Press releases 2009

23 December 2009 | First Cold Weather Payments made in Scotland

First cold weather payments made in Scotland in parts of Stirling, Perthshire and Kinross, and Aberdeenshire

17 December 2009 | Jim Murphy announces 200 new jobs in the Highlands

Secretary of State for Scotland announces new jobs created by the Future Jobs Fund

16 December 2009 | December Labour Market Statistics for Scotland / Murphy announces 300 more new jobs for young Scots out of work

Secretary of State comments on the Labour Market Statistics and announce 300 new jobs under the Future Jobs Fund.

15 December 2009 | Better off in work than on benefits

Scottish Secretary Jim Murphy has welcomed plans that will mean every Scot on benefits, whatever their age, would be at least £40 per week better off in work.

9 December 2009 | New £24M boost to life science sector in Edinburgh

A £24million investment in life sciences is to be confirmed with the green light for a new 10,000sq m bioincubator at the landmark Edinburgh BioQuarter.

9 December 2009 | Jim Murphy comments on the Pre-Budget Report

Secretary of State for Scotland comments on the Chancellors Pre-Budget Report

9 December 2009 | Murphy: Data shows Scotland well placed for recovery

Regional data on economic output shows that Scotland's recent growth leaves it well placed to recover from global recession, Scottish Secretary Jim Murphy said today.

8 December 2009 | Jim Murphy will take part in a webchat to discuss the recent White Paper: 'Scotland's Future in the United Kingdom'

Scotland Secretary Jim Murphy will take part in a live webchat on the number 10 website where he will dicuss the White Paper 'Scotland's Future in the United Kingdom' on Tuesday 8 December at 14:00GMT.

7 Dec 2009 | Jim Murphy welcomes multi-million pound investment in video games centres of excellence in Dundee

Jim Murphy welcomes a £2.5 million investment for the gaming industry in Dundee from the UK Government's Strategic Investment Fund