HMRC publish statistics on the exports of goods for each nation and region of the UK in their Regional Trade Statistics publication. This infographic looks
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Local Government funding – the story behind the figures
On 21 May SPICe published a briefing looking at local government finance trends from 2013-14 onwards. Local Government Finance: facts and figures 2013-14 to 2018-19
The Scottish Government’s Five Year Financial Strategy
The Scottish Government published its Five Year Financial Strategy yesterday. Publication of this document follows a recommendation of the Budget Process Review Group (BPRG) that
Devolved Taxes: the case of Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) group relief and share pledges
Devolved Taxes: the case of Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) group relief and share pledges It is to be expected that issues may arise
A Scottish National Investment Bank: what’s new?
The 2017 Programme for Government included a commitment to establish a Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB). Its mission was described as: “…to provide and catalyse
Economic impact assessment: smoke and mirrors?
Economic impact assessments generally show how organisations, events, sectors, or publically funded policies and projects have contributed to the economy at either a local, regional