Reading Time: 6 minutesThe National Outcomes that form part of the National Performance Framework (NPF) are currently being reviewed and proposed changes have been laid in Parliament. This
Explainer: Motions of no confidence and what happens when a First Minister resigns
Reading Time: 7 minutesThis short blog explains motions of no confidence; the process for the resignation of a First Minister; the way a new First Minister is nominated and selected, and what happens if the Parliament cannot agree on a candidate for First Minister.
What does the end of the Bute House agreement mean?
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis blog considers the Bute House agreement, the circumstances which led to it being ended and what this may mean for government in Scotland.
Intergovernmental activity update: Quarter 1 2024
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSPICe has published a new quarterly intergovernmental activity update, which covers quarter 1 (January to March) of 2024. You can find previous updates on our intergovernmental
Can they fix it? CMA report looks at property factoring arrangements on housing estates
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis blog looks at the Competition and Markets Authority’s analysis of the private management of amenities on housing estates and how its conclusions apply to Scotland.
Guest blog: Connecting deliberative practices in Parliament with participation and community engagement
Reading Time: 5 minutesThis blog summarises key points from a recent fellowship in which Dr Ruth Lightbody explored practice principles and a framework for participation in the Scottish Parliament
A changing climate? The Scottish Government’s newly announced policy package
Reading Time: 15 minutesOn 18 April 2024 the Scottish Government announced plans to make ‘minor’ changes to climate change legislation, and a climate change policy package which includes
The European Commission’s proposal for an EU-UK youth mobility agreement
Reading Time: 5 minutesOn 18 April 2024, the European Commission published a recommendation that EU member state governments agree to open negotiations with the UK Government for an
Labour market visual update: April 2024
Reading Time: < 1 minuteVisual summary of the latest labour market indicators for Scotland.
Is Scotland going to meet its child poverty targets?
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe latest statistics show that Scotland is far from achieving its child poverty targets.