Reading Time: 4 minutesAs it is Scottish Housing Day, this blog takes a quick look at trends in home ownership and Scottish Government support to help people buy
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Preparing for a no-deal Brexit: trade with EU countries
Reading Time: 5 minutesAs with all guest blogs, what follows are the views of the author, not those of SPICe or indeed the Scottish Parliament. On 23 August
Wildfires – a future burning issue?
Reading Time: 4 minutesA record breaking temperature for Scotland of 33.2°C was set in Motherwell this June. While the hot, dry weather this summer has been great for
Drug-related deaths – another unwelcome record for Scotland
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe latest figures for drug-related deaths in Scotland were released this month and they don’t make for good reading. According to statistics released by National
SPICe FAQ – Patient Transport Services
Reading Time: 4 minutesSPICe regularly receives enquiries relating to patient transport services for those who need support to reach healthcare appointments. The majority of patient transport services in Scotland
Public sector pay: an end to the squeeze?
Reading Time: 3 minutesAs part of the 2018-19 Draft Budget, the Scottish Government announced an easing of its policy on public sector pay. Starting in 2011-12, public sector