Service industries: Key Economic Indicators
Service industries: Data for the sector that incorporates the retail sector, the financial sector, the public sector, business administration and cultural activities.
Coronavirus: International Travel FAQs for England
This briefing paper provides answers to frequently asked questions about international travel restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Business and Consumer Confidence: Key Economic Indicators
Business and Consumer Confidence: Information on business and consumer confidence surveys, which is generally released ahead of official statistical data and can indicate changes to the economic outlook as well as turning points in the economic cycle.
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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
End of Brexit transition: chemicals regulation (REACH)
A House of Commons Library briefing paper discussing the EU REACH regulation for chemicals, the impact of Brexit on the chemicals industry and UK Government plans for a separate UK REACH regime after the end of the transition period.
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Research Briefing
Corporate criminal liability
This briefing discusses the circumstances in which corporates can commit crimes in England and Wales, setting out recent developments and proposals for reform.
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Research Briefing
Manufacturing: Key Economic Indicators
Manufacturing: Data on manufacturing output, jobs and producer confidence.
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Research Briefing
Household Debt: Key Economic Indicators
Household debt: Data on the latest household debt statistics, including net lending, mortgage interest rates and insolvencies.
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Research Briefing
Bankers’ pay
How concerns about banking executives' pay have been addressed, in particular since the 2007/08 global financial crisis.
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Insight
Economic Update: Recovery gathering pace
Forecasts for growth this year have been raised and confidence in the economy among households and businesses has improved.
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Debate Pack
Protecting consumers from online scams
A Westminster Hall debate on protecting consumers from online scams has been scheduled for 28 April 2021 from 4:05-4:35pm. The debate will be opened by Ruth Edwards MP. This House of Commons Library debate pack provides background information and press and parliamentary coverage.
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Debate Pack
Proposed closure of GKN Automotive plant in Birmingham
A Westminster Hall debate on the ‘Proposed closure of GKN Automotive plant in Birmingham’ has been scheduled for Wednesday 28 April 2021 from 9.25 am. The debate has been initiated by Jack Dromey MP.
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Research Briefing
Retail sales: Key Economic Indicators
Retail sales: key indicators on the value of retail sales.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Self-Employment Income Support Scheme
To support the self-employed through the coronavirus outbreak the Government has introduced the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS).
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Research Briefing
Fintech: a guide to financial technology
An overview of what 'fintech' is, the opportunities and challenges it presents, and how the Government has responded to it.
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