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Gender pay gap soars by 30 per cent in Scotland
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SCOTLAND’S gender pay gap has widened by a “scandalous” 30 per cent in the last year, despite women’s pay catching up with men’s across Britain, according to the Scottish TUC.

Its analysis of the latest Office of National Statistics data shows that women in Scotland earn on average £3,000 less than their male counterparts. 

“While employment law is reserved, the Scottish government is working to reduce the gender pay gap and promote equality through its Fair Work approach.

“The pay offer for local government workers in Scotland is better than offers in the rest of the UK.

“This delivers what GMB, Unite and Unison asked for from councils at the end of July.”

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