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Scottish Government position on social security spend
The Scottish Government set out its position on social security as an investment in people in answer to a Parliamentary Question from Stephen Kerr MSP on 11 August 2025—
We are proud of the investment that we are making in benefit expenditure. Based on the latest Scottish Fiscal Commission (SFC) forecas...
The Wise Group spoke of resources in terms of voluntary throughcare support in particular, stating that in order to support these early release proposals recruitment would need to begin by November 2024 at the latest to prepare staff for the increased demand expected between February and March.
SB 23-30i
Labour market update: August 2023
This infographic looks at the latest labour market data for Scotland from the Office for National Statistics.
SB 23-26i
Labour market update: July 2023
This infographic looks at the latest labour market data for Scotland from the Office for National Statistics.
SB 23-22i
Labour market update: June 2023
This infographic looks at the latest labour market data for Scotland from the Office for National Statistics.
SB 23-16i
Labour market update: April 2023
This infographic looks at the latest labour market data for Scotland from the Office for National Statistics.
SB 23-13i
Labour market update: March 2023
This infographic looks at the latest labour market data for Scotland from the Office for National Statistics.
SB 23-06i
Labour market update: February 2023
This infographic looks at the latest labour market data for Scotland from the Office for National Statistics.
SB 23-02i
Labour market update: January 2023
This infographic looks at the latest labour market data for Scotland from the Office for National Statistics.