Millions of Scottish workers checking their payslips today will see a UK Government tax cut. 📣

The main rate of employee National Insurance has been cut for 27 million UK workers from 12% to 8%, saving the average employee in Scotland over £833 a year.

#NationalInsurance #HMRC

We have launched a fully end-to-end online service making it easier for customers to check for and fill any gaps in their National Insurance record to help increase their State Pension.

Read the full press notice below 👇

gov.uk/government/new…

The British Army 🇬🇧 continue to train Ukrainian🇺🇦 recruits to defend their country.

🗣️'..they understand it, and they have pure purpose.'

Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 & 12 partner nations are committed to Op Interflex and the defence of Ukraine.

#StandWithUkraine 🇬🇧🤝🇺🇦

The Royal Irish Regiment The Royal Anglian Regiment

Last year, the UK made history bringing the world together at Bletchley Park for the first global #AISafetySummit .

The #AISeoulSummit will build on safety commitments made in the Bletchley Declaration, promote innovation and make sure the benefits of AI can be shared equally.

New #ImportControls are now in effect at UK borders.

These checks include animal products, plants, and plant products from the EU and will protect the UK from potentially harmful pests and diseases.

Find out more here: gov.uk/government/pub…

Today we are making more crucial changes to our trade border so we can better detect diseases from the goods we import.

This is part of our long-term plan to advance our trade border and improve the UK’s biosecurity 🇬🇧

HMRC and Department for Work and Pensions have launched an enhanced online service to check and fill gaps in your National Insurance record.

Find out if voluntary National Insurance contributions will boost your State Pension. ⬇️

We have a duty to protect future generations from the harms of smoking and clamp down on youth vaping.

This is why we're taking action with our historic Tobacco and Vapes Bill.

Read more about our plans for a #SmokefreeGeneration : healthmedia.blog.gov.uk/2024/04/15/cre…

We believe in the value of work.

That’s why we’re making sure hard work is rewarded.

💷 National Insurance cuts for millions of workers
📈 National Living Wage increased
👶 Free childcare for eligible working parents

Scottish businesses Munro Vehicles and PG Paper are among the 2024 winners of Department for Business and Trade's Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards announced today. 🏆

The awards celebrate the international sales success of small-medium businesses across the UK.

great.gov.uk/campaign-site/…

Today, the UK conducted its 9th airdrop of humanitarian aid for Gaza.

The Royal Air Force delivered more than 11 tonnes of life-saving supplies.

We’re continuing to step up deliveries of aid by land and air to the people of Gaza who are in need of our support.

The first section of the Renfrew Bridge has arrived.

It is the first opening road bridge over the Clyde and will connect Renfrew with Yoker and Clydebank.

It will open up opportunities for work, business, health and leisure on both sides of the river.

renfrewshire.gov.uk/article/13907/…

📍UKG Scotland HQ, Edinburgh

Minister Donald Cameron met with members of Scottish Financial Enterprise , all representatives from major Scottish financial institutions including NatWest Group , EY , Citi, Lloyds Bank, BlackRock and others.

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Scottish recipients of the UK Games Fund include Hyper Luminal Games & Bafta-nominated studios Blazing Griffin & iKingGlitcher 👏

The £3 million UK-wide fund will help create the next British gaming hits.

Discover more about the fund and this year’s recipients: gov.uk/government/new…

This ANZAC day we join our allies in remembering the sacrifice of those from Australia and New Zealand that gave everything in the service of our collective freedom and to celebrate the enduring friendship and cooperation which keeps each of our nations safe 🇬🇧🇦🇺🇳🇿

Today is #AnzacDay , when we remember those from Australia and New Zealand who lost their lives serving in the Armed Forces.

Minister Donald Cameron laid a wreath at Edinburgh Castle today during the annual Anzac Day memorial service.

#WeWillRememberThem

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has awarded SaxaVord Spaceport UK its range licence, enabling the company to control the sea and airspace during rocket launches.

This is an exciting milestone paving the way to the UK's first vertical launch from the Shetland island of Unst later this year.🚀🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Scottish recipients of the UK Games Fund include Hyper Luminal Games & Bafta-nominated studios Blazing Griffin & iKingGlitcher 👏

The £3 million UK-wide fund will help create the next British gaming hits.

Discover more about the fund and this year’s recipients: gov.uk/government/new…

The Department for Business and Trade under their GREAT Campaign announced the winners of 'Made in the U.K. Sold to the World' awards.

These awards recognise and celebrate UK businesses and their drive to succeed in a global market.

Find the full list of winners here -gov.uk/government/new…

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Wildcat ✅
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British Army 🇬🇧 and @RAF helicopters set off together from the UK today for Finland and Estonia where they will contribute to NATO’s largest exercise since the end of the Cold War – Steadfast Defender 24.