DWF comments on latest Scottish labour market statistics

DWF comments on latest Scottish labour market statistics

Ann Frances Cooney says: “Amid ongoing economic pressures, Scotland’s latest figures reveal a nuanced labour market, marked by movements across employment, unemployment and inactivity.  The estimates for November 2025 to January 2026 indicate that over the quarter, the employment rate decreased slightly, the unemployment rate increased slightly while the economic…

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DWF advises Glennon Brothers on Pontrilas Group acquisition

DWF, the global provider of integrated legal and business services, has advised Glennon Brothers, a third-generation timber processing business, on its acquisition of Pontrilas Group Limited, one of the UK’s leading independent sawmill and packaging businesses. Founded in 1947, Pontrilas Group operates the largest timber processing mill in England and…

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DWF comments on latest Scottish labour market statistics

Ann Frances Cooney, says: “In the context of sustained economic pressure, the latest figures for Scotland highlight a mixed labour market picture, with movements across employment, unemployment and inactivity.  The estimates for October to December 2025 indicate that over the quarter, the employment and unemployment rates increased while the economic…

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DWF, the global provider of integrated legal and business services, has advised on over 150 corporate deals in 2025, with a combined deal value of over £6 billion, reflecting another strong year for the firm’s UK & Ireland corporate team. Throughout 2025, DWF’s corporate team remained focused on its core…

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DWF comments on Scotland labour market

Ann Frances Cooney, employment expert and partner at DWF, has commented on the latest labour market figures in Scotland. “Despite a difficult economic backdrop and major employment law reform, the Scottish labour market continues to show signs of resilience.  The estimates for September to November 2025 indicate that over the…

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DWF comments on Scotland labour market and Employment Rights Bill

Ann Frances Cooney, employment expert and partner at DWF, has commented on the latest labour market figures in Scotland. “Amid economic uncertainty and evolving legislative changes, Scotland’s labour market is under ongoing pressure.  The estimates for August to October 2025 indicate that over the quarter, the employment and unemployment rates…

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DWF comments on Scotland labour market

Ann Frances Cooney, employment expert and partner at DWF, has commented on the latest labour market figures in Scotland. “Against a challenging economic backdrop and shifting legislative frameworks, Scotland’s labour market is facing growing pressures.  The estimates for July to September 2025 indicate that over the quarter, the employment and…

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DWF strengthens Scottish teams with key new hires

DWF, the global provider of integrated legal and business services, has expanded its teams in Edinburgh and Glasgow with a wave of new appointments which includes a director, two senior associates, ten solicitors and eight new trainees, strengthening both its commercial services and insurance services divisions. Casey MacDonald has joined…

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DWF comments on Scotland labour market

Ann Frances Cooney, employment expert and partner at DWF, has commented on the latest labour market figures in Scotland. Despite ongoing economic volatility, Scotland’s labour market has maintained a stable and resilient performance.  The estimates for May to July 2025 indicate that over the quarter, the employment and unemployment rates…

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