Russell Gunson, Director of IPPR Scotland, responding to today's UK Autumn Statement, said:
"Today's Autumn Statement confirms that the UK-wide economy is in trouble. We are now projected to...
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Economy
Budget
Scotland
The black hole facing UK Chancellor Phillip Hammond could mean further cuts of up to £1.3 billion to Scotland’s budget, IPPR Scotland has warned.
Ahead of the UK government’s Autumn Statement...
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Progressive Brexit
Scotland
Further events will take place across the UK, including a further Scotland event with the SNP considering the future of Scotland's relationship with Europe. Other speakers from across the political...
Power & politics
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Commenting on the vote to Leave the EU, Russell Gunson, Director of IPPR Scotland, said:
"This result risks huge damage to Scotland's economy over the coming months and years. Tourism,...
Power & politics
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Progressive Brexit
IPPR Scotland has published a new report, Jobs and Skills in Scotland, which outlines the recovery in employment over the last few years following the recession. It also examines the current...
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Jobs & skills
Scotland
IPPR Scotland, Scotland’s independent cross-party thinktank, publishes new analysis of political parties' income tax plans as they stand
Parties’ proposals raise between zero and £1.2bn per...
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Economy
Scotland
Scotland’s leading independent think-tank has appointed an Advisory Board to guide its work on supporting public policy in Scotland.
Key figures from all the political parties represented in...
Power & politics
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Scotland
Scotland outperforms rest of UK in pay between 2009 – 2015.
However, pay in Scotland has fallen in real-terms by 12%.
If pay had risen in line with expectations, the Scottish economy...
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Jobs & skills
Scotland
IPPR Scotland
Reacting to the announcement of tax breaks for the oil and gas sector, IPPR Scotland welcomed the moves to help people now - but called for planning to ensure workers, families and local communities...
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Housing & infrastructure
A new IPPR Scotland report, New powers, new Scotland? , has analysed how new Scottish Parliament tax and benefit powers could be used following the recent fiscal framework agreement between the UK...
Power & politics
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