Service industries: Data for the sector that incorporates the retail sector, the financial sector, the public sector, business administration and cultural activities.
Business and Consumer Confidence: Information on business and consumer confidence surveys, which is generally released ahead of official statistical data and can indicate changes to the economic outlook as well as turning points in the economic cycle.
A summary of the 2020 Spending Review, and what this means for the economy and public finances over the next few years.
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Research Briefing
Analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators
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Debate Pack
A Debate Pack on the debate “Adequacy of funding for local authorities during Covid-19” is scheduled for 2.30pm on Tuesday 24 November, sponsored by Rushanara Ali MP.
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Debate Pack
A debate will be held in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 24 November 2020 at 9.30am on recognising and preserving the value of charity-funded medical research in the 2020 Spending Review. The subject for the debate has been nominated by the Backbench Business Committee and the debate will be opened by Dr James Davies MP and Chris Green MP.
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Research Briefing
On 25 November 2020, the Chancellor of the Exchequer will set out the Government’s spending plans for 2021/22 in a Spending Review. This briefing covers the process of carrying out a Spending Review and summarises the current levels of public spending, and looks at what we can expect to be announced concerning spending on public services and infrastructure.
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Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on UK support for an international fund for Israeli-Palestinian peace has been scheduled for Tuesday 17 October 2020 from 2.30pm to 4.00pm. The debate will be led by Catherine McKinnell MP.
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Research Briefing
The coronavirus outbreak has impacted the UK economy in many ways. The magnitude of the recession caused by the virus is unprecedented in modern times. This briefing examines the economic impact of the crisis to date and outlines the key issues for the outlook. It summarises policy measures introduced to mitigate the economic effects of Covid-19 and details the impact on the public finances.
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Insight
This Insight looks at the state of the economy in October 2020, for signs of where it might be headed, and Government action in response.
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Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on the ‘Transparency of the Integrated Activity Fund’ has been scheduled for Thursday 22 October 2020 from 1:30-3.00pm. The debate will be led by David Linden.
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Research Briefing
The government is likely to spend over £1,000 billion in 2020-21, the most it has ever spent either in cash terms or real terms. This briefing describes the different ways in which public spending is categorised, and presents statistics and commentary on recent spending in each category.
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Research Briefing
Analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators
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Research Briefing
The European Investment Bank lends to projects that contribute to growth and employment within Europe. This briefing gives a short overview of the Bank's membership and operation, and its future relationship with the UK.
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Research Briefing
This briefing paper sets out the background to the UK Internal Market Bill. The Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 9 September. It has concluded its Commons stages and is under consideration in the House of Lords.
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Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing looks at the funding received by the UK from EU institutions and considers the implications of Brexit on the EU as a source of funding for regional development, agriculture support, research and innovation and other areas.
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