Policy - Latest
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State of the economy: February 2019
Report produced tri-annually by the Chief Economic Adviser to provide a picture of the Scottish economy in an international context, including Brexit impact analysis.
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Showcasing food and drink
First Minister promotes Scotland’s natural larder in Canada.
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Strengthening ties with Canada
Scottish office in Ottawa opens.
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International exports continue to rise
Majority of growth in exports to EU countries.
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Scotland’s exports increase
A National Statistics publication for Scotland.
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Brexit and businesses: sectoral impact analysis
This Brexit readiness assessment summarises the risks to business of a no-deal Brexit and captures the views of over 80 businesses and trade associations.
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Trade policy: response to UK Government consultation on future free trade agreements
The Scottish Government’s initial response to consultations on the UK’s future trade relationships with Australia, New Zealand, and USA.
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Brexit deal uncertainty
EU trade and agreements worth £16.4 billion to Scotland.
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Strengthening ties with India
Deputy First Minister to promote Scotland internationally.
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Arctic Circle Assembly 2018: minister's speech
Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism and External Affairs Fiona Hyslop speaks on 'Scotland: a New Arctic Strategy' at the Harpa Centre, Reykjavik, October 2018.
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Investing in the Malawian economy
£418,000 allocated to businesses to drive development.
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Minister visit to Southern Africa
International development and strengthening relationships.
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Delivering for today, investing for tomorrow: the Government's programme for Scotland 2018-2019
The Programme for Government sets out our plans for the next year, including the Bills that will be introduced to the Scottish Parliament.
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Scotland's role in the development of future UK trade arrangements
This paper discusses the role of the Scottish Government, Scottish Parliament and others in the development of future UK trade arrangements, to help ensure that Scotland’s economic and other interests can be protected and enhanced.
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Growing exports to Germany
FM heads business delegation to Berlin.
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Scotland's International Framework: China engagement strategy
Scotland's commitment to a strong, long-term, bilateral partnership with China.
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Germany hub opens for business
Latest innovation & investment office launched in Berlin.
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Global campaign takes Scotland to the world
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International exports still on the rise
Upward trend continues.
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Scotland's International Policy Framework and priorities 2018: speech
External Affairs Secretary, Fiona Hyslop, addresses the Scottish Parliament on Scotland's International Policy.
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Budget sets out economic growth package
Economic expansion at centre of spending plans.
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Scotland's Budget
Investing in the NHS, protecting low earners, backing Scotland’s economy.
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Scotland's international framework 2017
Scotland’s International Framework sets out how our international work supports the Government’s central purpose of creating a more successful country.
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Scotland's international policy statement 2017
This policy statement builds on the four strategic objectives outlined in Scotland's International Framework.
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Scotland and India collaborate on social enterprise
“World-leading” expertise to support social entrepreneurs in India.
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Trade Envoys appointed
Team will champion Scottish businesses abroad.
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Deputy First Minister visits India
Focus on education, skills and the economy.
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Decommissioning fund awards
£1.1 million to applicants in first round of funding.
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Fracking debate
Scottish Parliament endorses ban.
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£10.5m investment in life sciences
Biospyder and Acadian seek new opportunities in Scotland.
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Haggis on the menu in Canada
Scotland to start exports of haggis for the first time in 46 years.
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Economy Secretary visits US and Canada
Promoting Scotland internationally.
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Regional trade statistics
47% of exports are to EU.
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Nordic Baltic policy statement
Statement aiming to strengthen relationships with countries in the Nordic and Baltic regions by promoting policy exchange and collaboration.
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Support for Scottish businesses abroad
First Minister outlines government backing to increase exports.
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Brexit planning process 'unacceptable'
Minister raises concerns over lack of engagement by UK Government.
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A nation with ambition: the Government's Programme for Scotland 2017-2018
The Programme for Government 2017 to 2018 sets out the actions we will take in the forthcoming year.
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A nation with ambition: the Government's Programme for Scotland 2017-2018 (executive summary)
Summary of our Programme for Government 2017 to 2018, setting out the actions we will take in the forthcoming year.
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£5.3 million for Ayrshire
Funding for The HALO regeneration project on former Diageo site.
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Amendments to UK Brexit Bill will be proposed
First Ministers of Wales and Scotland agree actions to counter serious risks to devolution.
