Tom Arthur: “The Just Transition Fund has supported hundreds of jobs with more than £85 million investment into 28 projects across…”

A migration system designed around UK-wide averages – which is what we have now – cannot adequately respond to Scotland's demographic and geographic circumstances.

We will work with stakeholders to consider the challenges highlighted in the report to drive further progress.

Investing in Our Union Street and the People’s Place demonstrates our clear commitment to regeneration that is locally led, nationally supported, and focused on delivering real change.

This independent evaluation is very welcome and demonstrates that public money is reaching employers who are committed to providing fair work practices despite a challenging economic environment.