Reading Time: 6 minutesThis blog discusses some of the potential challenges facing the NHS and social care services this winter.
Month: September 2022
Mini-Budget, Big tax cuts
Reading Time: 5 minutesThis blog summarises some of the announcements made today by the new Chancellor, and the implications for Scotland.
Dàrna dachaighean ann an Alba – fìrinnean, figearan agus poileasaidh
Reading Time: 6 minutesThis blog provides and overview of facts, figures and policy on second homes.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): deaths at a local level in Scotland
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis post looks at data from the National Records of Scotland which breaks down deaths from coronavirus (COVID-19) at a local level.
The Scottish Government’s planned evictions moratorium – background information
Reading Time: 6 minutesThis blog provides background on the Scottish Government’s planned evictions moratorium.
The Scottish Government’s planned rent freeze – background
Reading Time: 10 minutes(Please note there is a new blog on this topic, published on 9 June 2023). Last updated: 3 October 2022 On 6 September 2022, the
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Vaccinations in Scotland – latest data
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis blog looks at data from Public Health Scotland and the Scottish Government daily data on the number of vaccinations which have been administered in Scotland.
Programme for Government 2022-23 – a focused response to the “cost crisis”
Reading Time: 14 minutesThis post provides a summary and initial analysis of the 2022-23 Programme for Government.
Second homes in Scotland – facts, figures and policy
Reading Time: 6 minutesLast updated 16 November 2023 (note a newer version of this blog was published on 13 May 2025) This blog considers the number of second
The Scottish Government’s international footprint
Reading Time: 5 minutesThis blog on the Scottish Government’s international footprint looks at the Government’s stated purpose for its international presence, how much the international offices cost and how other sub-states are represented internationally.