Author: SPICe
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What does the UK budget mean for Scottish taxpayers?
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Who decides what? Income tax powers are partially devolved to the Scottish Parliament. The Scottish Parliament can set income tax rates and bands, but decisions…
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Preparing for a no-deal Brexit: Commercial fishing
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On 23 August 2018, the UK Government began publishing technical notes on the effect of a no-deal Brexit. These notes are intended to provide guidance…
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Earnings in Scotland – what do the latest statistics tell us?
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The latest results from the Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) were released on 25 October 2018. ASHE is the Office for National Statistics…
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How is Scottish law being prepared for Brexit?
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Lots of current laws in Scotland come from the EU and will not operate properly after Brexit. To reduce uncertainty changes have to be made…
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Fireworks
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SPICe regularly receives enquiries on fireworks around this time of year. This blog pulls together information from different sources on the topic. It also looks…
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UK Budget 2018: Spending increases with tax choices to come
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The Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered his final pre-Brexit Budget on Monday. It was noticeable for presenting better than anticipated tax revenue figures, despite economic…
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Guest blog – The UK Migration Advisory Committee’s response to regional variation in the immigration system
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This blog examines the response of the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) – which the Home Office tasked with examining the impacts of EEA migration and…
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Guest blog – After Brexit: Migration Advisory Committee Proposals on Future EU Migration to the UK
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This is the first of several blogs on immigration that Dr Eve Hepburn will be publishing with SPICe over the coming months. This blog will…
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How much will the Scottish Government benefit from additional health funding in England?
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How much extra money for health has been announced? In June 2018, the Prime Minister announced additional funding for the NHS in England. By 2023-24,…
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The People’s Manifesto for Wildlife
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On 22 September 2018, thousands of people gathered in Hyde Park in London for the People’s Walk for Wildlife, led by TV presenter Chris Packham.…
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Capital spend: locking in high or low carbon futures?
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The Scottish Government plans to invest over £4 billion this financial year on infrastructure like homes, roads and rail. This capital spending will rise even…
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Preparing for a no-deal Brexit: travelling between the UK and the EU
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On 23 August 2018, the UK Government began publishing technical notes on the effect of a no-deal Brexit. These notes are intended to provide guidance…
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