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Replacement of EU structural funds for Least Developed Regions
Business Government Housing Research Briefing 

Replacement of EU structural funds for Least Developed Regions

June 24, 2019 Comments Off on Replacement of EU structural funds for Least Developed Regions

A Westminster Hall debate on the replacement of EU structural funds for Least Developed Regions has been scheduled for Wednesday…

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The Contribution of Cooperatives and Mutuals to the Economy
Business Research Briefing 

The Contribution of Cooperatives and Mutuals to the Economy

June 21, 2019 Comments Off on The Contribution of Cooperatives and Mutuals to the Economy
Secondary ticketing
Consumers Research Briefing 

Secondary ticketing

June 20, 2019 Comments Off on Secondary ticketing
Retail sales: Key Economic Indicators
Economic situation Industry Research Briefing 

Retail sales: Key Economic Indicators

June 20, 2019 House of Commons Library Comments Off on Retail sales: Key Economic Indicators
UK arms exports to Saudi Arabia: Q&A
Defence equipment and spending Defence policy Institutions International trade Research Briefing 

UK arms exports to Saudi Arabia: Q&A

June 20, 2019 Comments Off on UK arms exports to Saudi Arabia: Q&A

EconomyView All

The UK’s contribution to the EU budget
Brexit EU institutions Farming and fishing Public spending Research Briefing 

The UK’s contribution to the EU budget

June 24, 2019 Rosie Barber Comments Off on 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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Government borrowing, debt and debt interest: statistics
Economic policy Economic situation Public spending Research Briefing 

Government borrowing, debt and debt interest: statistics

June 24, 2019 admin Comments Off on Government borrowing, debt and debt interest: statistics
Financial Indicators: Key Economic Indicators
Economic situation Research Briefing 

Financial Indicators: Key Economic Indicators

June 24, 2019 admin Comments Off on Financial Indicators: Key Economic Indicators
Interest Rates and Monetary Policy: Key Economic Indicators
Economic policy Economic situation Research Briefing 

Interest Rates and Monetary Policy: Key Economic Indicators

June 21, 2019 admin Comments Off on Interest Rates and Monetary Policy: Key Economic Indicators
Public Finances: Key Economic Indicators
Economic situation Public spending Research Briefing 

Public Finances: Key Economic Indicators

June 21, 2019 admin Comments Off on Public Finances: Key Economic Indicators

Economic UpdatesView All

Economic update: Stability and vulnerability
Economic Updates Insight 

Economic update: Stability and vulnerability

May 28, 2019 House of Commons Library Comments Off on Economic update: Stability and vulnerability

The labour market appears to be doing well, however economic growth remains unspectacular.…

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Economic update: A steady start to 2019
Economic situation Economic Updates Insight 

Economic update: A steady start to 2019

April 26, 2019 House of Commons Library Comments Off on Economic update: A steady start to 2019
The UK economy: More people in work despite subdued growth
Economic situation Economic Updates Insight 

The UK economy: More people in work despite subdued growth

February 27, 2019 House of Commons Library Comments Off on The UK economy: More people in work despite subdued growth
The UK economy: What to look out for in 2019
Economic situation Economic Updates Insight 

The UK economy: What to look out for in 2019

January 30, 2019 House of Commons Library Comments Off on The UK economy: What to look out for in 2019
The UK’s economy in December
Brexit Economic Updates Insight 

The UK’s economy in December

December 21, 2018 House of Commons Library Comments Off on The UK’s economy in December

TransportView All

High Speed 2: the business case, costs and spending
Rail Research Briefing 

High Speed 2: the business case, costs and spending

June 20, 2019 Comments Off on High Speed 2: the business case, costs and spending

This paper shows that while HS2 will deliver significant capacity and connectivity improvements, there are alternatives available that could deal…

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Active travel and local walking and cycling infrastructure plans
Research Briefing Roads Transport 

Active travel and local walking and cycling infrastructure plans

June 20, 2019 Comments Off on Active travel and local walking and cycling infrastructure plans
Dangerous driving (e-petition 236952)
Criminal law Research Briefing Roads 

Dangerous driving (e-petition 236952)

June 13, 2019 Comments Off on Dangerous driving (e-petition 236952)
Debate on an e-petition relating to the identification of pets
Animals Research Briefing Roads 

Debate on an e-petition relating to the identification of pets

June 13, 2019 Comments Off on Debate on an e-petition relating to the identification of pets
Train ticket compensation: Do season ticket holders get a fair deal under Delay Repay?
Insight Rail 

Train ticket compensation: Do season ticket holders get a fair deal under Delay Repay?

June 3, 2019 House of Commons Library Comments Off on Train ticket compensation: Do season ticket holders get a fair deal under Delay Repay?

Work & IncomesView All

VAT on solar panels
Research Briefing Tax 

VAT on solar panels

June 24, 2019 Comments Off on VAT on solar panels

At present VAT is charged at the reduced 5% rate on the installation of energy saving materials (ESMs), including solar…

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Personal service companies & IR35
Research Briefing Tax Work & Incomes 

Personal service companies & IR35

June 18, 2019 admin Comments Off on Personal service companies & IR35
Making Tax Digital
Research Briefing Tax 

Making Tax Digital

June 17, 2019 Rosie Barber Comments Off on Making Tax Digital
National Insurance Contributions (Termination Awards and Sporting Testimonials) Bill 2017-19
Research Briefing Tax Work & Incomes 

National Insurance Contributions (Termination Awards and Sporting Testimonials) Bill 2017-19

June 14, 2019 Comments Off on National Insurance Contributions (Termination Awards and Sporting Testimonials) Bill 2017-19
Non-Domestic Rating (Lists) Bill 2017-19
Local government Research Briefing Tax 

Non-Domestic Rating (Lists) Bill 2017-19

June 14, 2019 Comments Off on Non-Domestic Rating (Lists) Bill 2017-19

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