Reading Time: 6 minutes This 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 minutes This 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 minutes This 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 minute This 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 minutes This 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 minutes This 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 minutes This 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 minutes Last updated 16 November 2023 This blog considers the number of second homes in Scotland and the policy measures that affect them. Second homes are
The Scottish Government’s international footprint
Reading Time: 5 minutes This 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.