Fraser of Allander Institute

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

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: fraserofallander.org/2026-scotland-…

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 Read at: buff.ly/KTJfHZS

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: buff.ly/7Cjo5C0

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: buff.ly/Q1v9tAi

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: buff.ly/rnVf18Z

What do the Scottish manifestos discuss and what are parties avoiding? Listen below to our latest podcast to find out: fraserofallander.org/2026-scotland-…

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: buff.ly/FECwpMe

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

Projecting future demand for adult social care in Scotland: what’s possible – and what isn’t (yet). Read our latest discussion paper: buff.ly/8ThBoLM

What's the funding landscape in Scotland's higher and further education systems? And what are the main issues facing the sectors after the election? Listen below to our latest @Strath_FAI and @WalesGovernance podcast episode: buff.ly/nu0chgd

Economic resilience continues, but outlook tempered by conflict in the Middle East. Our latest Economic Commentary published today, read here: buff.ly/QjMGhFw

In our latest @Strath_FAI and @WalesGovernance podcast: what's happened in health and social care in Scotland over the past 5 years, and what are parties proposing? Listen below: buff.ly/rihPpO9

Our final Scottish manifesto analysis: the Liberal Democrats. Lots of policy aspirations, but how firm are the commitments? Read it below: buff.ly/9T6VHy7

In our latest @Strath_FAI and @WalesGovernance podcast: the main news of the week, including the SNP food price cap, manifestos galore and what parties aren't talking about. Listen below: buff.ly/l5W0K5I

Our next Scottish manifesto analysis: the SNP. Would the food price cap work? And does the manifesto face up to the fiscal reality? Read it below: fraserofallander.org/2026-scottish-…

How has the devolved social security system changed in the last 5 years? How close is Scotland to hitting its statutory child poverty targets? Listen below to our latest @Stath_FAI and @WalesGovernance podcast to find out: buff.ly/LkpWYMe

Our next Scottish manifesto analysis: the Scottish Greens. Lots of policies, but taken as a whole how serious are they? Read it below: buff.ly/vbgnCSL

Looking to understand more about the claims in the parties manifestos this campaign? Do their claims add up? And what is the fiscal situation shaping the elections and the coming years? Join us at our events in Bangor, Edinburgh, London and Cardiff: buff.ly/TZyZyIE

Join us @KingsCollegeLon on Thursday, 30th at 10.15am: forms.office.com/pages/response…