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\"\"<\/a>Scotland’s space industry<\/h3>\n

Scotland\u2019s space sector could be worth \u00a34 billion by 2030, Innovation Minister Ivan McKee said during a space industry debate in Scottish parliament this week.<\/p>\n

Mr McKee outlined the Scottish Government\u2019s ambitious plans to introduce at least one spaceport by the early 2020s.<\/p>\n

Read more about Scotland’s space industry<\/a><\/p>\n

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Borderlands<\/h3>\n

Infrastructure Secretary Michael Matheson has called for the UK Government to match the Scottish Government’s funding commitment for the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal.<\/p>\n

The Scottish Government is prepared to invest up to \u00a385 million over ten years to drive inclusive growth across the region.<\/p>\n

Read more about Boderlands<\/a><\/p>\n

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Data Fest Fringe Launch\"\"<\/a><\/h3>\n

Digital Economy Minister Kate Forbes visited Hello Digital in An Lochran, Inverness to launch Highland and Islands Enterprise’s Data Fest 2019.<\/p>\n

The event was an opportunity to showcase Scotland’s leading role in data science and artificial intelligence on the international stage.<\/p>\n

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STATwars<\/h3>\n

Innovation Minister Ivan McKee launched STATWARS as part of Data Fest 2019. The competition is designed to promote data and digital skills in primary and secondary schools.<\/p>\n

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Fair Start Scotland<\/h3>\n

Minister for Business, Fair Work and Skills Jamie Hepburn addressed providers and stakeholders across Scotland at the second Fair Start Scotland Provider Forum.<\/p>\n

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A9 dualling Pass of Birnam to Tay Crossing<\/h3>\n
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Community engagement events being held in Birnam at the end of this month will let local communities and road users see the work that has taken place since the co-creative process identified a community option last summer.<\/p>\n

Read more about the A9 dualling pass<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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