Author: SPICe
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The Scottish Government’s planned evictions moratorium – background information
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This blog provides background on the Scottish Government’s planned evictions moratorium.
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The Scottish Government’s planned rent freeze – background
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(Please note there is a new blog on this topic, published on 9 June 2023). Last updated: 3 October 2022 On 6 September 2022, the…
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Vaccinations in Scotland – latest data
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This blog looks at data from Public Health Scotland and the Scottish Government daily data on the number of vaccinations which have been administered in…
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Programme for Government 2022-23 – a focused response to the “cost crisis”
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This post provides a summary and initial analysis of the 2022-23 Programme for Government.
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Second homes in Scotland – facts, figures and policy
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Last updated 16 November 2023 (note a newer version of this blog was published on 13 May 2025) This blog considers the number of second…
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The Scottish Government’s international footprint
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This blog on the Scottish Government’s international footprint looks at the Government’s stated purpose for its international presence, how much the international offices cost and…
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Monkeypox – Origin, prevalence, and management
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This blog explores issues around the origins, prevalence and management of the recent monkeypox outbreak.
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Is there a “war on the motorist”?
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A blog considering whether media claims of a “war on the motorist” are supported by robust evidence.
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EU-UK Relations – A New Hope or Groundhog Day?
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This blog analyses the current status of the EU-UK relationship and whether it might change as a result of the imminent change at the top…
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What is ethical commissioning and why does it matter?
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This blog explores ethical commissioning as part of the National Care Service (Scotland) Bill.
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The National Care Service will be here soon…or will it?
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This extended blog will have a brief look inside the National Care Service Bill, now it’s arrived and consider what’s in it, and, perhaps more…
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Rural health and social care in Scotland
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This blog outlines when rural health and social care has been discussed in the Scottish Parliament and some of the recent and forthcoming developments.