Reading Time: 4 minutesIn September 2022, Boundaries Scotland began the second review of Scottish Parliament boundaries. Boundaries Scotland is a statutory advisory non-departmental public body which is independent of
How can an understanding of agency be helpful in alleviating suffering?
Reading Time: 6 minutesAs part of the Scottish Parliament’s academic engagement work, SPICe welcomes academics to apply to carry out a fellowship in a particular policy area, as
UK-EU relations – a new dawn?
Reading Time: 5 minutesThis blog looks at how the UK government is seeking to develop the UK’s relationship with the EU along with the EU response.
The Barnett formula and consequentials
Reading Time: < 1 minuteLast update: December 2025 This blog looks to explain the Barnett formula and provides data on the money that the Scottish Government receives through the
Fireworks
Reading Time: 4 minutesAn overview of fireworks legislation and the parts of the Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Act 2022 that are in force.
Winter Fuel Payment in Scotland
Reading Time: 6 minutesRegulations to introduce a means-tested Pension Age Winter Heating Payment in Scotland were laid in the Scottish Parliament on 25 September 2024. This is the
How has the Scottish Government been supporting international development?
Reading Time: 7 minutesIn June 2024, the Scottish Government published its ‘Contribution to International Development Report 2021-23’, which provides information on the Scottish Government’s international development activities from
SPICe explainer animations
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSPICe animation hub. Providing a suite of short animations to help explain terms and concepts which appear in political and public discourse.
Labour market visual update: September 2024
Reading Time: < 1 minuteVisual summary of the latest labour market indicators for Scotland.
Scotland’s exports in 10 charts
Reading Time: 5 minutesThis blog is a summary of the more detailed SPICe Briefing “Scotland’s exports – policy and statistics”. The blog details 10 key charts which give an overview of Scotland’s recent export performance.