Reading Time: 6 minutesAn outline of what economic theory tells us about price ceilings and some evidence from food price caps in Europe.
Author: SPICe
Asylum Seekers, Refugees and Social Housing in Scotland Â
Reading Time: 6 minutesAsylum seekers are not entitled to homeless assistance; and refugees do not get special priority for homelessness assistance or social housing in Scotland.
The recent increase in refugee homelessness applications, partly driven by the UK Government fast-track asylum claim processing, has added pressure to some local housing systems, particularly in Glasgow and, to a lesser extent, Edinburgh. This also reflects wider pressures on Scotland’s homelessness and housing services.
Scotland’s exports in 10 charts 2026
Reading Time: 6 minutesThis blog summarises 10 key charts from the recent SPICe briefing on Scotland’s exports.
Labour market update: August 2026
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMonthly update on the labour market in Scotland.
Disposable Barbecues FAQs
Reading Time: 6 minutesThis blog looks at current regulations and guidance on the use of disposable barbecues, and potential legislative approaches the Scottish and UK Governments could take to ban their sale.
Scottish Cabinet portfolios
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis blog provides a quick and accessible guide to the Scottish Cabinet and its responsibilities as overseen by the Cabinet Secretaries.
Long-term conditions in Scotland
Reading Time: 3 minutesThis blog discusses long-term conditions in Scotland, prevalence and future projections.
Intergovernmental activity update Q1 and Q2 2026Â
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSPICe has published a new quarterly intergovernmental activity update, which covers quarters 1 and 2 (January to June) of 2026. You can find previous updates on our intergovernmental activity hub. ‘Intergovernmental activity’
Bowel Cancer Screening
Reading Time: 3 minutesOn 12 July 2026, the Scottish Government announced that Public Health Minister Maree Todd had asked the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) to consider
Labour market update: July 2026
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMonthly update on the labour market in Scotland.