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UK Autumn Statement leaves significant cuts for Scotland

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...

23/11/2016

IPPR Scotland Press Releases Economy Budget Scotland

IPPR Scotland - Hammond’s Brexit black hole could leave Scotland £1.3bn worse off

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...

14/11/2016

Economy Press Releases IPPR Scotland Budget Progressive Brexit Scotland

IPPR Scotland: 'UK Government must help not hinder Scotland from remaining in the EU'

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...

29/06/2016

Power & politics IPPR Scotland Press Releases

IPPR Scotland comment on the Leave vote

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,...

24/06/2016

Power & politics IPPR Scotland Press Releases Progressive Brexit

Reform to skills system needed to boost Scotland’s job recovery

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...

13/06/2016

IPPR Scotland Press Releases Jobs & skills Scotland

IPPR Scotland: Fresh figures reveal how much tax parties' plans will raise

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...

13/04/2016

IPPR Scotland Press Releases Economy Scotland

IPPR Scotland: Scotland’s political parties welcome IPPR Scotland Advisory Board

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...

31/03/2016

Power & politics IPPR Scotland Press Releases Scotland

Scotland pay packets down 12% in real-terms since 2009 - IPPR 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...

23/03/2016

Press Releases Jobs & skills Scotland IPPR Scotland

IPPR Scotland – Oil and gas – help today welcomed, help tomorrow needed

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...

16/03/2016

IPPR Scotland Press Releases Housing & infrastructure

IPPR Scotland: The '£2 billion question' facing Scotland

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...

07/03/2016

Power & politics IPPR Scotland Press Releases