Research Briefing
There are 14 British Overseas Territories across the globe with a total population of 260,000. The Territories differ greatly in their level of economic and social development and their population size. Since March 2020 the UK Government has been working with the Overseas Territories to ensure that they receive the help they need to manage outbreaks of Covid-19.
Research Briefing
This paper outlines the debate around the Government's policy to increase Universal Credit and Working Tax Credit payments, but not payments of DWP means-tested legacy benefits for people of working age, during the coronavirus pandemic.
Insight
How has the pandemic affected mental health and human rights and how have international organisations responded?
Insight
What are the current pressures on health systems in South Asia and how is the UK Government supporting the region?
Insight
Growth figures suggest that the UK economy may recover from the Covid-19 pandemic sooner than expected.
Insight
What are virus variants, how they are assessed and what is the Government is doing to curb the spread of ‘variants of concern’?
Research Briefing
This briefing provides an overview of mass asymptomatic Covid-19 testing in England and links to other Commons Library and POST resources on the topic.
Insight
How has the pandemic affected domestic abuse and what has the Government's response been?
Insight
Forecasts for growth this year have been raised and confidence in the economy among households and businesses has improved.
Insight
The Government borrowed £303 billion (14.5% of GDP) in 2020/21.
Constituency casework
Guidance on when moving house is permitted during the Coronavirus crisis. This page is no longer being updated.
Insight
Many authorities wish to continue virtual meetings while social distancing measures remain in place.
Research Briefing
Coronavirus has had significant impact on elections in the UK. This briefing explains how the elections due in 2020 were postponed. It also examines the impact of the pandemic on preparations for the 2021 English local elections and devolved elections, including the measures put in place in England, Scotland and Wales, to allow the elections to go ahead.
Insight
For the majority of the 2021 spring term, only children of critical workers and vulnerable children could attend school. A phased reopening began from 8 March.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on the 'Women and Equalities Committee: covid, disability and access to services' has been scheduled for Thursday 15 April 2021 from 1.30-3.00pm. The debate has been nominated by the Liaison Committee.
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