Scottish Government to set out new measures to help long-term unemployment

Scottish Government to set out new measures to help long-term unemployment

NEW action to tackle long-term unemployment is to be announced by the Scottish Government ...

Helping people into work

£90 million investment to tackle economic inactivity A series of measures to address long-term unemployment, boost economic growth and tackle child poverty have been detailed by Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes. Funding of £90 million in the draft Scottish Budget for 2026-27 is expected to help up to 7,500 people furthest from the labour market into work, with thousands more expected to benefit from qualifications and training. Initiatives will…

£90 Million Investment Set Out to Tackle Economic Inactivity

A £90 million investment aimed at tackling long term unemployment, boosting economic growth and reducing child poverty has been set out by Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes. The funding, included in the draft Scottish Budget for 2026 to 2027, is expected to help up to 7,500 people who are furthest from the labour market into work, with thousands more supported through qualifications and training. The measures focus on removing barriers to employ…

Scottish Government say their investment will tackle “economic inactivity”

Investment of more than £90 million will address long-term unemployment, boost economic growth and tackle child poverty according to the Deputy First Minister, Kate Forbes, who made the announcement on Monday. In the Scottish Budget £90 million has been set aside for the next financial year to help up to 7,500 people into work. These […] The post Scottish Government say their investment will tackle “economic inactivity” appeared first on The Edi…