Author: SPICe
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The UK ‘Summer Economic Update’: what does it mean for Scotland?
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On 8 July 2020, the UK Chancellor presented a Summer Economic Update, setting out the next phase of the response to the coronavirus pandemic. This…
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Frequently Asked Questions – Health
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This blog answers some of the most frequently asked health questions in relation to coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): what could the impact be on the ordinary general election to the Scottish Parliament scheduled for May 2021?
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This blog looks at the impact COVID-19 may have on the Scottish Parliament election scheduled for May 2021.
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Common frameworks: Progress report
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A look at the UK Government’s seventh statutory report on the EU (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and Common Frameworks.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): An update on the law as Scotland moves to phase 2
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This blog looks at the changes set out by the First Minister on 18 June 2020 as Scotland moves to phase 2 after lockdown.
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Excess deaths in Scotland
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A look at excess deaths in Scotland from 2 March to 7 June. Looking at breakdowns by sex, age and location of death.
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The EU-UK Future Relationship Negotiations at the halfway point
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With the transition period set to end in just over six months’ time, the race is on for the UK and the EU to reach…
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Scotland’s night-time economy and Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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With over 6,000 businesses and over 75,000 people employed in the night-time economy across Scotland’s four largest cities, it is an important part of Scotland’s…
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): the lowdown on the laws of lockdown and the move to phase 1
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This blog looks at the legislation and guidance for the COVID-19 pandemic and the differences between them.
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Pharmaceuticals in the environment: Introduction and cross-sector partnership addressing the issue in Scotland
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A guest blog on pharmaceutical pollution and potential implications for the environment and human health in Scotland.
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Scottish Elections (Reform) Bill: what’s to see ahead of stage 3
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This blog looks at the Scottish Elections (Reform) Bill ahead of stage 3.
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What is the Scottish Government spending on coronavirus (COVID-19) support?
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This blog outlines Scottish Government planned spending on coronavirus (COVID-19) support as set out in its 2020-21 Summer budget revision.