Author: SPICe
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COVID-19 guest blog: Government support for businesses around the world
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This guest blog from the Institute for Government summarises research commissioned by SPICe to support the work of the Economy, Energy, and Fair Work Committee…
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Connecting R100 – making broadband progress
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The R100 programme, which commits to delivering 100% superfast broadband across Scotland, has not been without its challenges. Momentum has shifted recently with some positive…
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The UK Internal Market Bill – The Devolved Administrations Responses
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This blog provides a short analysis of the Scottish and Welsh Governments’ positions on the Internal Market Bill as set out in their Legislative Consent…
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The Health and Sport Committee looks ahead to what should change in social care
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The Health and Sport Committee are about to start an inquiry into social care and support. As the Health and Sport Committee embark on the…
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COVID-19: Guidance for students in Scotland -updated 1 October
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Outbreaks of COVID-19 have been reported in student halls of residence across the country since students returned to campuses earlier this month. In a fast-moving…
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Scottish Income Tax Reconciliations: a downward adjustment, but by less than feared
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This blog considers the 2018-19 Scottish Income tax reconciliation.
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State of the EU-UK negotiations
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The UK Government has said it may breach the Withdrawal Agreement it signed with the EU less than 12 months ago. Where does this leave…
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The changing face of the Scottish workforce
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A look at how the number of jobs in Scotland has changed between March and June 2020.
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The UK’s Trade Bill 2019-21 and devolved consent
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What is the UK Trade Bill, and what does it mean for the Scottish Parliament?
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Nearing ‘go’ on the Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB)
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The Scottish National Investment Bank is due to launch before the end of 2020. This blog looks at some of the most recent developments around…
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A fraught fiscal outlook
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Considers the latest Fiscal Update from the Scottish Fiscal Commission and the continuing uncertainty surrounding the Scottish Budget.
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Programme for Government 2020-21: not a normal PFG
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A summary of the 2020-21 Programme for Government,