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FSB Scotland survey shows that the pandemic has made entrepreneurship less attractive
Three fifths of business owners in Scotland say that the covid crisis has made self-employment less attractive, according to a new study commissioned by FSB Scotland. The research also found that only a fifth of the sample of almost 700 business owners thought that the last Scottish Government valued their contribution.
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Written by Mark Diffley
8 April 2021
Scots remain confused over who sets tax rates
Scots continue to be unclear about who is responsible for taxation north of the border. More than a quarter (26%) of those polled in a survey said they were “not aware of” the Scottish Parliament’s powers to make changes to income tax rates in Scotland, and more than 80% admit they need more information on how the system works.
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Written by Terry Murden
6 April 2021
Vast majority of Scots confirm they will take vaccine when offered
The vast majority of Scots have confirmed they will take the COVID 19 vaccine when they are offered it, with over three quarters saying they definitely would have it and only six percent saying they probably wouldn't.
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Written by Mark Diffley
10 December 2020
7 in 10 Scots oppose grouse shooting for sport – Mark Diffley writes for the Revive Coalition
Our latest polling shows that the majority of Scots (70%) oppose grouse shooting for sport while around 1 in 8 (12%) support the activity. The research, commissioned by the Revive Coalition, showed that, while there is some variation in support in different population sub groups, a majority of Scots in all groups and in all parts of the country oppose the activity
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Written by Mark Diffley
12 November 2020
Four in 10 Scots concerned about their income levels as pandemic continues to impact finances
On behalf of Citizens Advice Scotland we have been tracking the financial impact of Covid-19 on household finances since the pandemic struck in March. The latest wave of the research shows that significant numbers of Scots, particularly those in working class households, continue to struggle with many financial issues, including 39% who remain concerned about their income levels.
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Written by Mark Diffley
9 November 2020
Polls show increased support for independence but attitudes remain split
For several months opinion polls and other research have shown a majority of Scots are now in favour of independence. But, as our Director Mark Diffley writes in the National newspaper, attitudes are still split and nothing is settled
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Written by Mark Diffley
3 November 2020
Talking politics with Holyrood magazine
Our Director Mark Diffley sat down with the Editor of Holyrood magazine Mandy Rhodes to talk politics past, present and future for the latest episode of their Politically Speaking podcast.
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Written by Mark Diffley
3 November 2020