Royal Bank of Scotland bailout: 10 years and counting
It could be another seven years before the last publicly-owned share is sold.…
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Public spending
Public service pensions: Less for more?
Why is the Government proposing to increase pension benefits three years after introducing reforms to reduce costs?…
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Scotland: Public spending and revenue
Public spending and taxation in Scotland was a hotly debated issue in the run up to the Scottish independence referendum,…
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Government borrowing, debt and debt interest: statistics
This is a purely statistical note on public sector borrowing (the budget deficit), public sector debt and government debt interest…
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Public Finances: Key Economic Indicators
Latest data on government net borrowing and net debt.…
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Public procurement and contracts
Procurement accounts for about a third of public spending in the UK. This briefing looks at the legislation and guidance…
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Brexit: public procurement
Overview of the expected effects of Brexit on public procurement and future policy choices for the UK.…
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The budget deficit: a short guide
This note aims to answer some FAQs related to the budget deficit.…
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Country and regional public sector finances
This briefing looks at estimates of public spending and revenues in UK countries and regions.…
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Public spending: a brief introduction
The government expects to spend £813 billion in 2018-19, the most it has ever spent in cash terms. This money…
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The Office for Budget Responsibility and Charter for Budget Responsibility
This briefing investigates who the Office for Budget Responsibility are and what they do. It also discusses the Government’s fiscal…
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The Estimates: Parliament’s role in authorising Government spending plans
What are ‘Estimates’ and why are they important (even during an England World Cup match?) While some took their seats…
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Fuel duty: Would no further freezes mean more money?
Examines the impact on Government revenues from not freezing fuel duty.…
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Northern Ireland Budget (No. 2) Bill 2017-19
A briefing on the Northern Ireland Budget (No. 2) Bill 2017-19…
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Debate on spending of the Department for Education
This Debate Pack provides background on Department for Education spending. It covers spending on schools, further and higher education.…
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