Reading Time: 4 minutes This blog sets out what UK national honours are awarded for and how to nominate someone for an award.
Twenty years of family law in the Scottish Parliament
Reading Time: 8 minutes A look at 20 years of family law in the Scottish Parliament.
Scotland’s parcel delivery surcharge cost on the up
Reading Time: 4 minutes SPICe has estimated the additional cost to Scotland of parcel delivery surcharges relative to the rest of the UK. For 2019, we estimate a cost of £40m.
Guest blog: How much do you know about FOI?
Reading Time: 3 minutes This guest blog from Daren Fitzhenry, the Scottish Information Commissioner, sets out some background information on Freedom of Information (FOI) and how to find out more.
Smart Meters
Reading Time: 4 minutes SPICe has recently received a number of enquiries about smart meters. This blog explores some of the issues around the technology, and its introduction to homes and businesses.
SPICe FAQ – Wood burning stoves and air quality
Reading Time: 4 minutes Looks at the framework which governs emissions from wood burning stoves, and smoke control areas.
Local Government since Devolution – local governance or local administration?
Reading Time: 9 minutes A look at local government in Scotland since devolution.
Brewing and distilling: a barrel full of employment
Reading Time: 5 minutes This blog looks at the most recent economic facts and figures for Scotland’s brewing and distilling sectors. A key trend has been the uplift in employment.
The joint Scottish-Irish review – an unprecedented step?
Reading Time: 5 minutes On 4 November 2019, the Scottish and Irish Governments announced “a joint bilateral review to look at how the countries can work together over the next five years.” This blog looks at the details of the announcement and provides a snapshot of the links that already exist between the two countries.
SPICe FAQ – On the road again
Reading Time: 4 minutes Looks at the introduction of speed awareness courses in Scotland.