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 spending
Public Finances: Key Economic Indicators
Latest data on government net borrowing and net debt.…
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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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Estimates – grants to the devolved institutions
On 3 July 2018 there will be an Estimates Day debate on Her Majesty’s Treasury, so far as it relates…
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Future of the Scottish Economy
There will be a general debate on the future of the Scottish economy held in Westminster Hall on Wednesday 27…
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The Fair Funding Review: What does it mean for local government?
How will the review be critically important for councils’ long-term funding post-2020?…
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Main Estimates: Government spending plans for 2018-19
This briefing discusses Parliament’s approval of the Government’s spending plans. It includes a summary of each government department’s spending plans…
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Public sector pay
This briefing provides an overview of public sector pay policy; the financial implications of the cap and the cost of…
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Debate on a Motion of Section 5 of the European Communities (Amendment) Act 1993
This landing page gives background to the debate on a motion of section 5 of the European Communities (Amendment) Act…
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Police funding in England & Wales: Social Indicators page
Police funding in England & Wales: Social Indicators page.…
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The UK’s contribution to the EU budget
This note considers how much the UK contributes to the EU budget and how much it receives back. Potential payments…
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