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In this episode, FAI economist Hannah Randolph is joined by Professor Rebecca Kay of Migration Policy Scotland (MPS) to discuss immigration in Scotland. We start with some of the recent trends in immigration to Scotland, then turn to the results of two current MPS studies on attitudes to immigration and the financial situations of migrants in Scotland, as well as potential immigration policy directions for both the UK and Scottish governments.

In this episode, FAI Deputy Directors Emma Congreve and João Sousa join economist Hannah Randolph to discuss the new cabinet, what we expect on employment, workers' rights, and social security policy, and a question on what social care reform for England and Wales might mean for Scotland.

In this recorded webinar, FAI Director Mairi Spowage and Deputy Director João Sousa join economist Hannah Randolph to summarise our analysis of the General Election party manifestos and to answer all your questions about what they mean for Scotland.

In this episode, FAI Director Mairi Spowage and Deputy Director João Sousa join economist Hannah Randolph to discuss tax proposals by all the parties in their manifestos, including plans to raise funds by increasing tax compliance, raising the global minimum tax on corporations, and Alba's proposal to halve VAT. We also discuss whether or not the State Pension is low compared to other countries.

In this episode, FAI Director Mairi Spowage and Deputy Director João Sousa join economist Hannah Randolph to discuss aspects of the government's fiscal rules, including the role of the OBR's forecasts and whether or not the new government will be able to borrow to invest.

In this episode, FAI Director Mairi Spowage and Deputy Director João Sousa join economist Hannah Randolph to discuss the new inflation statistics and commitments made in recent manifestos regarding Scotland. We also fact-check a couple of recent claims, including Labour's assertion that the average household will pay £4,800 more on their mortgage under the Conservatives' plans and the SNP claim that Scottish GDP per head and productivity have grown faster in Scotland than in the rest of the UK.