Household debt: statistics and impact on economy
This briefing provides statistics and forecasts for household debt, guidance on how to interpret debt statistics and analysis on how debt effects the economy.
Countering Russian influence in the UK
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the UK has applied sanctions and changed rules around visas and corporate transparency to counter Russian influence.
Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill [HL] 2024-25: Progress of the Bill
The Bank of England has tools to manage the failure of banks. This bill, which has its second reading in the Commons on 22 January 2025, would introduce a new tool to manage the failure of smaller banks.
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Research Briefing
Household debt: Economic indicators
Debt levels affect how much households spend. Find the latest data on UK household debt, mortgage rates and insolvencies.
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Research Briefing
Insurance: FAQs
This briefing answers some of the most common enquiries the Library receives about insurance services.
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Research Briefing
Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL]
The Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] is scheduled to have its second reading in the House of Commons on 12 February 2025.
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Research Briefing
Debt relief for low-income countries
How much debt do low income countries owe, and what is the impact of debt on development? The briefing also discusses UK and global initiatives on debt relief.
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Insight
PRIIPs, KIDs, UCITS: How are investments regulated in the UK?
Regulation for composite investments in the UK is currently derived from EU law, but the Financial Conduct Authority has plans to replace it with a new system.
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Research Briefing
Sanctions against Russia (February 2022 to January 2025)
In response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the G7, EU and other allies and partners across the globe have imposed an unprecedented package of coordinated sanctions against Russia.
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Research Briefing
Sanctions against countries supporting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Countries that are considered to be supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine have increasingly faced US, EU and UK sanctions.
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Research Briefing
The UK’s Overseas Territories and sanctions against Russia
The UK applies sanctions against Russia. How do they apply in the Overseas Territories? What progress has been made on beneficial ownership registers?
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Research Briefing
Financial services in the UK
An overview of the UK's financial services sector and key statistics including economic output, jobs, trade and tax.
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Research Briefing
Financial assistance to Ukraine bill 2024-25
The Financial Assistance to Ukraine Bill will allow the government to contribute to the G7 loan agreement to Ukraine that was agreed in June 2024.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Banking, investments and credit FAQs
Answers to frequently asked questions relating to banking services, mortgages, general investments and credit scores.
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Debate Pack
International investment summit
There will be a debate in the Chamber on Thursday 17th October on the International Investment Summit.
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