Research Briefing
The pandemic led to a severe recession, followed by a strong recovery. This briefing examines different aspects of the economic impact of the pandemic to date and outlines the key issues for the economic outlook, including the Omicron variant.
Insight
Fewer people were killed or seriously injured on Britain's roads in 2020.
Constituency Casework
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about student accommodation during the coronavirus pandemic.
Research Briefing
Covid-19 status certification (also referred to as a "vaccine passport") has been proposed as a means of reducing the risk of transmitting the Covid-19 virus in a number of settings. This briefing explores the Government's policy on certification. It also provides discussion on the scientific evidence and other issues associated with the use of certification.
Research Briefing
An overview of how business interruption insurance policies have been interpreted in the context of the coronavirus pandemic.
Insight
Who used the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, how successful was it, and who is likely to be most affected by it ending?
Research Briefing
The Department for Work and Pensions made a series of changes to the social security system in response to the pandemic. Most have now been withdrawn.
Research Briefing
This House of Commons briefing paper provides an overview of what consumers can expect when their travel or holiday booking has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, and their legal rights.
Research Briefing
On 19 October 2021, the House of Commons will consider a motion to renew the temporary provisions of the Coronavirus Act 2020. The motion is “That the temporary provisions of the Coronavirus Act 2020 should not yet expire”.
Research Briefing
This paper outlines the measures taken in England to support rough sleepers during the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak. It discusses the impact of these measures and stakeholder comment.
Research Briefing
This briefing provides answers to frequently asked questions on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. It covers the rules that apply from 1 November 2020. It also contains a discussion of excluded workers and furlough fraud.
Insight
Economic growth is slowing and the end of the furlough scheme, along with rising inflation, means uncertainty ahead.
Research Briefing
This briefing provides an overview of the regulatory concerns associated with batches of the Vaxzevria (previously called AstraZeneca) vaccine that were manufactured in India and the associated travel issues.
Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing addresses commonly asked questions about the roll-out of the Covid-19 vaccine.
Research Briefing
The coronavirus timeline sets out the Commons’ response to the pandemic, including key ‘lock down’ dates and changes to the way parliamentarians worked. It includes links to the relevant debates in Hansard, Speaker’s Statements, Procedure Committee reports, the ‘Members’ Guide to hybrid proceedings’ and correspondence on proceedings during the pandemic.
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