Living and Working in Scotland

Continued growth in Scottish jobs market
The Bank of Scotland Labour Market Report shows further improvements in the Scottish jobs market, with firm demand underpinning rising number of appointments.
Date: 17-07-2006

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Demand for staff at new three-year high
The Bank of Scotland Labour Market Report for March shows that demand for permenent staff is at it's highest in three years. Financial services is ranked in the top three industries for strength of demand for permenent positions.
Date: 17-03-2006

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Scottish economic growth predictions for 2006
The Bank of Scotland has released their quarterly Index of Leading Economic Indicators, suggesting that the Scottish economy will slow in 2006.
Date: 06-02-2006

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The annual Bank of Scotland survey of UK towns
This survey identifies the towns that have recorded the largest house price rises over the past year. Scottish towns Alexandria and Coatbridge saw the biggest rise in 2005 with average increases of 35%, while Scottish towns accounted for over half of the UK top 20.
Date: 24-12-2005

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Economic forecast for 2006
The Bank of Scotland has issued an economic forecast for 2006, predicting that the Scottish housing market will continue to outperform the rest of the UK, and that the Scottish economy will slow slightly to growth of 1.8% next year.
Date: 21-12-2005

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Sources of support for research and development
A report from Scottish Enterprise outlining the sources of support available to companies to help with research and development (R&D) and increasing innovation.
Date: 21-12-2005

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All about financial services
Scotland is home to a thriving financial services industry which includes many leading international companies that do business around the world. If you are interested in a career in this dynamic and challenging industry in Scotland you can find out all you need to know in this guide. All About Financial Services is a comprehensive guide to financial services jobs based in Scotland: what kind are available, benefits, career development opportunities and the qualifications and skills you need. The guide also provides a valuable resource if you are already employed in the industry and considering your next move, as well as for careers advisers and counsellors. All About Financial Services was commissioned by Scottish Enterprise and has been placed on this website with their kind permission.
Date: 28-05-2005

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Living and working in scotland
Would you like to walk to work, live next to the sea, enjoy views of mountains and castles, breathe fresh air, go home for lunch, have your children walk to and from school on their own, and have time for family meals in the evening? Imagine living in a place where you can be spontaneous about what restaurant to go to, which play or concert to attend and when and where to play golf! This is the lifestyle enjoyed by many of the financial services professionals who have chosen to move to Scotland. If you would like to know more about taking your career forward in Scotland, "Living and working in Scotland" is the guide for you. It features the experiences of people who have moved to Scotland, and explains what you need to know about important considerations including housing and education systems, lifestyle, transport and job markets. This guide was commissioned by Scottish Enterprise and has been placed on this website with their kind permission.
Date: 27-05-2005

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