Author: SPICe
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Guest blog: Connecting deliberative practices in Parliament with participation and community engagement
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This blog summarises key points from a recent fellowship in which Dr Ruth Lightbody explored practice principles and a framework for participation in the Scottish…
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A changing climate? The Scottish Government’s newly announced policy package
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On 18 April 2024 the Scottish Government announced plans to make ‘minor’ changes to climate change legislation, and a climate change policy package which includes…
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The European Commission’s proposal for an EU-UK youth mobility agreement
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On 18 April 2024, the European Commission published a recommendation that EU member state governments agree to open negotiations with the UK Government for an…
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Labour market visual update: April 2024
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Visual summary of the latest labour market indicators for Scotland.
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Is Scotland going to meet its child poverty targets?
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The latest statistics show that Scotland is far from achieving its child poverty targets.
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Additional Costs of Disability
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Disabled people face additional costs compared to non-disabled people. These costs are many and varied, and depend on individual circumstances, such as type of disability,…
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After EU exit – UK border checks and the new common user charge
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UK regulatory checks on EU imports are now underway following EU exit. Last week, the UK Government announced the charges that will be imposed on…
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Nature’s Balance Sheet – What are the key issues for Natural Capital Finance?
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This is the third blog in a series of three exploring natural capital finance in Scotland – what it is, why there is demand for…
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Nature’s Balance Sheet – How does Natural Capital Finance work?
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This is the second blog in a series of three exploring natural capital finance in Scotland – what it is, why there is demand for…
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Nature’s Balance Sheet – What is Natural Capital Finance, what is needed, and where should it come from?
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This is the first blog in a series of three exploring natural capital finance in Scotland – what it is, why there is demand for…
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Annual report from the Office for the Internal Market 2023-24
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On 20 March 2024, the Office for the Internal Market (‘OIM’) published its second annual report on the operation of the internal market for 2023-24.…
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FAQs on NHS waiting times in Scotland
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SPICe regularly receives enquiries from MSPs and their staff regarding NHS waiting times for planned (elective) care, this blog looks at some frequently asked questions…