Reading Time: 5 minutesThis blog takes a brief look at some of the main issues linked to mobile phone apps which aim to trace the contacts of people who have COVID-19.
Author: SPICe
How is the Scottish Government supporting businesses through the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic?
Reading Time: 6 minutesThis blog provides an overview of all business support measures introduced by the Scottish Government in response to COVID-19. It also explores the costs and funding of these measures.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Scotland’s economy
Reading Time: 9 minutesThis blog summarises some of the coronavirus (COVID-19) scenarios for the Scottish economy and labour market.
Guest blog: Has the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown reduced air pollution?
Reading Time: 5 minutesThis guest blog explores the COVID-19 lockdown and its effect on air quality in Scotland’s urban areas.
The Barnett formula – is it working for Scotland’s businesses?
Reading Time: 7 minutesThis blog explores how the money the Scottish Government has received as a result of UK Government COVID-19 business support schemes addresses the needs of Scottish businesses.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Brexit transition and access to treatments
Reading Time: 5 minutesThis blog considers the potential impact of the end of the Brexit transition period on UK-EU coordination of vaccines and medicines to tackle COVID-19.
What money is the Scottish Government getting for coronavirus (COVID-19) support and how is it being spent?
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis blog outlines the money that the Scottish Government is receiving in relation to coronavirus (COVID-19) support and its plans for using these funds.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Frequently Asked Questions – Social Care
Reading Time: 17 minutesThis detailed, extended blog post will look at frequently asked questions about social care in relation to coronavirus (COVID-19)
Brexit – Legislative preparations for the end of transition
Reading Time: 5 minutesThis blog looks at what still needs to be done legislatively ahead of the end of the transition period on 31 December 2020 and whether the rush to pass legislation towards the end of the year will limit the opportunities for parliamentary scrutiny.
An economy fit for key workers?
Reading Time: 6 minutesThis blogpost looks at conditions for “key workers” in the social care and food retail sectors.