What is aid? What is the UN 0.7% aid target and why has the UK adopted it? Which government departments spend UK aid? What impact does UK aid have? What will be the impact of Brexit on UK aid? These and other questions are answered in an accessible way in this briefing paper.
A Westminster Hall debate on ‘Trade deals and fair trade’ has been scheduled for Wednesday 11 March 2020 at 9:30 am. The debate has been initiated by Geraint Davies MP.
The UK and EU begin negotiations over their future relationship this week. This paper outlines the UK and EU's objectives, the main issues of contention and the process being followed in the negotiations
Research Briefing
This reading list brings together briefings on Brexit by the Parliamentary libraries and the Devolved Assembly research services with reports by Parliamentary and Devolved Assembly committees following the result of the EU Referendum on 23 June 2016.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on 'Effect of US tariffs on the Scotch whisky industry' has been scheduled for Thursday 30 January 2020, at 1.30pm. The debate has been initiated by David Mundell MP.
Research Briefing
Analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators
Insight
Brexit gives the UK the chance to pursue an independent trade policy for the first time in over 40 years...
Insight
UK trade in 2018 compared with recent historical trends, as well as its geographical pattern.
Research Briefing
The Trade Bill 2019-21 was announced in the Queen’s Speech on 19 December 2019. Second reading is on 20 May 2020..
Research Briefing
While the UK prepares to leave the EU, the future of services trade has received less attention in the public debate than trade in goods. The UK’s exposure to services trade means however that businesses in many sectors across the economy will be affected. This paper looks at the complexity of international trade in services and discusses what could change under the different future scenarios.
Research Briefing
This note defines FDI and looks at recent trends in UK and world FDI
Insight
Whatever choice the UK makes, departing from Single Market rules will inevitably mean more barriers to trade
Research Briefing
Automotive manufacturing, trade, employment and policy.
Research Briefing
This short note provides a list of EU trade agreements in force.
Research Briefing
This briefing discusses how future UK trade policy after Brexit could affect the availability, price and quality of food, as well as the prospects for farmers, food producers and processors. It sets out key statistics on the UK’s international food and drink trade and considers the potential opportunities and challenges of new trading relationships after the UK leaves the EU, including under a Withdrawal Agreement or a no deal scenario.
Research Briefing
After Boris Johnson became Prime Minister in July 2019 the Government intensified planning for a no-deal Brexit and stressed its intention to take the UK out of the EU on 31 October with or without a deal. But the UK remained in the EU after 31 October after a further extension of the Article 50 period was agreed with the EU. A no-deal Brexit however remains the default outcome if an agreement is not ratified. This briefing paper provides an overview of Government and EU preparations for a no-deal Brexit, and of recent reports analysing the possible impact of this outcome
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