The Fraser of Allander Institute is an independent economic research unit providing expert analysis and insight on the Scottish economy. Part of @Strath_Econ.
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In April, Strathclyde's Learning Disabilities Research Network held a workshop bringing together network members and external organisations who support people with learning disabilities. Read our latest blog for a summary buff.ly/slgsWBV
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In our latest podcast episode, @jackdmevans of @jrf_uk joins the FAI to discuss new research on local labour markets across Scotland and how employability challenges look different across areas.
Listen here 🎧️
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📊NEW: Supervising ex-prisoners cuts reoffending substantially and pays for itself - every £1 spent on supervision avoids more than £2 in crime-related costs.
Read our blog and explore our dashboard to learn more about this work.
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Our Learning Disability Research team was grateful to spend time this morning with Sir Stephen Timms (Minister for Social Security and Disability), discussing our work and evidence submitted to the Timms Review.
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ALT FAI Learning Disability Research Programme team meeting with Sir Stephen Timms, Minister of State for Social Security and Disability.
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📊 NEW: What do local labour markets look like across Scotland?
We've published new research looking at labour markets across Scotland, across 32 local authorities and 14 wider commuting areas.
What are our key findings? ...
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These patterns matter for how employability support and anti-child poverty measures are designed.
Over 60,000 parents across Scotland want to work but aren't currently doing so, around 30% of the whole "want to work" group. But the share varies significantly by region.
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We also discuss why APS survey data at local authority level has become increasingly unreliable, and what that means for how we understand local labour markets.
👇 Full report dashboard here 👇
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Post-release supervision cuts reoffending by 15% in the first month — and effects persist years later. 🎙️ Our latest podcast digs into new research by @MGehrsitz, @sam_grant08 and @stuartgmcintyre
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This seems like a bad idea, just like we said about the Scottish proposal. Will likely solve nothing, cause shortages if cap very low or lead to artificially supplied (and wasteful) low quality products no one wants. National loaf anyone?
EXCLUSIVE: UK government is in talks with large supermarkets about voluntarily capping food prices on basic food items, four people told @FT. Comes after SNP’s food caps were branded a 1970s style gimmick.
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Essential weekend reading - does the SG have a fiscal black hole? is the UK in hock to the bond markets? And more on child poverty statistics buff.ly/eO8z0Uq
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In the final podcast episode of our election analysis series, we look at what the results mean for governing arrangements - and what we can expect next. Listen below:
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Scottish Business Monitor results show a fragile economic picture:
• Activity still weak across headline indicators
• Energy, import, & distribution costs rising
• But business confidence has edged positive for the first time since late 2024
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How do the manifestos for the Senedd stack up? And what are they avoiding? Listen to our latest podcast in collaboration with @WalesGovernance to find out:
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What have been the main themes of the Welsh and Scottish campaigns this week? And what can we expect 6 days out from the elections? Listen below to our latest @Strath_FAI and @WalesGovernance podcast:
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How has health spending in Wales evolved? How does NHS performance stack up? And what are parties promising in this space? Listen to the latest @Strath_FAI and @WalesGovernance podcast below:
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What do the Scottish manifestos discuss and what are parties avoiding? Listen below to our latest podcast to find out:
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As we round up the week, a chance to reflect on our events in Bangor and Edinburgh, and the main questions around fiscal frameworks, income tax and council tax. Listen below to our latest @Strath_FAI and @WalesGovernance podcast:
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With two weeks to go until polling day, yesterday we hosted an event asking: 2026 Scottish election: do the promises and plans add up?
Thank you to everyone who joined for a thoughtful and engaged discussion!
➡️ You can view the slides here: buff.ly/iMpiMAB
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