tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from Closed organisation: Scottish Office 2022-09-29T11:57:00+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/first-ever-islands-forum-agrees-next-steps-on-net-zero 2022-09-29T11:57:00+01:00 First ever Islands Forum agrees next steps on net zero Minister for Intergovernmental Relations, Nadhim Zahawi, chaired the first Islands Forum in Orkney, which focused on opportunities for islands around net zero. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/major-acceleration-of-homegrown-power-in-britains-plan-for-greater-energy-independence 2022-04-06T22:45:00+01:00 Major acceleration of homegrown power in Britain’s plan for greater energy independence Cleaner and more affordable energy to be made in Great Britain under bold plans to boost long-term energy independence, security and prosperity. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/up-to-15-million-to-support-the-citizens-advice-service-during-covid-19-pandemic 2020-05-23T11:00:01+01:00 Up to £15 million to support the Citizens Advice service during COVID-19 pandemic Citizens Advice and Citizens Advice Scotland to receive funding boost of up to £15 million to help them deal with increased demand during the COVID-19 pandemic. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/defence-secretary-reviews-tax-on-armed-forces-in-scotland 2018-03-12T11:49:00+00:00 Defence Secretary reviews tax on Armed Forces in Scotland Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced he is looking to counter the Scottish Government’s income tax rise that affects thousands of Armed Forces personnel in Scotland. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/defence-minister-appreciates-scots-uk-defence-role 2018-01-25T14:02:58+00:00 Defence Minister appreciates Scots UK defence role Defence Minister Guto Bebb made his first visit to Scotland as the new Minister for Defence Procurement on Burns� Night (Thursday, 25 Jan 2018). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/chief-secretary-david-gauke-attends-finance-ministers-quadrilateral-meeting 2016-10-24T17:00:37+01:00 Chief Secretary, David Gauke, attends finance ministers quadrilateral meeting Chief Secretary to the Treasury, meets with finance ministers from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland for constructive discussion. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/scottish-independence-referendum 2014-05-12T11:57:00+01:00 Guide to the referendum process Who can vote? What's the question? Why is this happening now?