Reading Time: 9 minutes A look at the impact of low traffic neighbourhoods.
The UK Internal Market Bill – a threat to the circular economy in Scotland?
Reading Time: 8 minutes This blog explores implications of the UK Internal Market Bill for the development of a circular economy in Scotland, with particular discussion of Scotland’s forthcoming
What might the Internal Market Bill mean for Scotland’s regulatory standards?
Reading Time: 7 minutes The Scottish Parliament will vote on a motion on whether or not to consent to the United Kingdom Internal Market Bill on 7 October 2020. This blog outlines some of the views of organisations in Scotland on the Bill and provides some examples of how the provisions of the Bill might affect different policy sectors.
COVID-19 guest blog: Government support for businesses around the world
Reading Time: 5 minutes This guest blog from the Institute for Government summarises research commissioned by SPICe to support the work of the Economy, Energy, and Fair Work Committee looking at the impact of COVID-19 on Scotland’s businesses, workers, and the economy. The aim of the research was to explore how selected governments around the world have supported businesses with COVID-19.
Connecting R100 – making broadband progress
Reading Time: 5 minutes The R100 programme, which commits to delivering 100% superfast broadband across Scotland, has not been without its challenges. Momentum has shifted recently with some positive milestones achieved and increased clarity around programme delivery. These recent developments are explored in this blog.
The UK Internal Market Bill – The Devolved Administrations Responses
Reading Time: 7 minutes This blog provides a short analysis of the Scottish and Welsh Governments’ positions on the Internal Market Bill as set out in their Legislative Consent Memorandums for the Bill.
The Health and Sport Committee looks ahead to what should change in social care
Reading Time: < 1 minute The Health and Sport Committee are about to start an inquiry into social care and support. As the Health and Sport Committee embark on the
COVID-19: Guidance for students in Scotland -updated 1 October
Reading Time: 4 minutes Outbreaks of COVID-19 have been reported in student halls of residence across the country since students returned to campuses earlier this month. In a fast-moving
Scottish Income Tax Reconciliations: a downward adjustment, but by less than feared
Reading Time: 4 minutes This blog considers the 2018-19 Scottish Income tax reconciliation.
State of the EU-UK negotiations
Reading Time: 4 minutes The UK Government has said it may breach the Withdrawal Agreement it signed with the EU less than 12 months ago. Where does this leave the negotiations on the EU and UK’s post-Brexit relationship?