Scotland's labour market is showing a marked improvement, according to a new report.
The Bank of Scotland jobs report shows a strong December with demand for staff continuing to grow and starting salaries rising.
This latest reading pointed to a marked improvement in the health of Scotland’s labour market, albeit the rate of progress remained slower than seen around the middle of the year.
It moved back above the equivalent index for the UK as a whole, which sank to a 13-month low in December.
Chief Economist Donald MacRae says busines confidence is increasing, but warns there are clouds on the horizon:
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