Digital ID Scheme
The UK Government has announced that it will introduce a new digital ID scheme, which it claims will help combat illegal working while making it easier for the vast majority of people to use vital… Read More »Digital ID Scheme
UK Policy
Preventative Spending
The Scottish Government has launched its latest public service reform strategy, aiming to deliver £1 billion in savings over the next five years. A key element in the new strategy is a ‘more joined-up and… Read More »Preventative Spending
Tackling the causes of working-age ill health
The UK Government has announced significant changes to the UK benefits system to address two main issues: the rising number of working-age people leaving the workforce due to ill health and a consequential increase in… Read More »Tackling the causes of working-age ill health
A Just Transition?
Recent job losses in the North Sea and at the Grangemouth site have highlighted the inadequate measures companies and governments are taking to ensure a Just Transition from fossil fuel industries. In this briefing, we… Read More »A Just Transition?
Pension Fund Investment and the Economy
The new UK Government has given the reform of the UK pension system a high priority. The immediate focus is on pension fund investment to ensure fewer, bigger, better-run pension schemes. While occupational pensions are… Read More »Pension Fund Investment and the Economy
Devolving Immigration Powers
There has recently been a flurry of political interest in devolving immigration powers. In our latest briefing, we examine the case for devolving immigration powers to Scotland and how a devolved system might work. The… Read More »Devolving Immigration Powers
Brexit: rights, risks and responsibilities
The Jimmy Reid Foundation (JRF) has no view or policy on Brexit, settled or otherwise, because we do not take such positions. We are able, however, to form views and analysis on the particular ramifications of the type of… Read More »Brexit: rights, risks and responsibilities
‘Quick Note’ on Workplace Relations Published
Workplace relations – a new agenda for progressive change? by Gregor Gall, professor of industrial relations, University of Bradford We are in the midst of unprecedented political turmoil. Fortunately, this has allowed the bringing forward… Read More »‘Quick Note’ on Workplace Relations Published
Better Human Rights Together?
Better Human Rights Together? The election of 31 Conservatives to the Scottish Parliament creates opportunities for campaigners who oppose the UK Government’s plans to abolish the Human Rights Act and replace it with a Bill… Read More »Better Human Rights Together?
Fear and alarm reveals truth of tax
Despite the mantra that tax cuts resolve economic concerns, writes Robin McAlpine, it’s only the rich who ever benefit – Scotsman article from today