Reading Time: 5 minutesLast week (23rd May) the Scottish Government brought forward a Bill to keep Scotland at the “forefront of global ambition” on climate change. So, what
Family law is under review
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Scottish Government’s consultation on family law, a document of potentially great significance to Scottish children and their parents, was published last week. It received
Grandparents’ rights
Reading Time: 4 minutesDivorce and family breakdown can be very difficult for all involved. But an issue that is all too often overlooked is the situation which can
Tech Nation 2018
Reading Time: 3 minutesOn 17 May 2018 Tech Nation published their 2018 report on the “strength, depth and breadth of digital tech activity in the UK.” Tech Nation
Devolved Taxes: the case of Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) group relief and share pledges
Reading Time: 4 minutesDevolved Taxes: the case of Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) group relief and share pledges It is to be expected that issues may arise
SPICe FAQ – Funding for Community Sport
Reading Time: 2 minutesA common question received by SPICe is where community sports clubs can go to find funding for equipment, premises and other costs which are necessary
World Bee Day – 20 May 2018
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe United Nations declared 20 May 2018 as World Bee Day, to highlight the importance of preserving bees and other pollinators. Bees are major pollinators
SPICe FAQ – Repairs in Private Rented Property
Reading Time: 3 minutesSPICe receives many enquiries about repairs to private rented property. This blog post is aimed at answering some FAQs about the repairing standard. It also
Live animal exports – ban or no ban?
Reading Time: 4 minutesConcerns over the welfare of animals exported from the UK have prompted proposals in Westminster to ban the export of live animals after the UK
A Scottish National Investment Bank: what’s new?
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe 2017 Programme for Government included a commitment to establish a Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB). Its mission was described as: “…to provide and catalyse