Author: SPICe
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Fireworks
Reading time: 4 minutes
An overview of fireworks legislation and the parts of the Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Act 2022 that are in force.
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Winter Fuel Payment in Scotland
Reading time: 6 minutes
Regulations to introduce a means-tested Pension Age Winter Heating Payment in Scotland were laid in the Scottish Parliament on 25 September 2024. This is the…
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How has the Scottish Government been supporting international development?
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In June 2024, the Scottish Government published its ‘Contribution to International Development Report 2021-23’, which provides information on the Scottish Government’s international development activities from…
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SPICe explainer animations
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SPICe animation hub. Providing a suite of short animations to help explain terms and concepts which appear in political and public discourse.
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Labour market visual update: September 2024
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Visual summary of the latest labour market indicators for Scotland.
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Scotland’s exports in 10 charts
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This blog is a summary of the more detailed SPICe Briefing “Scotland’s exports – policy and statistics”. The blog details 10 key charts which give…
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The 2024-25 Programme for Government – reaffirming the four priorities: child poverty, economy, climate emergency and public services
Reading time: 24 minutes
On 4 September 2024, John Swinney MSP presented his first Programme for Government (PfG) since becoming First Minister in May 2024. The theme of the…
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Hungary’s presidency of the Council of the European Union
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Hungary assumed the presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU) on 1 July 2024 taking over from Belgium which held the presidency for…
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The Clyde cod controversy: a case study of evidence-based fisheries management. Part 2.
Reading time: 11 minutes
This two-part blog series explores the Scottish Government’s approach to decision-making and the use of evidence in fisheries management.
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The Clyde cod controversy: a case study of evidence-based fisheries management. Part 1.
Reading time: 5 minutes
This two-part blog series explores the Scottish Government’s approach to decision-making and the use of evidence in fisheries management.
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Scotland – Prevalence, treatment, and private care
Reading time: 6 minutes
This blog will explain what ADHD is, its prevalence in Scotland, and current issues affecting access to ADHD treatment.
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Filling in fiscal cracks…again
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This blog summarises the Cabinet Secretary’s fiscal update.
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