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Scottish unemployment rises by 13,000 | Scottish unemployment rises by 13,000 |
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The number of people out of work in Scotland rose by 13,000 to 192,000 over the three months to May, according to official figures. | The number of people out of work in Scotland rose by 13,000 to 192,000 over the three months to May, according to official figures. |
However, employment also increased by 12,000 over the same period. | |
The Scottish government said the rise indicated an increasing number of people were entering the jobs market to look for work. | |
According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the number of people in work now stands at 2,587,000. | |
Meanwhile, UK unemployment fell by 121,000 to 2.12 million - its lowest level in nearly six years. | |
The Scottish unemployment rate now stands at 6.9%, which is 0.4% above the total for the whole of the UK. | |
The number of people claiming Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA), fell by 4,000 in June to stand at 96,000. The figure is 35,500 lower than the same period last year. | The number of people claiming Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA), fell by 4,000 in June to stand at 96,000. The figure is 35,500 lower than the same period last year. |