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
Tech Nation 2018
Reading Time: 3 minutes On 17 May 2018 Tech Nation published their 2018 report on the “strength, depth and breadth of digital tech activity in the UK.” Tech Nation
Devolved Taxes: the case of Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) group relief and share pledges
Reading Time: 4 minutes Devolved Taxes: the case of Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) group relief and share pledges It is to be expected that issues may arise
SPICe FAQ – Funding for Community Sport
Reading Time: 2 minutes A common question received by SPICe is where community sports clubs can go to find funding for equipment, premises and other costs which are necessary
World Bee Day – 20 May 2018
Reading Time: 3 minutes The United Nations declared 20 May 2018 as World Bee Day, to highlight the importance of preserving bees and other pollinators. Bees are major pollinators
SPICe FAQ – Repairs in Private Rented Property
Reading Time: 3 minutes SPICe receives many enquiries about repairs to private rented property. This blog post is aimed at answering some FAQs about the repairing standard. It also
Live animal exports – ban or no ban?
Reading Time: 4 minutes Concerns over the welfare of animals exported from the UK have prompted proposals in Westminster to ban the export of live animals after the UK
A Scottish National Investment Bank: what’s new?
Reading Time: 4 minutes The 2017 Programme for Government included a commitment to establish a Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB). Its mission was described as: “…to provide and catalyse
SPICe FAQ – Good Food Nation
Reading Time: 3 minutes We have received several enquiries originating from constituents, asking when the Good Food Nation consultation will begin. Background information The Good Food Nation policy was
Maternal Mental Health
Reading Time: 4 minutes Wednesday 2 May is World Maternal Mental Health Day. The key messages are that women, as well as their family and friends, need to know the