Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Self-Employment Income Support Scheme
To support the self-employed through the coronavirus outbreak the Government introduced the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS).
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Research Briefing
Inheritance Tax : a basic guide
This Commons Library briefing provides a summary description of the structure of inheritance tax (IHT) and the main reliefs which are available.
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Debate Pack
Debate on an e-petition on road traffic collisions and cats
A debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall for 4.30pm on 9 January 2023 on an e-petition relating to requirements to stop and report road traffic collisions involving cats. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Petitions Committee, and the debate will be opened by Tonia Antoniazzi MP.
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Research Briefing
Council tax: local referendums
This briefing note explains the system of referendums on council tax increases in local authorities. It sets out the legislative framework and the thresholds that have been set in previous years.
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Research Briefing
Exchange rates: Key Economic Indicators
Exchange rates: Data on the value of the pound relative to other major international currencies.
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Research Briefing
Defence procurement reform: The Single Source Contract Regulations
This paper discusses the single source contract regulations that apply to defence procurement and the Government's proposed reforms to the regulatory framework.
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Research Briefing
Public access defibrillators
This briefing provides an overview on the provision and funding of public access defibrillators and the law surrounding their use.
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Debate Pack
Contribution of lifeboat services to search and rescue
There will be a debate on the contribution of lifeboat services to search and rescue in Westminster Hall on 10 January 2023 at 9:30. This debate will be led by Kevin Foster MP.
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Research Briefing
Trade: Key Economic Indicators
Latest statistics on UK's trade performance and balance of payments
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Research Briefing
Stamp Duty Land Tax (Reduction) Bill 2022-23
The Stamp Duty Land Tax (Reduction) Bill 2022-23 is scheduled for all remaining stages on 10 January 2023. The Bill would reduce the amount of SDLT paid by many house buyers up to 31 March 2025.
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Research Briefing
Statistics on UK-EU trade
This note provides some basic statistics on the UK's trade with the EU.
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Research Briefing
Defence procurement reform: The Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations
The Government intends to repeal the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 (DSPCR) as part of a wider overhaul of Government procurement regulations.
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Research Briefing
Public spending by country and region
This briefing paper gives figures on public spending in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It also gives figures for the English regions.
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Research Briefing
Economic Indicators
Analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators
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Insight
Strategy and policy statement for the Electoral Commission
The Government has consulted on a draft strategy and policy statement for the Electoral Commission, which it must produce under the Elections Act 2022.
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