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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Research Briefing
Crown Estate Bill [HL] 2024-25
The primary aim of the Crown Estate Bill (Bill 176 of 2024–25) is to remove limitations on the Crown Estate’s borrowing powers and the types of assets if can invest in. It originated in the Lords, where it was amended. The bill will have its remaining stages in the House of Commons on 24 February.
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Research Briefing
The welfare cap
Since 2014 the UK government has had a cap on welfare spending. Here we explain how the cap is set and assessed. We also look at how the cap has changed.
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Research Briefing
Autumn Budget 2024: Reaction
Links to analysis of the 2024 Autumn Budget from selected think tanks, business groups, political parties and other organisations.
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Research Briefing
Autumn Budget 2024: A summary
A summary of the announcements in the 2024 Autumn Budget and an overview of the latest economic forecasts.
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Research Briefing
Autumn Budget 2024: Background briefing
Ahead of the 2024 Autumn Budget on 30 October, this briefing looks at the economic situation, economic forecasts and the public finances.
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Research Briefing
Budget Responsibility Bill
This bill would mean 'fiscally significant' announcements are subject to an independent assessment by the Office for Budget Responsibility.
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Research Briefing
Brexit: the financial settlement – a summary
The financial settlement - often labelled the 'exit bill' or 'divorce bill' - sets out how the UK and EU are settling their outstanding financial commitments to each other.
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How does Parliament scrutinise tax and spending?
Parliament scrutinises how the government raises and spends money with the Spending Review; the Budget and associated Finance Bill; and the Estimates process.
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Research Briefing
Rising cost of living in the UK
This briefing covers rising prices including food and energy inflation, Government support, and how the cost of living affects households.
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Debate Pack
Miners and mining communities
A debate on miners and mining communities will take place in the House of Commons Chamber on Thursday 9 May 2024
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Research Briefing
Spring Budget 2024: Reaction
This page provides links to analysis of the 2024 Spring Budget from selected think tanks, business groups, political parties and other organisations.
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Research Briefing
Spring Budget 2024: A summary
A summary of the announcements in the 2024 Spring Budget and an overview of the latest economic forecasts.
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Research Briefing
Spring Budget 2024: Background briefing
Ahead of the 2024 Spring Budget on 6 March, this briefing looks at the UK’s economic situation, economic forecasts and the public finances.
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Debate Pack
Fiscal support for tourism and hospitality in coastal areas
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on fiscal support for tourism and hospitality in coastal areas on Thursday 22 February at 1:30pm
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