Explainers

Employability Services

In our Fiscal Update – August 2026 report we have provided details on our decision to remove our Employability Services forecast from our social security spending forecast. In the report, we explain why our Employability Services forecast does not currently inform the Scottish Budget and has limited value for users.

Previously, our forecast of Employability Services was an indicative forecast and included spending on Fair Start Scotland and elements of No One Left Behind under our remit.