Research Briefing
Brexit and financial services
What does Brexit mean for financial services? This briefing reviews progress and possibilities – from the 2018 Political Declaration to preparations for Brexit with no deal.
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Research Briefing
National Security and Investment Bill 2019-21
The National Security and Investment Bill 2019-21 was announced in the Queen’s Speech on 19 December 2019. It was introduced in the House of Commons on 11 November 2020. Its Second Reading took place on 17 November 2020, with remaining stages scheduled for Wednesday 20 January 2021.
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Debate Pack
Access to and acceptance of cash during the Covid-19 outbreak
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on access to and acceptance of cash during and beyond the Covid-19 pandemic on Thursday 3 December at 1:30 pm.
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Debate Pack
Support for SMEs during the covid-19 pandemic
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on "Support for SMEs during the Covid-19 pandemic" on Tuesday 10 November between 2.30 and 4pm
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Debate Pack
Coronavirus Business Interruption Loans Scheme: Backbench Business Debate
A Backbench Business debate on the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loans Scheme has been scheduled for Thursday 5 November 2020.
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Research Briefing
Debts to public bodies: are Government debt collection practices outdated?
There is growing concern that the debt collection practices of public sector bodies have fallen behind the standard of regulated creditors in the private sector. Practices have often been criticised as being unfair to the debtor and inefficient, possibly resulting in higher long-term costs to the taxpayer. The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on debts owed to public bodies is not yet known, but it is likely to have led to further indebtedness.
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Research Briefing
Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies (Environmentally Sustainable Investment) Bill 2019-20
The Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies (Environmentally Sustainable Investment) Bill 2019-20 was introduced by Anna McMorrin MP following the Private Members' Bills Ballot on 9 January 2020. First reading took place on 5 February 2020 and the Bill's second reading is due on 11 September 2020.
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Debate Pack
Estimates day debate: Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
There will be an Estimates Day debate in the House of Commons on Tuesday 7 July 2020.
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Research Briefing
Commons Library analysis of the Business and Planning Bill 2019-21
This Library Paper has been prepared for the Commons stages of the Business and Planning Bill 2019-21 on 29 June 2020.
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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: Problems with business interruption insurance
An overview of what has happened with business interruption insurance, how current policies were shaped by lessons from SARS, and some of the questions that have arisen.
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Research Briefing
The UK-EU future relationship negotiations: Level playing field
The so-called level playing field - rules on competition, state aid, taxation, labour and environmental standards, and climate change - are one of the main causes of disagreement between the UK and EU in the negotiations on their future partnership. This paper explains the commitments that both parties are proposing in these areas in order to come to a deal.
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Research Briefing
The UK-EU future relationship negotiations: summary of positions
The tables in this paper provide a summary of the UK and EU positions in the future relationship negotiations, based on their proposed draft treaty texts and other publicly available statements
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Research Briefing
Corporate Governance Reform
Reforms to corporate governance are multiple and varied. This briefing discusses the Government's work in this area, and other proposals.
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Research Briefing
The UK-EU future relationship negotiations: process and issues
The UK and EU begin negotiations over their future relationship this week. This paper outlines the UK and EU's objectives, the main issues of contention and the process being followed in the negotiations
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