Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Universal Credit during the crisis
This House of Commons Library briefing paper explores how Universal Credit has coped and changed during the coronavirus crisis so far, and what challenges lie ahead for this benefit.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Support for businesses
An overview of initiatives to support businesses through the coronavirus pandemic.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Long Covid
This briefing provide an overview of long Covid, the impacts of this condition and the development of clinical guidance and services for those affected. It also provides links to further reading and Parliamentary material.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Financial impact on higher education
Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic there have been concerns about the financial impact on universities. Much of this has focussed on the potential loss of international students, but there could also be losses in income from lower home student numbers, a drop in research work and less revenue from accommodation, catering and conferencing. What are the size of these impacts and what has the Government done to support the sector?
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Support for rough sleepers (England)
This House of Commons Library briefing paper outlines the measures taken in England to support rough sleepers, and those at risk of rough sleeping, during the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak. It discusses the impact of these measures and stakeholder comment.
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Constituency Casework
Coronavirus: Advice on home moves
Guidance on when moving house is permitted during the Coronavirus crisis.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Impact on household savings and debt
This briefing paper provides official statistics on household savings and debt since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, and discusses the groups which are more likely than average to have experienced an increase in household debt.
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Research Briefing
Hospitality industry and Covid-19
The hospitality industry has been one of the hardest hit sectors affected by the coronavirus pandemic. This paper provides information on the hospitality industry in the UK, the impact of the pandemic and sources of support for the sector.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Childcare FAQs
This House of Commons Library Briefing provides information in response to some key questions relating to childcare during the coronavirus outbreak
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Test and Trace Support Payments
This Library Briefing answers frequently asked questions about the Test and Trace Support Payments for low-income workers who are required to self-isolate.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: A history of English lockdown laws
This Library briefing paper provides a history of England's coronavirus "lockdown laws"
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Returning to work
This paper provides an overview of the rules surrounding COVID-19 and returning to work. It discusses the lockdown legislation, employer's health and safety obligations and when workers can refuse to go to work.
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Research Briefing
Eat Out to Help Out Scheme
The Eat Out to Help Out Scheme was one of the Government's policy measures to support businesses reopening following the first COVID-19 lockdown. The Scheme aimed to help protect jobs in the hospitality sector by encouraging consumers to eat out. This briefing summarises reactions to the Scheme and figures on the Scheme's take-up and impact.
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Constituency Casework
Coronavirus: Problems with Bounce Back Loans
Some of the problems that have arisen with the Bounce Back Loans scheme (BBLS) and how caseworkers can help businesses to address them.
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Research Briefing
Overseas health and social care workforce
This Commons Library briefing paper considers the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and Brexit on the overseas health and adult social care workforce and plans to expand the workforce. The paper discusses the measures used to increase numbers of overseas staff during the pandemic, the immigration measures introduced for health and social care workers, and the potential implications of the pandemic and Brexit on overseas recruitment.
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