander attends the signing of an MoU in Inverness to unlock investment for the Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport.

Secretary of State for Scotland Douglas Alexander attends the signing of an MoU in Inverness to unlock investment for the Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport.

ALT Secretary of State for Scotland Douglas Alexander attends the signing of an MoU in Inverness to unlock investment for the Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport.

Secretary of State for Scotland Douglas Alexander attends the signing of an MoU in Inverness to unlock investment for the Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport.

ALT Secretary of State for Scotland Douglas Alexander attends the signing of an MoU in Inverness to unlock investment for the Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport.

Secretary of State for Scotland Douglas Alexander attends the signing of an MoU in Inverness to unlock investment for the Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport.

ALT Secretary of State for Scotland Douglas Alexander attends the signing of an MoU in Inverness to unlock investment for the Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport.

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💬 "Even more investment, even more jobs, and an even brighter future for the Highlands." 📹 Secretary of State for Scotland Douglas Alexander visited Inverness today to sign the Inverness & Cromarty Green Freeport MoU. @D_G_Alexander
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The Pride in Place Impact Fund is here! 🟠 £1.5m each for Glasgow City, West Dunbartonshire, Falkirk, Dundee City, North Lanarkshire, Inverclyde, East Ayrshire & North Ayrshire 🟠 Supporting improvements to community spaces 💡 Local voices, local priorities, local change
Image shows a map of Scotland with title '£12 million Pride in Place Impact Fund'. Subtitle says 'improving community assets, regenerating town centres, revitalised sports and leisure facilities and new green spaces'.

ALT Image shows a map of Scotland with title '£12 million Pride in Place Impact Fund'. Subtitle says 'improving community assets, regenerating town centres, revitalised sports and leisure facilities and new green spaces'.

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A new digital ID scheme will be available for all UK citizens and legal residents 📲 Swipe to find out more 👇

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The new price cap comes into effect today. Government support is available to help the most vulnerable with their energy bills. Check to see if you’re eligible gov.uk/get-help-energy-bills

Help with your energy bills

Get help with your energy bills through the Warm Home Discount, home energy improvement schemes and the Energy Bills Discount Scheme for businesses.

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Ofgem
@ofgem1 Oct 2025
From today (1 October 2025), the quarterly energy price cap will increase by 2%. For the average household, this means an estimated rise of £2.93 per month. This cap limits the unit price and standing charge for energy, not your total bill. 🔗 ow.ly/Fgtm50X0Rg8
TEXT: The price cap will rise by 2% today (1 October). This is an increase of around £2.93 per month for the average household.

ALT TEXT: The price cap will rise by 2% today (1 October). This is an increase of around £2.93 per month for the average household.

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@UKGovScotland1 Oct 2025
Tech is taking off across the UK 🚀 Scottish initiatives @scotlandis & Dundee's Game Space are being backed by government funding to support entrepreneurs, grow local ecosystems, and create jobs 👾 @kirstyjmcneill gov.uk/government/news/local…
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We will restore pride and put communities back in control of their futures. Local people know what they want to see in their neighbourhoods – they don't need government to tell them what they need.
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🚀 Up to £292 million to transform communities 📍 16 local authorities across Scotland 🙌 Local voices, local groups, local change Together, we’re making communities all across Scotland even better places to live, work and play. 👉 #PlanForChange
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Local Growth. Local Priorities. Local Change. 👉That's what £292 million of UK Government Pride in Place investment will deliver for communities all over Scotland🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🔗 gov.uk/government/news/292m-… @D_G_Alexander
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Minister @kirstyjmcneill visited the #NationalSwimmingAcademy at @StirUni to meet athletes Duncan Scott & Katie Shanahan, who are preparing for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. UK Gov played a role in securing the Games & is contributing up to £2.3m to help cover security costs.
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