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Scottish Civil Service Jobs Rise Despite Cuts Promise | Glasgow News
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Scotland’s civil service is growing — not shrinking — defying government promises to cut jobs by half a percent annually. Despite plans to trim 11,000 roles and save £1.5 billion through natural attrition, the number of civil servants rose by 370 last year to 29,200 — a 1.3% jump and a 56% surge since 2019. While core departments saw a 3% drop, agencies like Social Security Scotland added staff, driving overall growth. The public sector workforce also edged up 0.7%, as fiscal warnings loom over Scotland’s ballooning budget gap.
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