Household Debt: Key Economic Indicators
Household debt: Data on the latest household debt statistics, including net lending, mortgage interest rates and insolvencies.
Sanctions against Russia
In response to Russian military action in Ukraine, Western allies and other partners across the globe have imposed an unprecedented package of coordinated sanctions against Russia. This briefing paper should be taken as correct at the time of writing.
Ukraine crisis
This page features Commons Library publications relevant to the current crisis in Ukraine.
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Debate Pack
Government’s regulatory approach to crypto-assets and currencies
A Westminster Hall debate on the Government's regulatory approach to crypto-assets and currencies is scheduled for Wednesday 7 September 2022 at 9.30am. The Member leading the debate is Martin Docherty-Hughes MP.
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Research Briefing
Financial services: contribution to the UK economy
Financial services: key statistics on output, jobs, trade and tax in the UK.
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Research Briefing
Financial Services and Markets Bill 2022-23
Background to and discussion of the Bill, which would implement changes to the regulation of financial services arising from the UK's departure from the EU.
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Research Briefing
The future of local banking services and access to cash
An overview of policy relating to the closure of bank and building society branches and to efforts to protect access to cash.
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Research Briefing
Statistics on access to cash, bank branches and ATMs
This briefing paper gives statistics on access to cash and banks. It includes figures on cash use, access to cash, bank and building society branches, post office and ATM statistics.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Support for businesses
An overview of initiatives to support businesses through the coronavirus pandemic.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Business loans schemes
An overview of the development and rollout of the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loans Scheme, the Coronavirus Larger Business Interruption Loans Scheme and the Bounce Back Loans Scheme, including refinements and challenges, as well as the subsequent Recovery Loans Scheme.
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Research Briefing
Corporate criminal liability in England and Wales
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
Insurance: FAQs
Answers to the most common enquiries the Library recieves about insurance services
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Insight
Economic update: Rise in interest rates as inflation hits 40-year high
Inflation reached a 40-year high in April, and real wages continue to fall for many workers.
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Debate Pack
The funeral plan industry
A Westminster Hall debate on ‘The funeral plan industry’ has been scheduled for Thursday 26 May 2022 from 3pm. The debate has been initiated by Lucy Allan MP.
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Research Briefing
Central bank digital currencies
An overview of what central bank digital currencies are, what they might offer, and progress on developing them.
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