UNEMPLOYMENT in Scotland has jumped by 7000 according to the latest figures.

The jobless rate is 5.7% slightly lower than the UK figure for the latest data from September to November with 158,000 out of work.

In Glasgow the latest figures show unemployment is higher than the average at 9.2%, the third highest in Scotland .

The Scottish and UK Governments said the figures were positive as they concentrated on an increase in the number of people in work.

The number of people in employment in Scotland has increased by 50,000 over the last 12 month and female employment has hit a record high and youth unemployment at its lowest level for five years.

Roseanna Cunningham , Scottish Government Work and Skills Secretary, said: "Scotland is again outperforming the UK on employment, unemployment and inactivity rates and a 3 per cent expansion in our economy over the year is a clear demonstration of our growing strength, not least in the construction sector."

UK Government, Secretary of State for Scotland, Alistair Carmichael, said: "Today's employment figures show a record number of Scots in work, more women in employment than ever before and jobseekers allowance claimants at its lowest level since 2008.

"The UK Government has stuck to its long term economic plan, creating the right conditions to rebuild and rebalance our economy. Together with the safety and security which comes from being part of the UK this has helped our businesses grow and create more sustainable jobs."