Research Briefing
Research and development funding policy, 2019-2024
This Commons Library briefing provides an overview of the research and development funding landscape in the UK between 2019 and 2024.
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Debate Pack
The impact of food inflation on the cost of living
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the impact of food inflation on the cost of living at 1:30pm on Thursday 15th January 2026.
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Research Briefing
Autumn Budget 2025: A summary
The Chancellor presented her 2025 Budget to the Commons on 26 November, and the Office for Budget Responsibility published updated forecasts for the economy and public finances for the next five years.
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Research Briefing
Autumn Budget 2025: Background briefing
Ahead of the 2025 Autumn Budget on 26 November, this briefing looks at the economic situation, economic forecasts and the public finances.
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Research Briefing
Economic update: Why has inflation gone up in 2025?
UK inflation remains above the Bank of England’s target rate of 2%. The Bank says that increases in food prices and administered prices are largely to blame.
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Insight
Economic update: Why has inflation gone up in 2025?
UK inflation remains above the Bank of England’s target rate of 2%. The Bank says that increases in food prices and administered prices are largely to blame.
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Research Briefing
NHS productivity
This briefing focuses on productivity in the NHS in England, which has become an issue of increasing importance for policy makers and NHS leaders. It details the methods used to measure NHS productivity, recent trends, and proposed strategies to increase productivity.
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Debate Pack
London’s contribution to the national economy
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on London’s contribution to the national economy on Thursday 10 July 2025 at 3pm. The debate will be led by Joe Powell MP.
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Research Briefing
Economic update: Slower growth for the rest of 2025
Despite the weakening of the labour market and forecasted slower economic growth, some measures show business and consumer confidence increasing.
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Insight
Economic update: Slower growth for the rest of 2025
Despite the weakening of the labour market and forecasted slower economic growth, some measures show business and consumer confidence increasing.
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Debate Pack
Support for rural businesses
A debate on support for rural businesses will take place in Westminster Hall on 18 June 2025 at 2:30pm. The Library will publish briefing materials ahead of the debate.
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Research Briefing
Spending Review 2025: Background briefing
Ahead of the Spending Review on 11 June 2025, this briefing looks at the process, the public spending context, and the factors affecting the government’s plans.
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Debate Pack
Government support for employment in the automotive manufacturing sector
On Wednesday 7 May 2025 at 9:30am, there will be a Westminster Hall debate on government support for employment in the automotive manufacturing industry. The debate is sponsored by Rebecca Paul MP.
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Research Briefing
Spring Statement 2025: A summary
A summary of the announcements in Spring Statement 2025 and an overview of the latest economic forecasts.
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Research Briefing
Spring Statement 2025: Background briefing
Ahead of the 2025 Spring Statement on 26 March, this briefing explains what will happen on the day and summarises the economic situation.
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