Research Briefing
Seafarers’ Wages Bill [HL] 2022-23: Bill progress
Ahead of Commons report stage and third reading, this paper summarises key developments in relation to the Seafarers' Wages Bill.
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Research Briefing
Income inequality in the UK
This briefing paper looks at trends in income inequality in the UK over the last 50 years, as well as the impact of the rising cost of living and the coronavirus pandemic. It provides analysis on income inequality between UK regions and countries, ethnic groups, and by disability status.
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Research Briefing
Enterprise Zones
There are currently 48 operational Enterprise Zones in England. Similar policies have been adopted by the devolved governments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Businesses in these small areas will benefit from tax and planning concessions and superfast broadband.
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Research Briefing
UK Infrastructure Bank Bill [HL] 2022-23
The UK Infrastructure Bank Bill 2022-23 would put the UK Infrastructure Bank on a statutory footing and clarify its powers to lend to local government.
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Insight
Economic update: Short recession looming and concern over US climate policies
Businesses are cautiously optimistic about the year ahead despite sombre forecasts
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Research Briefing
Carer’s Leave Bill 2022-23: Progress of the Bill
This briefing paper provides information on the Carers Leave Bill 2022-23, introduced in the House of Commons by Wendy Chamberlain MP as a Private Member's Bill.
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Research Briefing
Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Bill 2022-23: Progress of the Bill
This briefing paper provides information on the Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Bill 2022-23, introduced in the House of Commons by Dan Jarvis MP as a Private Member's Bill.
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Research Briefing
Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill 2022-23: Progress of the Bill
This briefing paper provides information on the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill 2022-23, introduced in the House of Commons by Wera Hobhouse MP as a Private Member's Bill.
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Insight
Which areas have benefited from the Levelling Up Fund?
How much has been awarded from the Levelling Up Fund, and where was it allocated?
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Research Briefing
Ukraine crisis
This page features Commons Library publications relevant to the current conflict in Ukraine.
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Research Briefing
Local government taxation
A briefing paper on local government taxation, including taxes currently available to UK local authorities and recent debates on alternative local taxes.
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Debate Pack
Contribution of the steel industry to the UK economy
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the future of the UK steel industry on Wednesday 25 January 2023 at 2:30pm
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Research Briefing
Business rates: the 2023 revaluation
A briefing paper explaining the revaluation of business rates that will come into effect on 1 April 2023, in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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Research Briefing
Apprenticeships policy in England
This paper provides a summary of apprenticeships policy and developments in England. It also explains how apprenticeships are funded.
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Debate Pack
Regulation of cryptocurrency
A Westminster Hall debate on the regulation of cryptocurrencies is scheduled for Wednesday 25 January 2023 at 11 am. Dr Lisa Cameron will lead the debate.
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