Helping People Into Work - £90 Million Investment to Tackle Economic Inactivity

Scottish Government unveils £90m investment to get people into work

(Image: Lennystan, Shutterstock) THE Scottish Government has unveiled £90 million of investment to tackle economic inactivity. The funding, which comes as part of the Scottish budget for 2026-27, is expected to help 7,500 people furthered from the labour market into work, with the Scottish Government adding that thousands more are expected to benefit from qualifications and training. Initiatives will include a £40 million package to help parents…

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.