Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Health and Sport Committee are about to start an inquiry into social care and support. As the Health and Sport Committee embark on the
Month: September 2020
COVID-19: Guidance for students in Scotland -updated 1 October
Reading Time: 4 minutesOutbreaks of COVID-19 have been reported in student halls of residence across the country since students returned to campuses earlier this month. In a fast-moving
Scottish Income Tax Reconciliations: a downward adjustment, but by less than feared
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis blog considers the 2018-19 Scottish Income tax reconciliation.
State of the EU-UK negotiations
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe UK Government has said it may breach the Withdrawal Agreement it signed with the EU less than 12 months ago. Where does this leave the negotiations on the EU and UK’s post-Brexit relationship?
The changing face of the Scottish workforce
Reading Time: 4 minutesA look at how the number of jobs in Scotland has changed between March and June 2020.
The UK’s Trade Bill 2019-21 and devolved consent
Reading Time: 5 minutesWhat is the UK Trade Bill, and what does it mean for the Scottish Parliament?
Nearing ‘go’ on the Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB)
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe Scottish National Investment Bank is due to launch before the end of 2020. This blog looks at some of the most recent developments around the Bank, including the publication of the proposed missions.
A fraught fiscal outlook
Reading Time: 3 minutesConsiders the latest Fiscal Update from the Scottish Fiscal Commission and the continuing uncertainty surrounding the Scottish Budget.
Programme for Government 2020-21: not a normal PFG
Reading Time: 8 minutesA summary of the 2020-21 Programme for Government,