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
SPICe FAQ – Good Food Nation
Reading Time: 3 minutesWe have received several enquiries originating from constituents, asking when the Good Food Nation consultation will begin. Background information The Good Food Nation policy was
Maternal Mental Health
Reading Time: 4 minutesWednesday 2 May is World Maternal Mental Health Day. The key messages are that women, as well as their family and friends, need to know the
Cycling – What works?
Reading Time: 4 minutesIncreasing the proportion of everyday journeys made by bike is a policy aim of the Scottish Government. The First Minister announced in a statement to
Implementation of Land Reform Measures
Reading Time: 4 minutesPrior to devolution, Government policy on land reform was widely considered to be conspicuous by its absence. Therefore, the development of land reform as a