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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.

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

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.

On this trade mission we will be looking to take full advantage of the opportunities this crucial trade deal brings for Scotland.” 5/5

“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

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 x.com/UKGovScotland/…

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.”

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

💬 "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

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

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

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-energ…

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/new…

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.

🚀 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

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/new… @D_G_Alexander

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.