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Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Scotland – headline statistics
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The blog provides a update on the latest headline statistics on the Coronavirus (COVID 19) in Scotland.
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Energy price crisis – impacts and remedies in Scotland
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This blog explores the key drivers of energy price rises, expert commentary, and some of the responses from Scottish and UK governments.
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Supporting Ukrainians in Scotland
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Whilst the design of the Ukraine Family and the Homes for Ukraine visa schemes are the responsibility of the UK Government, the Scottish Government is…
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Medicinal Cannabis – Questions and Answers (updated April 2022)
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This blog explains how the prescription of cannabis-based medical products currently works in Scotland and some of the potential barriers around prescribing these products.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Constituency support – updated 1 April 2022
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Blog containing links to trusted and official sources of information about issues relating to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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COVID-19: How much has been spent?
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The pandemic has resulted in significant revisions to Scottish Government spending plans. This blog examines the information available on spending to date and highlights the…
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Population growth and decline on Scotland’s islands – 2001 to 2020
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Introduction A flurry of islands-related activity during the last parliamentary session resulted in the 2018 Islands Act and Scotland’s first ever National Islands Plan. A…
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Fàs agus crìonadh sluaigh ann an eileanan na h-Alba – 2001 gu 2020
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Ro-ràdh Mar thoradh air gnìomhachd co-cheangailte ris na h-eileanan anns an t-seisean pàrlamaid mu dheireadh thàinig Achd nan Eilean agus a’ chiad Phlana Nàiseanta nan…
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UK Spring Statement: inflation impact takes hold
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This blog summarises some of the key measures outlined in yesterday’s UK Spring Statement.
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The Ukraine crisis – the humanitarian response (updated at 4pm on 21 March 2022)
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As a result of the invasion and ongoing fighting, the United Nations said that more than1.5 million refugees have now fled Ukraine. This blog sets…
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Welcoming Ukrainians to the United Kingdom (updated at 2pm on 21 March 2022)
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The Russian invasion has led to millions of Ukrainians fleeing their own homes in search of safety. This new blog sets out the the UK…
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Scottish Government’s 10 year strategy for economic transformation
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This blog gives an overview of the Scottish Government’s 10 year strategy for economic transformation
