British Steel and government special measures
The government has taken control of British Steel’s Scunthorpe plant operations. What are the next steps if nationalisation follows?
Electric vehicles and infrastructure
The UK's electric vehicle transition could help meet climate goals, and cut drivers’ running costs. Challenges include upfront prices and charging infrastructure.
US trade tariffs
The US has imposed tariffs of 10% on most UK goods imported into the US. Why has the Trump administration done so, and how will the UK-US deal mitigate that?
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Research Briefing
Trade in goods and services: Economic indicators
The UK exports and imports billions of pounds worth of goods and services. Find the latest data on UK trade and the current account.
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Research Briefing
Support for small businesses
This briefing outlines sources of financial and non-financial support for small businesses.
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Debate Pack
UK-EU summit
A Westminster Hall debate on the May 2025 UK-EU Summit is scheduled for Thursday 22 May, from 1.30pm. The debate was selected by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Stella Creasy MP and Richard Tice MP.
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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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Debate Pack
Trading relationship with the EU
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the UK trading relationship with the EU on Thursday 24 April at 3:00pm
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Research Briefing
Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill 2024-25: Progress of the bill
An overview of the progress of the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill through the House of Commons prior to report stage.
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Research Briefing
UK steel industry: statistics and policy
The UK steel industry: a statistical summary of the UK and international industry; analysis of current prospects and challenges; summary of government policy.
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Debate Pack
Estimates Day debate: Spending of the Department for Business and Trade
On Wednesday 5 March 2025, the House of Commons will consider estimates of spending and priorities of the Department for Business and Trade.
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Research Briefing
Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill 2024-25
The Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill 2024-25 makes provisions to identify, prevent and deter fraud and error, and enable the recovery of debt, both in the public sector and in the benefits system.
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Debate Pack
Outsourcing by Government Departments
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on Outsourcing by Government Departments on Wednesday 29th January at 9:30am. The debate will be opened by Andy McDonald MP.
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Constituency casework
Customs rules for trade with the EU
An overview of trade rules between the UK and EU including information and sources of advice regarding customs, imports and exports.
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Research Briefing
Safeguarding the Union: Progress in implementing the Windsor Framework
This briefing looks at the changes made by the January 2024 Safeguarding the Union Command Paper to the operation of the Windsor Framework and Internal Market Act, and other measures affecting the trade in goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
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