What would changing the law on abortion mean?
MPs have voted to change the law on abortion, as technically criminal prosecutions are possible unless doctors approve a termination. Read
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Conor James McKinney
Royal Marine murder appeal: what did the courts say?
Alexander Blackman – “Marine A” – had his murder conviction reduced to manslaughter this week by an appeal court. Here’s why. Read
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Europe
The UK’s trade deficit with the EU
What’s the UK trade deficit with the rest of the EU - and what might that mean for our negotiating position? Read
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Europe
EU membership: Spain vs Scotland
It’s often assumed that Spain, with one eye on the independence movement in Catalonia, would stop an independent Scotland from joining the EU. Would it? Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
“Average working families” and the Budget
This week’s Budget won’t make “average working families” £1,400 worse off, although that’s roughly the right ballpark for the long-term impact of tax and benefit changes. Read
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Could Scotland stay in the EU?
Although technically an independent Scotland could be written into the EU treaties, in practice it would most likely need to re-apply. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
Comparing Scottish and UK growth rates
Is the Scottish economy as strong as the UK’s generally? Not according to the most recent growth figures. Read
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Brexit amendments in the House of Lords
What happens if MPs reject amendments to the law triggering Article 50 inserted by the House of Lords? Read
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Health
NHS spending: the lowest financial settlement ever?
The NHS is getting more money every year, but the rate of increase in the 2010s is smaller than in any previous decade, experts warn. Read
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Education
Class sizes under the Conservatives
Average class sizes in English primary schools are up since 2010, although secondary school classes are very slightly smaller. Read
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