Research Briefing
Ukraine crisis
This page features Commons Library publications relevant to the current conflict in Ukraine.
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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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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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Research Briefing
Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill 2022-23: Progress of the Bill
A Bill to prevent abuse of the UK economy and support enterprise by reforming Companies House and limited partnerships, and strengthen the broader response to economic crime.
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Insight
Economic update: Inflation starts to fall but so does growth
The UK economy is barely any larger now than it was just before the pandemic.
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Insight
How is the rising cost of living affecting students?
Rent and food prices have increased for students while maintenance loans are lower in real terms compared to last year.
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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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Insight
Value for money and budget cuts: What are “efficiency savings”?
This Insight looks at how the term has been used in the past, and what this might mean for the Autumn Statement on 17 November.
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Debate Pack
Out-of-turn Supplementary Estimates relating to HM Treasury and BEIS
The Estimates contain updated spending plans for both departments and need to be approved by the House of Commons before they can take effect.
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Research Briefing
Afghanistan: One year under a Taliban government
One year after the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan the country faces a multitude of political, economic and humanitarian crises. The security situation is increasing fragile and human rights abuses, particularly of women and girls, is widely documented.
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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
Coronavirus: Support for businesses
An overview of initiatives to support businesses through the coronavirus pandemic.
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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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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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