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Scottish unemployment up 11,000 Scottish unemployment rises again
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Unemployment has continued to rise in Scotland with 187,000 now out of work - an increase of 75,000 on last year.Unemployment has continued to rise in Scotland with 187,000 now out of work - an increase of 75,000 on last year.
Figures from the Office for National Statistics show a rise of 11,000 unemployed between May and July.Figures from the Office for National Statistics show a rise of 11,000 unemployed between May and July.
It represents an unemployment rate of 7% in Scotland, compared with a UK figure of 7.9%.It represents an unemployment rate of 7% in Scotland, compared with a UK figure of 7.9%.
The number of adults claiming Job Seeker's Allowance also rose to 132,900 in July, up 2,200 on the month before and 53,200 on the same month last year. The number claiming jobseeker's allowance also rose to 132,900 in July, up 2,200 on the month before and 53,200 on the same month last year.
Secretary of State for Scotland, Jim Murphy, said: "These latest figures show the true cost of the global economic conditions. In the midst of all the talk of economic recovery, no one should lose sight of the fact the recession is still having a real impact on families, particularly those on modest and middle incomes". Scottish Secretary Jim Murphy said: "These latest figures show the true cost of the global economic conditions.
"In the midst of all the talk of economic recovery, no one should lose sight of the fact the recession is still having a real impact on families, particularly those on modest and middle incomes."