Summary
THE number of people in work in Scotland has reached a record high, with women and immigrants the catalysts for economic prosperity.
New figures show the number of people in employment rose to 2.54 million over the quarter, an increase of 25,000. At 76 per cent, it is the highest employment rate on record, and exceeds that of the UK and almost all European Union countries.See the full content of this document
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Powerhouse Secret Behind Scotland's Success
Economists suggest the increasing number of women in the labour market and the introduction of flexible hours has had a significant impact on Scotland's productivity and rate of employment.
Data released yesterday by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) also shows the number of unemployed people claiming jobseekers' allowance in June fell by 1,700 on the previous month to 76,200 - close to its record low of 2.8 per cent.Martin Ellis, chief econo...See the full content of this document
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