Reading Time: 4 minutesAfter around eighteen months of negotiations, on 25 November 2018, a special meeting of the European Council endorsed the Agreement on the withdrawal of the
Category: Economy & Finance
Preparing for a no-deal Brexit: Chemicals and REACH regulations
Reading Time: 4 minutesOn 23 August 2018, the UK Government began publishing technical notes on the effect of a no-deal Brexit. These notes are intended to provide guidance
What does the UK budget mean for Scottish taxpayers?
Reading Time: 4 minutesWho decides what? Income tax powers are partially devolved to the Scottish Parliament. The Scottish Parliament can set income tax rates and bands, but decisions
Earnings in Scotland – what do the latest statistics tell us?
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe latest results from the Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) were released on 25 October 2018. ASHE is the Office for National Statistics
UK Budget 2018: Spending increases with tax choices to come
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered his final pre-Brexit Budget on Monday. It was noticeable for presenting better than anticipated tax revenue figures, despite economic
How much will the Scottish Government benefit from additional health funding in England?
Reading Time: 3 minutesHow much extra money for health has been announced? In June 2018, the Prime Minister announced additional funding for the NHS in England. By 2023-24,
Capital spend: locking in high or low carbon futures?
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe Scottish Government plans to invest over £4 billion this financial year on infrastructure like homes, roads and rail. This capital spending will rise even
What is a Tourist Tax, and why is everyone talking about it?
Reading Time: 4 minutesAfter years of being touted by local authorities, political parties and expert groups, the idea of introducing a Transient Visitor Levy (TVL) within Scotland, has
Health and Social Care: bridging the financial challenge
Reading Time: 4 minutesOn 4 October 2018, the Scottish Government published its long-awaited Medium Term Health and Social Care Financial Framework. This came on the back of the
The economic facts and figures of Scottish brewing and distilling
Reading Time: 4 minutesSPICe recently published a briefing about Scotland’s brewing and distilling sectors. The full briefing can be accessed from our Digital Hub. This blog provides a brief overview