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Scotland's Unemployment Drops: Pay Rises Amid Economic Strain

9/17/2025

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Scotland's unemployment rate stands at 3.5%, lower than the UK's 4.7%.
Employment in Scotland is at 74.5%, slightly below the UK's 75.2%.
Unemployment decreased by 20,000 since February 2025, totaling 31,000 fewer than February 2024.
Median monthly pay in Scotland increased to £2,599, a 6.5% year-on-year rise.
The UK has 2.3 job seekers per vacancy, with inflation impacting business costs and hiring.

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Story summary

Scotland's unemployment rate stands at 3.5%, lower than the UK's 4.7%.
Employment in Scotland is at 74.5%, slightly below the UK's 75.2%.
Unemployment decreased by 20,000 since February 2025, totaling 31,000 fewer than February 2024.
Median monthly pay in Scotland increased to £2,599, a 6.5% year-on-year rise.
The UK has 2.3 job seekers per vacancy, with inflation impacting business costs and hiring.