Research Briefing
The past 300 years have seen major changes in the way Britain handles its public finances. This briefing paper looks at trends in public income, spending and debts during this time, and comments on how the money was raised, spent and scrutinised by Parliament.
Debate Pack
There will be a general debate on 'The Economy', to be held in the Commons Chamber on Thursday 22 March 2018.
Research Briefing
A summary of Spring Statement 2018 and the Office for Budget Responsibility's forecasts for the economy and public finances.
Research Briefing
Analysis of the latest key UK and international economic indicators, ahead of the Spring Statement on Tuesday 13 March
Research Briefing
The briefing sets out the background to Spring Statement 2018 which will take place on Tuesday 13 March 2018. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) will publish revised forecasts for the economy and public finances on the same day.
Research Briefing
This note provides international comparisons of government borrowing and debt from 2010 to 2022.
Research Briefing
This Commons Library Briefing Paper provides an overview of the introduction of a Carbon Floor Price and the Government's freeze of Carbon Price Support until 2021. The Government confirmed the price support would continue until coal was phased out.
Research Briefing
This paper looks at the path towards 'sufficient progress' in the first phase of Brexit negotiations and the Joint Report agreed by the UK Government and the EU. It focuses on the three priority areas: citizens' rights, the financial settlement and the border between Ireland and Northern Ireland. The paper also looks at other recent developments and parliamentary consideration of Brexit.
Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing paper has been prepared for day 5 of the Committee Stage of the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill (the EUW Bill) in the House of Commons. It discusses clause 12 and Schedule 4 of the Bill. The Library briefing 'The European Union (Withdrawal) Bill: Devolution', covers clause 10 and Schedule 2, which are also due to be debated on day five.
Research Briefing
Was progress made in the sixth round of Brexit negotiations? This paper looks at what happened in the latest round of talks in each of the priority areas and at other developments linked to Brexit in the UK and the EU.
Research Briefing
A summary of Autumn Budget 2017 and the Office for Budget Responsibility's forecasts for the economy and public finances.
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