An overview of the development and rollout of the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loans Scheme, the Coronavirus Larger Business Interruption Loans Scheme and the Bounce Back Loans Scheme, including refinements and challenges, as well as the subsequent Recovery Loans Scheme.
Manufacturing: Data on manufacturing output, jobs and producer confidence.
An overview of initiatives to support businesses through the coronavirus pandemic.
Research Briefing
This briefing provides an analysis of the Telecommunications (Security) Bill 2019-21. This includes an overview of the provisions in the Bill and of the debate and amendments made during the Committee stage. It is prepared in advance of the Bill's next stages, expected in the next Parliamentary session.
Research Briefing
Retail sales: key indicators on the value of retail sales.
Research Briefing
This paper collates data on the number of applications and total support provided under the UK Government coronavirus business support schemes. The attached excel spreadsheet allows users to view data by Parliamentary constituency and local authority.
Research Briefing
This paper provides information on the hospitality industry in the UK, the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and sources of support for the sector.
Research Briefing
R&D spending in the UK. Including analysis of R&D by region and industry, and international comparisons of R&D.
Research Briefing
The Planning for the Future white paper published in August 2020, setting out the Government's proposals for "once in a generation" reform of England's planning system, and separate proposals to reform the current system of calculating housing need proved controversial. This briefing from the House of Commons Library examines those proposals and the other planning changes already made during the Covid-19 pandemic, including the announcement on 16 December 2020 on changes to the standard method for calculating housing need.
Debate Pack
A debate on the spending of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and support for DCMS sectors during the Covid-19 recovery has been scheduled for Wednesday 10 March 2021 in the main House of Commons Chamber. The debate was selected by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led Julian Knight MP.
Research Briefing
This briefing paper provides information on the Government's gigabit-capable broadband targets, policy and funding for hard to reach areas.
Research Briefing
This briefing paper provides information about the roll-out of superfast broadband in the UK and the Government's superfast broadband funding programme.
Research Briefing
This briefing paper explains the rules and permissions needed to build broadband and mobile infrastructure including proposals for reforms to make building infrastructure easier.
Research Briefing
A House of Commons Library briefing paper discussing the EU REACH regulation for chemicals, the impact of Brexit on the chemicals industry and UK Government plans for a separate UK REACH regime after the end of the transition period.
Research Briefing
A short briefing paper on Covid-19 and the arts and culture sectors. Includes data on the contribution of arts, entertainment and culture industries to the UK economy.
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