Reading Time: 5 minutesThe decline in the use of physical notes and coin in the UK is not a new phenomenon. In July 2018 the Scottish Parliament’s Economy,
Month: October 2020
COVID-19 Barnett funding: £7.2 billion for Scotland now guaranteed
Reading Time: 3 minutesBarnett consequentials related to coronavirus (COVID-19) support now stand at £7.2 billion for Scotland. This blog looks at how the Barnett position has evolved through the course of the pandemic.
Infrastructure Investment Plan: a framework, a delivery plan or a consultation?
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Scottish Government recently published a Draft Infrastructure Investment Plan covering the period to 2025-26. This blog looks at what it does and doesn’t do.
COVID-19: How is this wave different from the first?
Reading Time: 9 minutesThis blogpost looks at the differences between the first and second waves of COVID-19.
Low traffic neighbourhoods
Reading Time: 9 minutesA look at the impact of low traffic neighbourhoods.
The UK Internal Market Bill – a threat to the circular economy in Scotland?
Reading Time: 8 minutesThis blog explores implications of the UK Internal Market Bill for the development of a circular economy in Scotland, with particular discussion of Scotland’s forthcoming
What might the Internal Market Bill mean for Scotland’s regulatory standards?
Reading Time: 7 minutesThe Scottish Parliament will vote on a motion on whether or not to consent to the United Kingdom Internal Market Bill on 7 October 2020. This blog outlines some of the views of organisations in Scotland on the Bill and provides some examples of how the provisions of the Bill might affect different policy sectors.
COVID-19 guest blog: Government support for businesses around the world
Reading Time: 5 minutesThis guest blog from the Institute for Government summarises research commissioned by SPICe to support the work of the Economy, Energy, and Fair Work Committee looking at the impact of COVID-19 on Scotland’s businesses, workers, and the economy. The aim of the research was to explore how selected governments around the world have supported businesses with COVID-19.
Connecting R100 – making broadband progress
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe R100 programme, which commits to delivering 100% superfast broadband across Scotland, has not been without its challenges. Momentum has shifted recently with some positive milestones achieved and increased clarity around programme delivery. These recent developments are explored in this blog.
The UK Internal Market Bill – The Devolved Administrations Responses
Reading Time: 7 minutesThis blog provides a short analysis of the Scottish and Welsh Governments’ positions on the Internal Market Bill as set out in their Legislative Consent Memorandums for the Bill.