
Funding a social renewal: Scottish budget briefing paper
Ahead of the Scottish government budget, we analyse options for raising additional revenue to protect public services for people in Scotland
As Scotland’s progressive think-tank, we work across the full range of devolved areas. Our recent research has included topics such as Scotland’s economy, fiscal analysis, child poverty, an inclusive economy, education, skills, social security and more.
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Ahead of the Scottish government budget, we analyse options for raising additional revenue to protect public services for people in Scotland
In this report we set out short-term policy recommendations ahead of Scottish government's next programme for government.
How we can reduce car use in Scottish cities and meet the needs of people living on low incomes
In this paper, we explore the largest costs facing families below a living income and recommend a universal basic services approach to improve financial security for people across Scotland.
In this report, we propose a roadmap towards shorter working time in Scotland.
Fair work can provide people with a decent standard of living, a sense of purpose and a means of contributing to society. But for too many people in Scotland, work fails to deliver decent living standards or the security on which to build a good life.
The Covid-19 public health crisis has dominated our lives for more than a year. In economic terms, however, the crisis is likely to dominate for many years to come. Once the virus is brought under...
This briefing marks the second in a series looking ahead to the Holyrood elections in May. It builds on IPPR Scotland’s Better Than Before report, released in September 2020, outlining the key...
The first report from our Rethinking Social Security in Scotland programme, in which we set a new direction for social security provision in Scotland, that sets our sights on securing a ‘living income’ for all.
This briefing marks the first in a series looking ahead to the Holyrood elections in May.