Food poverty: Households, food banks and free school meals
This paper provides statistics on household food insecurity, food bank usage and free school meals in the UK, and tracks the impact of coronavirus.
Food Banks in the UK
Increases in the number of emergency food parcels distributed by food banks have accelerated over the course of the coronavirus pandemic, particularly in those going to children. The Trussell Trust reported a 47 per cent increase in the number of three-day emergency food parcels it distributed in the 6 months from March to September 2020, compared to the same period in 2019. Independent food banks also saw a rise of 88% over the period February to October 2020 compared to the same period in 2019. There has also been a continued increase in the number of food banks. In February 2021 there were over 1,300 Trussell Trust food banks in the UK, in addition to over 900 independent food banks.
Proposed closure of GKN Automotive plant in Birmingham
A Westminster Hall debate on the ‘Proposed closure of GKN Automotive plant in Birmingham’ has been scheduled for Wednesday 28 April 2021 from 9.25 am. The debate has been initiated by Jack Dromey MP.
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Debate Pack
The future of fairs and showgrounds
A Westminster Hall debate on ‘The future of fairs and showgrounds ’ has been scheduled for Thursday 17 December 2020 at 1.30pm. The debate has been initiated by David Linden MP.
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Debate Pack
NAO Report on Investigation into government procurement during the covid-19 pandemic
A debate will be held in Westminster Hall on Wednesday 9 December 2020 about the NAO Report on Investigation into government procurement during the covid-19 pandemic, led by Dan Carden MP. This House of Commons Library information page has been prepared ahead of the debate.
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Research Briefing
Health and Safety Statistics
Statistics on workplace health and safety in the United Kingdom. Information on fatalities, accidents and illnesses by industry sector, region and country. Also includes international comparisons.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Support for household finances
This Commons Library briefing paper outlines the measures introduced by the Government, and other authorities, to support household finances during the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak.
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Insight
Coronavirus: Workers’ Memorial Day, health and safety at work statistics
This Insight looks at Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance on reporting coronavirus incidents at work.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus Act: Food supply
The Coronavirus Act provides powers to require information about food supply chains. The Government has said that it is collaborating with the food sector to manage the risk of disruption to supply chains, but that the Act provides powers in case requests for voluntary provision of information were not to be complied with in the future.
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Insight
What do the latest food bank statistics tell us?
The number of three-day emergency food parcels distributed by the Trussell Trust rose again in September 2019.
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Debate Pack
Developing a retail strategy for the future
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Debate Pack
Social Mobility and Treasury reform
A Westminster Hall debate on the subject of "Social Mobility and Treasury Reform has been scheduled for 9.30am on 11 June 2019. The debate has been initiated by Rt Hon Justine Greening MP.
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Research Briefing
Brexit reading list: economic, business and transport policy issues
The Commons Library has compiled, from a wide range of sources, a selection of analysis and comment relevant to the UK's forthcoming withdrawal from the European Union.
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Debate Pack
Traidcraft and the future of fair trade
There will be a general debate on Traidcraft and the future of fair trade in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 18 December at 9.30am. The debate is being led by Liz Twist MP.
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Debate Pack
State aid, public ownership and workers rights after the UK leaves the EU
There will be a general debate on State aid, public ownership and workers rights after the UK leaves the EU, held in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 11 December at 2.30. The debate has been sponsored by Laura Smith MP.
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