Rent setting: social housing (England)
This paper explains policy developments in relation to setting social housing rent levels in England since 2002. For five years from April 2020 rent increases are based on the Consumer Price Index +1%.

This paper explains policy developments in relation to setting social housing rent levels in England since 2002. For five years from April 2020 rent increases are based on the Consumer Price Index +1%.
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on 'The Future of coastal communities' on Thursday 8th September at 3:10pm. This debate will be led by Sally-Ann Hart MP.
Provides background on exams in 2022. It covers adaptions, absence, grading, and appeals. Updated for release of Scotland's exam results on 9 August 2022
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The Government’s Energy Bills Support Scheme will provide a £400 discount on electricity bills to help households with the rising cost of energy. This briefing summarises the policy, first announced in February and updated in May and July 2022, as well as the reaction to it. It also provides information on eligibility for the scheme and answers to frequently asked questions.
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This Library briefing gives an overview of the way that the profits from North Sea oil and gas production are taxed, and how the fiscal regime that applies to North Sea oil and gas production has been reformed in recent years
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This is the final version of this paper which tracks the impact of the coronavirus on the labour market from January-March 2020 to January-March 2022.
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In response to Russian military action in Ukraine, Western allies and other partners across the globe have imposed an unprecedented package of coordinated sanctions against Russia. What has been announced and are further measures likely? This briefing paper should be taken as correct at the time of writing.
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Household energy bills increased by 54% in April 2022, a record increase, and are likely to rise substantially again in October. This briefing looks at how and why prices have changed.
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Commons Library publications on the rising cost of living in the UK, including cause of inflation, the effect on households, and Government support.
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This briefing answers Frequently Asked Questions about parking policy in England, including council-controlled parking, parking on private land, and parking for disabled people.
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An overview of policy relating to the closure of bank and building society branches and to efforts to protect access to cash.
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This short briefing summarises the UK's progress in negotiating new free trade agreements.
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Financial Indicators: Data from FTSE100, as well as oil prices and gold prices.
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GDP International Comparisons: data and forecasts for the UK and the world's largest economies.
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The Data Protection and Digital Information Bill 2022-23 is scheduled to have its second reading in the House of Commons on 5 September 2022.
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