Reading Time: 5 minutesScottish social security is growing fast. By the end of this year, the main agency delivering devolved benefits, Social Security Scotland, will employ over 3,500
Challenging income tax decisions ahead for the Scottish Government
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe UK government’s income tax decisions do not affect Scottish tax payers directly. But they do have indirect implications for Scotland’s budget and its taxpayers. This blog explores these implications.
Governing nature – halting biodiversity loss
Reading Time: 7 minutesHow are governments working to halt and reverse biodiversity loss? This is the second of two blogs on biodiversity and explores Scotland’s progress in this area and ongoing changes to biodiversity policy.
Nature’s variety: Biodiversity explained
Reading Time: 4 minutesWhat 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 minutesThis blog discusses some of the potential challenges facing the NHS and social care services this winter.
Mini-Budget, Big tax cuts
Reading Time: 5 minutesThis 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 minutesThis 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 minuteThis 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 minutesThis blog provides background on the Scottish Government’s planned evictions moratorium.
The Scottish Government’s planned rent freeze – background
Reading Time: 10 minutes(Please note there is a new blog on this topic, published on 9 June 2023). Last updated: 3 October 2022 On 6 September 2022, the