Reading Time: 4 minutes A look at trends in takeaway outlets in Scotland by constituency and local authority.
Who are we? The changing Scottish population
Reading Time: 7 minutes Over the last 20 years, there have been some significant changes in the composition of Scotland’s population. This blog explores some of the main changes over the last 20 years and looks at the projections for the next 20 years.
A tourism target too far?
Reading Time: 5 minutes The national tourism strategy is nearing its end in 2020, making now an apt time to look at the fortunes of the sector. This blog looks at current trends and government spend in the tourism sector.
Financial risks to Scotland’s EU structural funds
Reading Time: 4 minutes What might underspends, performace reviews and interruptions to EU payments mean for Scotland’s structural fund programmes?
Income tax: correcting for earlier optimism
Reading Time: 4 minutes This post gives an overview of the recent publication of Scottish income tax figures.
Does your face fit?
Reading Time: 4 minutes This post looks at the need to balance the use of biometrics in tackling crime whilst also protecting the privacy and human rights of individuals.