Insight
Alan Stewart: No Surprises in Spring Statement, but Autumn Budget Looms Large
Published 3 days ago
Despite the Conservatives branding it an ‘emergency budget’, the Spring Statement brought very few surprises and no further tax increases, writes Alan Stewart.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Jocelyne Fleming: Working (even more) collaboratively will be key to bringing about change in the industry
Published 3 days ago
Jocelyne Fleming, senior policy & public affairs officer – Scotland, continues the CIOB Column by detailing the ongoing collaboration in evidence within the construction sector but adds that more is required to deliver lasting change.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Samantha Mackie: Employment Rights Bill presents tough choices for Scotland’s financially pressed universities
Published 3 days ago
The financial woes at notable Scottish universities are making headlines. Faced with rising costs, including staff pension provisions and salaries and new immigration rules (responsible in part for reduced income streams), decision makers at the University of Edinburgh and University of Dundee face unenviable cost saving measures, writes Samantha Mackie.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Tom Morton: Urgent action needed to prepare for Awaab’s Law
Published 3 days ago
With the upcoming introduction of Awaab’s Law, social housing providers must act now to prepare for the new legal requirements aimed at safeguarding tenant health and safety, writes Tom Morton, CEO of Glasgow-based digital health innovator Archangel.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Dr Jenny Preece: Improving our homes - from evidence to action
Published 3 days ago
Insight: Dr Jenny Preece, from the UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence, reflects on a recent event hosted by the Centre for Ageing Better, where researchers unveiled a national evaluation of home improvement services, highlighting their impact on dignity, independence, and housing conditions.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
McLaughlin & Harvey: Why we are sponsoring the Scottish Construction Summit
Published 5 days ago
McLaughlin & Harvey managing director Paul Griffen announces the company’s sponsorship of the Scottish Construction Summit.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Ndaye Lisa Badji-Churchill: Systemic racism and Scotland’s housing emergency
Published 5 days ago
Shelter Scotland’s Ndaye Lisa Badji-Churchill responds to statistics which reveal that Black People and People of Colour in Scotland are at the sharp end of the housing emergency.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Joe Nellis: How will the UK government plug the fiscal gap?
Published 1 week ago
Ahead of next week’s Spring Statement, Joe Nellis explores the Chancellor’s dwindling fiscal headroom and potential policy responses, including changes to borrowing rules, tax rises, and spending cuts, in light of a deteriorating economic outlook.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Billy Kirkwood: Rising costs threaten construction’s skills pipeline
Published 1 week ago
Ahead of the increase in the National Minimum Wage, Scottish Building Federation director Billy Kirkwood voices his fears about the impact on craft apprentices.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Ashley Campbell: Where to next on the Heat in Buildings Bill?
Published 1 week ago
With question marks hanging over the Scottish Government's Heat in Buildings Bill, CIH Scotland's policy and practice manager Ashley Campbell explores the purpose of the legislation and why it's so needed.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Lesley McKnight: Why having a will is a key part of mitigating inheritance tax changes
Published 1 week ago
With new inheritance tax rules on the horizon and the ever-changing landscape of personal finances, ensuring one’s will is up-to-date has never been more crucial for safeguarding your family’s future, writes Lesley McKnight.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Robert Ogg: Scotland’s green skills shift - central belt’s workforce conundrum amidst energy boom
Published 1 week ago
Robert Ogg, MD at Akela Construction, outlines how the lure of green jobs in the north east could entice skilled workers away from the central belt, potentially leaving much-needed infrastructure projects in limbo.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Stacy Keen: Russia sanctions dominate HMRC’s expanding investigations
Published 2 weeks ago
A recently published letter from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) provides insight into the interactions between HMRC and the newly established Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation (OTSI) and on investigations and enforcement of the UK’s trade sanctions regime, writes Stacy Keen.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Riccardo Giovanacci: Five reasons why it makes sense for investors not to turn their faces away from PRS
Published 3 weeks ago
The Additional Dwelling Supplement rise is another blow to Scottish landlords, but opportunities remain in a sector which can bring rich rewards, argues Riccardo Giovanacci.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Debbie Rutherford: Bridging the gender gap in construction
Published 3 weeks ago
In an exclusive article for SCN, Debbie Rutherford, head of social impact and support services at GRAHAM Building North, suggests actions to deliver lasting change to construction’s gender gap.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Alan Stewart: No Surprises in Spring Statement, but Autumn Budget Looms Large
