Author: SPICe
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Staying connected: broadband and Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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This blog looks at the importance of connectivity, especially broadband, to Scottish households during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.
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Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill – SPICe Briefing
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This extended blogpost provides briefing for MSPs and other interested parties ahead of parliamentary consideration of the Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill on 1 April 2020.
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Conveyancing and the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Due to the emergency legislation in the Scottish Parliament this week, this blog post looks at the sale and purchase of property in Scotland. Here…
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) – employment rights
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Blog looking at work rights in the coronavirus crisis, including furlough, redundancy and sick pay.
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Impact of Coronavirus (COVID 19) on the EU-UK future relationship negotiations
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The impact of the Coronavirus (COVID 19) global pandemic appears to make extension of the Withdrawal Agreement transition period more likely. This blog sets out…
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Devolved institutions and the future relationship negotiations
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The future relationship negotiations between the UK government and the EU have now begun. This blog examines the potential role for the devolved legislatures in…
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The Enterprise and Skills Review – achieving its aspirations?
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It is now almost four years since the Enterprise and Skills Review (ESR) was launched in May 2016, by the First Minister. This blog explores…
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A loosening of the fiscal taps
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A blog on the implications of yesterday’s UK Budget for the Scottish public finances.
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Here come the gulls: SPICe FAQs on gulls and gull control
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FAQs on gulls and gull control.
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How can the devolved administrations influence the future relationship negotiations?
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The future relationship negotiations between the UK government and the EU begin in Brussels on 3 March 2020. This blog examines how the devolved administrations…
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Funding Scottish Social Security: A different scale
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Ahead of the first Scottish budget to include substantial amounts for social security , this blog looks at how Scottish social security is funded and…
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Budget Bill Stage 1 – a deal, but questions over how it will be funded
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This blog considers the Budget deal announced between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Green Party.