Reading Time: 2 minutes SPICe has recently had a flurry of enquiries from MSPs regarding funding streams for groups wishing to set up a local Men’s Shed. A Men’s
Carers Week 2018
Reading Time: 3 minutes What is carers week? Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges carers face and recognise the contribution they
National Patient Participation Week 2018
Reading Time: 3 minutes National Patient Participation Week 2018 is a UK-wide event held between June 4th and 9th. It is an annual event that raises the profile of Patient
Local Government funding – the story behind the figures
Reading Time: 4 minutes On 21 May SPICe published a briefing looking at local government finance trends from 2013-14 onwards. Local Government Finance: facts and figures 2013-14 to 2018-19
The Scottish Government’s Five Year Financial Strategy
Reading Time: 5 minutes The Scottish Government published its Five Year Financial Strategy yesterday. Publication of this document follows a recommendation of the Budget Process Review Group (BPRG) that
SPICe FAQ – Vaping in Public Places
Reading Time: 3 minutes We are often asked what the law is on using electronic or e-cigarettes (“vaping”) in public places in Scotland. Is vaping allowed in public places?
The New Climate Change Bill – A World Leading Ambition?
Reading Time: 5 minutes Last week (23rd May) the Scottish Government brought forward a Bill to keep Scotland at the “forefront of global ambition” on climate change. So, what
Family law is under review
Reading Time: 3 minutes The Scottish Government’s consultation on family law, a document of potentially great significance to Scottish children and their parents, was published last week. It received
SPICe FAQ – Sources of funding for businesses
Reading Time: 2 minutes We regularly receive enquiries from MSPs and their staff on behalf of constituents looking for funding to either establish a new business, or improve their
Grandparents’ rights
Reading Time: 4 minutes Divorce and family breakdown can be very difficult for all involved. But an issue that is all too often overlooked is the situation which can