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| ONS data: Scottish unemployment rises by 3,000 | ONS data: Scottish unemployment rises by 3,000 |
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| Unemployment in Scotland rose by 3,000 to a total of 179,000 between December and February 2014, according to official figures. | Unemployment in Scotland rose by 3,000 to a total of 179,000 between December and February 2014, according to official figures. |
| Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) also showed employment increase by 16,000 over the same period. | Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) also showed employment increase by 16,000 over the same period. |
| The number of people in jobs in Scotland now stands at 2,575,000. | The number of people in jobs in Scotland now stands at 2,575,000. |
| The Scottish unemployment rate is 6.5%, which is below the average of 6.9% for the whole of the UK. | The Scottish unemployment rate is 6.5%, which is below the average of 6.9% for the whole of the UK. |
| The number of people claiming Job Seeker's Allowance (JSA), fell in March by 2,400 to stand at 104,600 - 32,100 fewer than the same period last year. | The number of people claiming Job Seeker's Allowance (JSA), fell in March by 2,400 to stand at 104,600 - 32,100 fewer than the same period last year. |
| Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael said: "It is encouraging to see 16,000 more Scots move into work and the number claiming Job Seeker's Allowance fall for the 17th straight month. | |
| "There are now 68,000 more people in work and around 32,000 fewer people claiming jobseekers allowance than one year ago. | |
| "It is also very encouraging to see the number of women in work continuing to rise to a near record high." | |
| He added: "With business confidence increasing, inflation falling to a four-and-a-half year low and seven consecutive months of positive Scottish economic growth, Scotland is doing well as part of the UK." |