Ernst & Young Scottish Item Club - quoted facts & statistics

business · BBC

Scotland is projected to grow at 0.8% next year, 0.2% lower than the UK estimate.

“The Ernst & Young Scottish Item Club has predicted growth of 0.8%, 0.2% lower than the UK estimate.”

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The Item Club forecasts 30,000 public sector jobs will be cut over the next four years.

“It also said 30,000 public sector job cuts in the next four years would hamper economic performance.”

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business · BBC

Scottish manufactured exports fell by 30% over the past decade.

“According to the report, the volume of Scottish manufactured exports has fallen by 30% in the past decade.”

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Exports account for about 20% of Scotland's GDP, versus about 30% for the rest of the UK.

“Exports now account for about 20% of Scotland's GDP, compared with about 30% for the rest of the UK.”

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Public sector contributed more than 30% to Scotland's GDP growth over the past 10 years, compared with 20% in the rest of the UK.

“The public sector plays a larger part in the Scottish economy, contributing more than 30% to GDP growth over the past 10 years, compared with 20% in the rest of the UK.”

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Unemployment is expected to peak at 225,000 this year before falling in 2011.

“overall unemployment would peak at 225,000 this year before dropping back in 2011.”

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