Research Briefing
Background to Spring Budget 2023
Ahead of the 2023 Spring Budget on 15 March, this briefing looks at the UK’s economic situation, economic forecasts, and the public finances.
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Research Briefing
Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill 2022-23
The Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill 2022-23 would allow the Government to set minimum service requirements during strikes in certain sectors.
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Debate Pack
Social security support for children
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for Wednesday 23 November on social security support for children. The debate will be opened by Anum Qaisar MP.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Impact on the labour market
This is the final version of this paper which tracks the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the labour market from January-March 2020 to January-March 2022.
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Debate Pack
The spending of the Department for Education
There will be a debate on estimates relating to the department for Education in the House of Commons chamber on 6 July 2022. This debate will be led by Robert Halfon MP.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Support for businesses
An overview of initiatives to support businesses through the coronavirus pandemic.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Getting people back into work
The coronavirus pandemic has had a substantial impact on the UK labour market. This briefing provides information on the measures that have been put in place to support people back in to work.
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Insight
Economic update: Rise in interest rates as inflation hits 40-year high
Inflation reached a 40-year high in April, and real wages continue to fall for many workers.
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Debate Pack
General Debate on the impact of Long Covid on the UK Workforce
A backbench business debate on the impact of Long Covid on the UK Workforce will take place in the House of Commons Chamber on Thursday 24 March 2022.
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Debate Pack
Parental leave and pay
A Westminster Hall debate on ‘Parental leave and pay’ has been scheduled for Tuesday 22 March 2022 from 4.30pm. The debate has been initiated by Kirsten Oswald MP.
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Debate Pack
Introduction of paid miscarriage leave
A Backbench Business debate on the 'Introduction of paid miscarriage leave’ has been scheduled for Thursday 17 March 2022. The debate has been initiated by Angela Crawley MP.
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Debate Pack
Supporting people with endometriosis in the workplace
A Westminster Hall debate on ‘Supporting people with endometriosis in the workplace’ has been scheduled for Wednesday 9 February 2022 at 2.30pm. The debate has been initiated by Alec Shelbrooke MP.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Self-isolation and Test and Trace Support Payments
This Library Briefing answers frequently asked questions about self-isolation and Test and Trace Support Payments for low-income workers.
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Debate Pack
Implementing the Taylor Review of modern working practices
A Westminster Hall debate on 'Implementing the Taylor Review of modern working practices' has been scheduled for Wednesday 19 January 2022 from 9.30-11.00am. The debate has been initiated by Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi MP.
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Research Briefing
Frequently asked questions: Demonstrating Covid-19 and vaccination status
In this briefing, we set out responses to FAQs about demonstrating Covid status (otherwise called Covid status certification or vaccine passports) and use of the NHS Covid Pass in England.
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