Reading Time: 10 minutesThis blog summarises the result and provides analysis of the outcome of the UK general election which took place on Thursday 4 July 2024.
Author: SPICe
Artificial intelligence: how might it be used in healthcare?
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis blog explains how AI could be used in healthcare. It highlights both current and potential near-future applications in NHS Scotland.
The National Care Service Bill – the next chapter(s)
Reading Time: 11 minutesThis blog will provide an overview of the latest development in the passage of the National Care Service (Scotland) Bill (NCS Bill/the Bill). The blog
Scotland’s Housing Emergency
Reading Time: 5 minutesThis blog provides an overview of why a housing emergency has been declared in Scotland.
Better protection for people in debt? Stage 3 of the Bankruptcy and Diligence (Scotland) Bill
Reading Time: 4 minutesA look at the commitments made by the Scottish Government during the Stage 3 debate on the Bankruptcy and Diligence (Scotland) Bill.
Artificial intelligence: how it works and what it can do
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis blog explains what AI is, how it works and what it can do. It also defines common AI terms.
Renewable energy map of Scotland
Reading Time: 2 minutesPlease note that SPICe is aware of some accuracy issues with the data underpinning this map. We therefore recommend that the location of a site
The Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Bill: What happened at Stage 2?
Reading Time: 9 minutesA blog discussing what happened at Stage 2 of the Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Bill, in advance of Stage 3.
European Parliament elections 2024
Reading Time: 6 minutesElections to the European Parliament took place between 6-9 June 2024. This blog provides information about the election, summarises the results, and sets out what
Labour market visual update: June 2024
Reading Time: < 1 minuteVisual summary of the latest labour market indicators for Scotland.