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| The latest unemployment figures for Scotland released later on Wednesday are expected to show a rise. | |
| The Fraser of Allander Institute will also issue its latest analysis of the Scottish economy - the first since the economic crisis deepened. | The Fraser of Allander Institute will also issue its latest analysis of the Scottish economy - the first since the economic crisis deepened. |
| The Scottish Government said it had taken "early and decisive action" to help businesses and households, as well as maximising jobs and investment. | The Scottish Government said it had taken "early and decisive action" to help businesses and households, as well as maximising jobs and investment. |
| Labour said ministers were not doing enough to tackle the economic slowdown. | Labour said ministers were not doing enough to tackle the economic slowdown. |
| There are significant difficulties coming our way in the British and Scottish economies Scottish SecretaryJim Murphy Are you having a job finding work? Scottish Secretary Jim Murphy told BBC Radio's Good Morning Scotland programme: "Regardless of what the figures show, the British government is determined to do absolutely everything possible to support those who are newly unemployed get back into work. | |
| "And also continue with the efforts to support those who are long-term unemployed and those on incapacity benefit, of whom there are far too many in Scotland, who want to work but haven't been given the chance." | |
| Mr Murphy said Labour was acting to deal with the economic downturn. | |
| He added: "In circumstances where there are large-scale redundancies, the amount of investment by the UK Government in Job Centre Plus will double in recognition of the fact that there are significant difficulties coming our way in the British and Scottish economies." |