Manufacturing: Data on manufacturing output, jobs and producer confidence.
Service industries: Data for the sector that incorporates the retail sector, the financial sector, the public sector, business administration and cultural activities.
The hospitality industry has been one of the hardest hit sectors affected by the coronavirus pandemic. This paper provides information on the hospitality industry in the UK, the impact of the pandemic and sources of support for the sector.
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Research Briefing
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
The Sewage (Inland Waters) Bill 2019-20 was introduced by Phillip Dunne MP following the Private Members' Bills Ballot on 9 January 2020. First reading took place on 5 February 2020. Second Reading was scheduled to take place in January 2021 but has been postponed.
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Research Briefing
The Eat Out to Help Out Scheme was one of the Government's policy measures to support businesses reopening following the first COVID-19 lockdown. The Scheme aimed to help protect jobs in the hospitality sector by encouraging consumers to eat out. This briefing summarises reactions to the Scheme and figures on the Scheme's take-up and impact.
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Research Briefing
Retail sales: key indicators on the value of retail sales.
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Research Briefing
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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Debate Pack
There will be a general debate on the future of the high street on Thursday 10th December
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Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on the ‘Future of the coach industry’ has been scheduled for Thursday 10 December 2020 from 3.00pm. The debate has been initiated by Grahame Morris MP.
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Research Briefing
This note sets out the background to the Government's policy on freeports.
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Research Briefing
A short Commons Library briefing paper on the contribution of arts, entertainment and culture industries to the UK economy and the impact of COVID-19.
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Research Briefing
This note gives a short introduction to the way VAT works, and the significance of EU VAT law for setting VAT rates, before discussing the campaign for a lower VAT rate on tourist services and the Government's introduction of a temporary 5% rate in July 2020.
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Research Briefing
This briefing sets out the principles of EU rules on state aid and the WTO Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing measures.
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Debate Pack
A debate will be held on the subject of support for the tourism industry after the Covid-19 lockdown on Thursday 10 September
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