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.
Who are we? The changing Scottish population
Reading Time: 7 minutes Over the last 20 years, there have been some significant changes in the composition of Scotland’s population. This blog explores some of the main changes over the last 20 years and looks at the projections for the next 20 years.