Reading Time: 4 minutes What is biodiversity loss, how does it happen and why does it matter? This two-part blog explores biodiversity loss and how governments are acting to halt it.
NHS and Social Care over Winter 2022-23
Reading Time: 6 minutes This blog discusses some of the potential challenges facing the NHS and social care services this winter.
Mini-Budget, Big tax cuts
Reading Time: 5 minutes This blog summarises some of the announcements made today by the new Chancellor, and the implications for Scotland.
Dàrna dachaighean ann an Alba – fìrinnean, figearan agus poileasaidh
Reading Time: 6 minutes This blog provides and overview of facts, figures and policy on second homes.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): deaths at a local level in Scotland
Reading Time: < 1 minute This post looks at data from the National Records of Scotland which breaks down deaths from coronavirus (COVID-19) at a local level.
The Scottish Government’s planned evictions moratorium – background information
Reading Time: 6 minutes This blog provides background on the Scottish Government’s planned evictions moratorium.
The Scottish Government’s planned rent freeze – background
Reading Time: 10 minutes Last updated: 3 October 2022 On 6 September 2022, the Scottish Government announced in the Programme for Government (PFG) that emergency legislation would be introduced
Renewable energy map of Scotland
Reading Time: 2 minutes This blog allows you to explore where renewable energy projects are in Scotland. An interactive map allows you to narrow the data down by Parliamentary
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Vaccinations in Scotland – latest data
Reading Time: 2 minutes This blog looks at data from Public Health Scotland and the Scottish Government daily data on the number of vaccinations which have been administered in Scotland.
Programme for Government 2022-23 – a focused response to the “cost crisis”
Reading Time: 14 minutes This post provides a summary and initial analysis of the 2022-23 Programme for Government.