Reading Time: 4 minutes This blog looks at the reasons given by the Court of Session for deciding that the current prorogation of the UK Parliament is unlawful. The
Drug-related deaths in 2018
Reading Time: 5 minutes This blog examines the latest drug-related deaths statistics in Scotland.
The household savings ratio and what this means for the economy
Reading Time: 5 minutes This blog explains recent trends in household savings in Scotland
A Scottish Green Deal and Indyref2? A summary of the new Programme for Government
Reading Time: 4 minutes A summary of the 2019-20 Programme for Government.
UK Spending Review – implications for Scotland’s Budget
Reading Time: 3 minutes A look at the implications of the UK Spending Review for Scotland’s Budget.
Superfast broadband – will Scotland reach 100?
Reading Time: 5 minutes This blog looks at plans to deliver superfast broadband to every premises in Scotland by 2021, under the R100 programme.
Free ports and international trade
Reading Time: 5 minutes This guest blog examines the notion and function of freeports in relation to Brexit.
Brexit scenarios: what might happen next?
Reading Time: 5 minutes The UK is due to exit the EU on 31 October 2019, despite only being a short time away, there are still a variety of scenarios that may occur, and this blog reflects on the five most likely developments on Brexit in the coming months.
Input-output models and increasing economic output
Reading Time: 5 minutes This blog explores how SPICe use Scottish input-output models for queries about economic output growth.
Fast food booming – a cause for concern?
Reading Time: 4 minutes A look at trends in takeaway outlets in Scotland by constituency and local authority.