Published 3 days ago
Despite the Conservatives branding it an ‘emergency budget’, the Spring Statement brought very few surprises and no further tax increases, writes Alan Stewart.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Jocelyne Fleming: Working (even more) collaboratively will be key to bringing about change in the industry
Published 3 days ago
Jocelyne Fleming, senior policy & public affairs officer – Scotland, continues the CIOB Column by detailing the ongoing collaboration in evidence within the construction sector but adds that more is required to deliver lasting change.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Samantha Mackie: Employment Rights Bill presents tough choices for Scotland’s financially pressed universities
Published 3 days ago
The financial woes at notable Scottish universities are making headlines. Faced with rising costs, including staff pension provisions and salaries and new immigration rules (responsible in part for reduced income streams), decision makers at the University of Edinburgh and University of Dundee face unenviable cost saving measures, writes Samantha Mackie.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Tom Morton: Urgent action needed to prepare for Awaab’s Law
Published 3 days ago
With the upcoming introduction of Awaab’s Law, social housing providers must act now to prepare for the new legal requirements aimed at safeguarding tenant health and safety, writes Tom Morton, CEO of Glasgow-based digital health innovator Archangel.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Dr Jenny Preece: Improving our homes - from evidence to action
Published 3 days ago
Insight: Dr Jenny Preece, from the UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence, reflects on a recent event hosted by the Centre for Ageing Better, where researchers unveiled a national evaluation of home improvement services, highlighting their impact on dignity, independence, and housing conditions.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
McLaughlin & Harvey: Why we are sponsoring the Scottish Construction Summit
Published 5 days ago
McLaughlin & Harvey managing director Paul Griffen announces the company’s sponsorship of the Scottish Construction Summit.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Ndaye Lisa Badji-Churchill: Systemic racism and Scotland’s housing emergency
Published 5 days ago
Shelter Scotland’s Ndaye Lisa Badji-Churchill responds to statistics which reveal that Black People and People of Colour in Scotland are at the sharp end of the housing emergency.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Joe Nellis: How will the UK government plug the fiscal gap?
Published 1 week ago
Ahead of next week’s Spring Statement, Joe Nellis explores the Chancellor’s dwindling fiscal headroom and potential policy responses, including changes to borrowing rules, tax rises, and spending cuts, in light of a deteriorating economic outlook.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Billy Kirkwood: Rising costs threaten construction’s skills pipeline
Published 1 week ago
Ahead of the increase in the National Minimum Wage, Scottish Building Federation director Billy Kirkwood voices his fears about the impact on craft apprentices.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Ashley Campbell: Where to next on the Heat in Buildings Bill?
Published 1 week ago
With question marks hanging over the Scottish Government's Heat in Buildings Bill, CIH Scotland's policy and practice manager Ashley Campbell explores the purpose of the legislation and why it's so needed.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Lesley McKnight: Why having a will is a key part of mitigating inheritance tax changes
Published 1 week ago
With new inheritance tax rules on the horizon and the ever-changing landscape of personal finances, ensuring one’s will is up-to-date has never been more crucial for safeguarding your family’s future, writes Lesley McKnight.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Robert Ogg: Scotland’s green skills shift - central belt’s workforce conundrum amidst energy boom
Published 1 week ago
Robert Ogg, MD at Akela Construction, outlines how the lure of green jobs in the north east could entice skilled workers away from the central belt, potentially leaving much-needed infrastructure projects in limbo.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Stacy Keen: Russia sanctions dominate HMRC’s expanding investigations
Published 2 weeks ago
A recently published letter from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) provides insight into the interactions between HMRC and the newly established Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation (OTSI) and on investigations and enforcement of the UK’s trade sanctions regime, writes Stacy Keen.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Riccardo Giovanacci: Five reasons why it makes sense for investors not to turn their faces away from PRS
Published 3 weeks ago
The Additional Dwelling Supplement rise is another blow to Scottish landlords, but opportunities remain in a sector which can bring rich rewards, argues Riccardo Giovanacci.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Debbie Rutherford: Bridging the gender gap in construction
Published 3 weeks ago
In an exclusive article for SCN, Debbie Rutherford, head of social impact and support services at GRAHAM Building North, suggests actions to deliver lasting change to construction’s gender gap.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →