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Yousaf announces Commonwealth countries to receive funding
International Development Minister Humza Yousaf has announced aid funding that will benefit some of the world’s poorest people living in Africa. As one of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games legacy...
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Scotland strengthens links with Qatar
Scotland’s External Affairs Minister will promote Scottish exports and expertise in the Middle East on his first overseas visit outside of Europe since taking office. Humza Yousaf’s three-day visit to...
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Scotland’s External Affairs Minister visits China
Scottish exports, expertise, education and culture will be promoted by Scotland’s External Affairs Minister during a four-day visit to the People’s Republic of China and Hong Kong Special...
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Scottish expertise powers Chinese wind farm
A new contract will see Scottish renewable energy consultancy, SgurrEnergy provide expert support for the development of the first offshore wind farm in the Guangdong province, China. The contract,...
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Low carbon deal struck in Hong Kong
Scotland’s reputation as a global authority on low carbon technology will be internationally recognised today with the signing of an agreement with the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks...
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11 Scottish organisations get International development Grants
International development organisations across Scotland are to benefit from grants totalling almost £450,000. The announcement was made in the Scottish Parliament by Minister for International...
View ArticleScotland needs a greater voice worldwide: Yousaf
Speaking at international development events in Geneva, Minister for External Affairs and International Development, Humza Yousaf, has renewed calls for Scotland to have a greater voice on the global...
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Scottish companies thriving in Europe
Scottish companies are thriving in the European Union, Europe Minister, Humza Yousaf, said on 2nd July. Following meetings and speaking engagements at the Milan Expo on 1st July, Mr Yousaf visited the...
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Funding for Scottish international development agencies
International development agencies can apply for a share of the Scottish Government’s £500k small grants programme fund, from Monday 13 July, to advance their work overseas and encourage their growth...
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Tender for Gourock-Dunoon ferry service
The next contract to run the Gourock-Dunoon ferry service will bring more resilient vessels to the route, Minister for Transport and the Islands Humza Yousaf has announced. A Contract Notice has been...
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Over £3m to improve passenger comfort and accessibility on railways
Transport Scotland have announced details of an extra £3.13 million funding for Scotland’s railways which will go towards improving passenger facilities and increasing accessibility on board trains and...
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Bidders welcomed for A737 road project
Road users will welcome news that a much anticipated A737 upgrade has taken a step forward with a contract notice inviting bids from construction companies. The A737 Den Realignment project involves...
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Historic Islands Bill introduced
An historic bill has been introduced to Parliament to meet the unique needs of Scotland’s islands now and in the future. The Islands (Scotland) Bill published today (12 June) will help create the right...
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Latest ScotRail fleet upgrades on track for delivery
Rail users across a number of central belt routes are set to benefit from the latest fleet upgrades unveiled at East Kilbride station. On show was the latest upgraded class 156 diesel train, part of...
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Work Begins On £31.2 million A737 Upgrade
Minister for Transport and the Islands Humza Yousaf has today, Thursday July 13 2017, marked the start of a £31.2 million project to construct a bypass at Dalry. Mr Yousaf was on-site to break ground...
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Minister calls for Holyrood to unite on rail deal
Humza Yousaf, Minister for Transport and the Islands has today (Monday 16 October 21#017) reiterated his concerns over the UK Treasury’s approach to rail funding for the next Control Period...
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Rail pipeline fund announced to support local initiatives
From April this year, community led initiatives will be able to tap into a £2m Scottish Government fund to develop options to improve local rail connections. Announced as part of today’s budget, the...
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More support for young people at risk of crime
Young people at risk of becoming drawn into serious offending will receive more co-ordinated support and early intervention, the Justice Secretary has said. Humza Yousaf said an extra £1.6 million will...
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