New employment figures in Scottish cities hiding pockets of inequality, report finds

The level of inequality in cities like Glasgow, Aberdeen and Edinburgh may be hidden behind stronger-than-average employment rates (Image: Colin Mearns/Newsquest)

EMPLOYMENT figures may be hiding the true level of inequality and poverty in some Scottish cities, a new report has found.

The research by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) and the Fraser of Allander Institute examines how many people want to work and how many jobs are available in each council area in Scotland, and in larger commuting areas.