Scottish employment rate rises as UK sees slight drop

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THE number of people in work in Scotland has risen while the UK employment rate has fallen slightly, the latest figures have shown.

A total of 2,637,000 people in Scotland were in employment for the three months to the end of February, giving an employment rate of 74.2%, according to data from the Office of National Statistics.A total of 111,000 people in Scotland were unemployed in three months ending in February, giving an unemployment rate of 4%, down by 11,000 from September to November 2023.

Reacting to the latest figures, Wellbeing Economy Secretary Mairi McAllan said: “The increase of 12,000 in the number of payrolled employees over the year to March 2024 in Scotland is welcome. Unfortunately, though, these important debates are being spoiled by a vocal minority of trolls who aren’t really interested in the issues, try to derail the conversations, register under fake names, and post vile abuse.

 

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