Scotland's Economy

  • Labour Market Statistics: April to June 2018

    14th August 2018 by

    These are welcome figures. Scotland’s economy and jobs market remains strong despite the continued challenges facing our economy as a result of Brexit uncertainty. Scotland’s employment rate has increased over the quarter, with 2,642,000 people now in work in Scotland. Our unemployment rate fell over the quarter to 4.2%. On female and youth employment, we...

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  • Delivering effective employment support

    8th August 2018 by

    One of the Scottish Government’s overriding commitments is to deliver dignity and respect for those people who face barriers to employment. Since responsibility for employability services was devolved, the Scottish Government has taken a different approach to the UK Government. We have listened to those who use our employability services and designed a system which...

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  • This week – 27/07/18

    27th July 2018 by

    Glasgow Fire Recovery Fund This week Economy Secretary Derek Mackay announced that businesses impacted by the fires at the Glasgow School of Art Mackintosh building and Victoria’s Nightclub will be able to access a fund up to £5 million. The Scottish Government will make the additional funding available to Glasgow City Council for distribution to...

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  • Labour Market Statistics: March – May 2018

    17th July 2018 by

    Minister for Business, Fair Work and Skills Jamie Hepburn has blogged on labour market statistics released by the ONS for March to May 2018.

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  • Progress on fair work

    23rd April 2018 by

    Minister for Employability and Training Jamie Hepburn discusses Scottish Government efforts to give everyone access to quality education, training and support into employment.

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  • Fairer employment support

    3rd January 2018 by

    A series of events will be held in nine areas across the country, to prepare for the roll out of the new £96 million Fair Start Scotland employability service in April.

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  • Scotland can benefit from lucrative decommissioning market – Paul Wheelhouse

    1st December 2017 by

    Paul Wheelhouse, Scottish Government Minister for Business, Innovation and Energy “The North Sea’s oil and gas reserves remain significant – even after decades of production and prosperity. “There are up to 20 billion barrels of reserves still to be recovered and production is likely to continue for at least another 20 years.  “While maximising economic...

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  • Taking a fairer approach to employability

    4th April 2017 by

    Employability Minister Jamie Hepburn discusses Scotland's new and different approach to helping people with health conditions and disabilities into work.

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  • Taking action on pregnancy discrimination

    8th March 2017 by

    Rosalind Bragg, director of Maternity Action discusses pregnancy discrimination and the importance of removing any barriers to work.

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  • Employability discussions in Brussels

    6th February 2017 by

    Last month I spent time in Brussels to talk about the challenges and solutions of employability across the EU and how the Scottish Government might continue to contribute. We discussed employment support services for disabled people and the long-term unemployed and the new, fairer approach we will be taking.

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