Reading Time: 9 minutesThis blog looks at how the war in the Middle East could impact businesses and households in Scotland
Dampness and mould in rented housing – What will ‘Awaab’s law’ in Scotland do?  Â
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Scottish Parliament has approved new regulations that will, from October 2026, place new duties on social and private rented landlords. These duties require landlords
Explainer: what happens to public petitions at the end of a session?Â
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Scottish Parliament’s public petitions system allows individuals and organisations to submit formal requests for the Parliament to act. The Parliament will go into campaign recess on 26 March, ahead
The UK Internal Market Act 2020 and the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill
Reading Time: 6 minutesThis short blog considers how the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill and the UK Internal Market Act 2020 interact.
The Representation of the People Bill
Reading Time: 10 minutesThis blog looks at the Representation of the People Bill which has been introduced in the UK Parliament and how it may affect voters and campaigners at UK Parliament elections in Scotland.
A little less confrontation, a little more co-operation please: new polling and research on attitudes towards UK intergovernmental relations
Reading Time: 6 minutesDewi Knight, Director of PolicyWISE, explores new polling and what it shows about the attitudes held by those living in Scotland in relation to how the UK and Scottish Governments work together.
Explainer: Scottish Parliament Bills and what happens at the end of a parliamentary session?Â
Reading Time: 7 minutesThis blog explains what Bills are and what happens to them at dissolution.
Building Safety Levy (Scotland) Bill – looking ahead to Stage 3
Reading Time: 6 minutesThis blog gives an overview of the Building Safety Levy (Scotland) Bill, summarising Stage 1 and 2 ahead of the Stage 3 debate in March 2026.
Spring Statement delivers a Barnett bonus
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe UK Spring Statement delivers £921 million extra for Scotland, easing budget pressures and boosting future flexibility.
SPICe Hub: draft Climate Change Plan
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Scottish Government published a draft Climate Change Plan (CCP) on 6 November 2025, marking the start of 120 days of its parliamentary scrutiny (until 5 March).