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Read the latest blogs exploring how our data is being used to tackle poverty and promote economic wellbeing.

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9 Sep 202512 min read

Exploring Generational Differences in Scotland's Economic Wellbeing

18-39 year olds are 6 times more likely than the over 70s to have an overdrawn account.

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31 Aug 20258 min read

Updates on August's Economic Nowcast

Average weekly incomes are up 7.29%. Plus, regional breakdowns included for the first time.

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24 Jul 20259 min read

Democratising Data: How data visualisation tools empower the public sector

Data is everywhere, but making sense of it and turning it into action isn’t always easy. That’s where data visualisation tools come in.

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6 Jul 20256 min read

Insights from the June Economic Nowcast

Average weekly incomes continue to fall by 2.76% to £306 per week, taking £451 off the annual average income.

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2 Jul 202510 min read

New datasets help researchers uncover how Scotland spends, saves and struggles

6 new curated financial datasets to support research and policy insights into poverty, inequality and economic wellbeing.

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17 Jun 2025

Webinar - Harnessing smart data for good: Real-time insights into economic wellbeing

We share how near real-time financial data can help organisations better understand economic challenges and shape more effective policies and services.

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10 Mar 20258 min read

Nowcasting for Policy and Service Delivery

Nowcasting is not just a tool for prediction but a strategic advantage in navigating the complexities and uncertainties of the modern economy.

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5 Mar 202510 min read

Is there a Net Zero Poverty Premium?

Only 20% of people in Scotland can comfortably afford the home upgrades required to meet the Scottish Government’s net zero targets for buildings by 2045.

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13 Feb 202510 min read

Who’s Falling Behind? New Dashboard Uncovers the Real Impact of Income Volatility

We believe data should serve people, not just institutions. Partnering with JRF’s Insight Infrastructure, we’re exposing the financial forces Britons face

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