Reading Time: 3 minutes With the transition period set to end in just over six months’ time, the race is on for the UK and the EU to reach an agreement on the future relationship. This blog examines the latest developments in the negotiations.
Scotland’s night-time economy and Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Reading Time: 7 minutes With over 6,000 businesses and over 75,000 people employed in the night-time economy across Scotland’s four largest cities, it is an important part of Scotland’s wider economy. This blog looks at the impact of COVID-19 on Scotland’s night-time economy.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): the lowdown on the laws of lockdown and the move to phase 1
Reading Time: 7 minutes This blog looks at the legislation and guidance for the COVID-19 pandemic and the differences between them.
Pharmaceuticals in the environment: Introduction and cross-sector partnership addressing the issue in Scotland
Reading Time: 5 minutes A guest blog on pharmaceutical pollution and potential implications for the environment and human health in Scotland.
Scottish Elections (Reform) Bill: what’s to see ahead of stage 3
Reading Time: 6 minutes This blog looks at the Scottish Elections (Reform) Bill ahead of stage 3.
What is the Scottish Government spending on coronavirus (COVID-19) support?
Reading Time: 4 minutes This blog outlines Scottish Government planned spending on coronavirus (COVID-19) support as set out in its 2020-21 Summer budget revision.
Guest Blog: The UK as an international fisheries actor – regional and global perspectives
Reading Time: 4 minutes This guest blog from Professor James Harrison from Edinburgh Law School the UK’s new role as an independent coastal state.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): What can a global pandemic teach us about our food system?
Reading Time: 7 minutes This blog explores the changes to the food system during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Claimant count and the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown: who has been affected?
Reading Time: 4 minutes A look at the increase in the number of people claiming work-related benefits in Scotland between March and April 2020.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Transport Transition Plan
Reading Time: 6 minutes The blog looks at the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on transport and travel in Scotland, possible future changes in travel and key points in Transport Scotland’s Transport Transition Plan.