A strong increase in Scotland's manufacturing and service sectors has raised employment at its fastest rate in 16 years according to the Bank of Scotland.
The latest Bank of Scotland purchasing managers’ index (PMI) survey, published today, shows employment hitting its highest figure since the report started, as well as, continued prosperity in the private sector. February’s index result was 56.2, down from 57.2 in January. Chief economist at the Bank of Scotland Donald MacRae said: “February’s PMI showed the…
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