Scottish Secretary welcomes August 2019 Labour Market Statistics

Secretary of State for Scotland Alister Jack responds to August Labour Market Statistics.



Record number of women in work as wages continue to outstrip inflation

UK employment rate at joint record high 76.1%, as number in work reaches 32.8 million, and wages surpass inflation for the 17th consecutive month.



Highways England geared up to help motorists this bank holiday

More than 480 miles of roadworks will be lifted or completed on motorways and major A-roads to help families have smoother journeys over the August bank holiday.



Applications for the UK Government’s prestigious Chevening Scholarships open 5 August 2019

Applications for Chevening Scholarships to study in the UK are open between 5 August and 5 November 2019, with applications to be submitted via www.chevening.org/apply



Applications for the UK Government’s Chevening Scholarships

Applications for Chevening Scholarships to study in the UK are open between 5 August and 5 November 2019.