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Brexit risk to farming
Ewing: No deal not an option.
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Europe 2020: Scottish national reform programme 2017
A summary of the actions the Scottish Government has taken with partners in 2016 and 2017 in pursuit of the Europe 2020 Strategy.
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Asian appetite for Scottish food and drink
Food and drink exports hit £1 billion.
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American firms invest £6.3m in Scotland
44 jobs created or safeguarded.
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Great Repeal Bill
Holyrood powers “must not be diminished”.
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Scotland's International Framework: US engagement strategy
This document outlines our strategic objectives for engagement with the US.
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Scotland's International Framework: Canada engagement strategy
This document outlines our strategic objectives for engagement with Canada.
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First Minister visits USA
Promoting Scotland overseas.
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Life sciences in Scotland
Industry focused on £8bn target.
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Safeguarding German investment
Cabinet Secretary for the Economy travels to Hamburg and Berlin.
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Fair Trade Nation
Scotland sees sharp rise in people buying into idea.
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Clarity on Brexit
Finance Ministers voice disappointment following quadrilateral meeting.
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From Tokyo with love
Toshima Ward to host Scotland Day and offers venues to Scottish performers.
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Scotland prime location for Japanese investment
Japanese firms enjoy record turnover of £187 million in Scotland.
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Scotland's views must feature in Article 50 letter
Continued lack of clarity from UK Government.
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Article 50 Bill
Scottish Parliament opposes beginning of process to withdraw from EU.
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Future of farming
First Minister updates farmers on approach to Europe.
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Scotland in Europe
Cabinet Secretary asks European Parliament to ensure Scotland’s voice is heard during Article 50 process
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Joint Ministerial Committee on Brexit
UK must be prepared to compromise
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European links under threat
Brexit impedes cultural and tourism opportunities.
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Scotland's Exports Increase
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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International exports rise by £1 billion
Membership of new Trade Board confirmed
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Brexit, food and farming
Cabinet Secretary highlights threat of leaving the European Single Market on food and farming industries.
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Strengthening ties with Japan
Trade links on agenda.
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Trade and investment briefing
Keith Brown meets Consular Corps.
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Single Market membership
Keith Brown outlines the risks of hard Brexit.
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Scotland's International Framework: US engagement strategy (draft)
This is the draft version of our strategy for engagement with the US. The final version was published in March 2017.
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Scotland's International Framework: Canada engagement strategy (draft)
This is the draft version of our strategy for engagement with Canada. The final version was published in March 2017.
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Scotland's Place in Europe
Paper published on options to keep Scotland in Single Market.
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Economic Summit
Continued strong links with Europe.
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Scotland forges stronger links with Kenya
Bilateral trade deal opens Kenyan potato market.
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Scotland to benefit from significant EU funds
Investment for vital projects to tackle poverty and inequality.
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Scotland must remain in EU single market
Keith Brown calls for parliamentary consensus over single market membership.
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Hard Brexit hit for Scottish exports
Think-tank predicts service exports could be cut by 60% if removed from Single Market.
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Arctic Circle Assembly 2016: First Minister's speech
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP delivers a speech to the Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavik, October 2016.
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Global Scotland: trade and investment strategy 2016-2021
Our eight-point action plan to increase trade and investment in Scotland.
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Scotland's International Framework: Pakistan engagement strategy
Outlines key areas of engagement between Pakistan and Scotland.
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Scotland's International Framework: India engagement strategy
Outlines key areas of engagement between India and Scotland.
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Trade and investment strategy: economic evidence discussion paper
This discussion paper uses economic evidence to analyse Scotland's trade and investment performance in an international context.
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Trade and investment strategy: economic evidence discussion paper
This discussion paper uses economic evidence to analyse Scotland's trade and investment performance in an international context.
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Wilson Review of support for Scottish exporting
UK Government response to the Wilson Review of support for Scottish exporting, announcing the short-life, cross-government Joint Working Group.
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Scotland's international policy statement 2015
Sets out our priorites for international engagement and activity.
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Scotland's international framework 2015
Scotland's International Framework sets out our internationalisation agenda and objectives, setting the context for delivery.
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Fair Trade Nation criteria: our scores
Table showing our scores against the criteria required to become a Fair Trade Nation.