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Economic policy

  • Research Briefing

    The welfare cap

    Friday, 24 January, 2025

    Since 2014 the UK government has had a cap on welfare spending. Here we explain how the cap is set and assessed. We also look at how the cap has changed.

    • Research Briefing
    • Benefits policy
    • Economic policy
    • Public spending
  • Research Briefing

    Sanctions against Russia (February 2022 to January 2025)

    Tuesday, 21 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.

    • Research Briefing
    • Business
    • Defence equipment and spending
    • Defence policy
    • Economic policy
    • Economy
    • Europe
    • Finance
    • Industry
    • International law
    • International trade
  • Research Briefing

    Sanctions against countries supporting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

    Friday, 17 January, 2025

    Countries that are considered to be supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine have increasingly faced US, EU and UK sanctions.

    • Research Briefing
    • Americas
    • Asia Pacific
    • Economic policy
    • Economy
    • Europe
    • Finance
    • Institutions
    • International law
    • International organisations
    • International trade
    • Middle East
    • The EU
  • Research Briefing

    The budget deficit: a short guide

    Friday, 17 January, 2025

    This briefing answers some FAQs related to the government's budget deficit.

    • Research Briefing
    • Economic policy
    • Economic situation
    • Public spending
  • Debate Pack

    Fiscal impact of the Autumn Budget 2024 on Scotland

    Tuesday, 17 December, 2024

    A Westminster Hall debate on the fiscal impact of the Autumn Budget 2024 on Scotland is scheduled for Tuesday 7 January 2025 from 2.30pm until 4.00pm. The debate will be led by Greg Poynton MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Devolution
    • Economic policy
    • Public spending
    • Tax
  • Research Briefing

    The UK’s Overseas Territories and sanctions against Russia

    Thursday, 05 December, 2024

    The UK applies sanctions against Russia. How do they apply in the Overseas Territories? What progress has been made on beneficial ownership registers?

    • Research Briefing
    • Economic policy
    • Economy
    • Finance
    • Overseas territories
  • Research Briefing

    Financial assistance to Ukraine bill 2024-25

    Friday, 08 November, 2024

    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.

    • Research Briefing
    • Americas
    • Business
    • Defence policy
    • Economic policy
    • Economy
    • Europe
    • Finance
    • International development
    • International law
    • International organisations
  • Research Briefing

    Autumn Budget 2024: Reaction

    Friday, 01 November, 2024

    Links to analysis of the 2024 Autumn Budget from selected think tanks, business groups, political parties and other organisations.

    • Research Briefing
    • Economic policy
    • Economic situation
  • Research Briefing

    Autumn Budget 2024: A summary

    Thursday, 31 October, 2024

    A summary of the announcements in the 2024 Autumn Budget and an overview of the latest economic forecasts.

    • Research Briefing
    • Economic policy
    • Economic situation
    • Public spending
    • Tax
  • Research Briefing

    Local Growth Deals

    Wednesday, 30 October, 2024

    This note looks at the creation of the Single Local Growth Fund and the process of allocating Growth Deal funding to Local Enterprise Partnerships.

    • Research Briefing
    • Economic policy
    • Economic situation
    • Planning
  • Research Briefing

    Autumn Budget 2024: Background briefing

    Thursday, 24 October, 2024

    Ahead of the 2024 Autumn Budget on 30 October, this briefing looks at the economic situation, economic forecasts and the public finances.

    • Research Briefing
    • Economic policy
    • Economic situation
    • Public spending
    • Tax
  • Insight

    What is the Budget?

    Wednesday, 23 October, 2024

    On 30 October 2024 the Chancellor will present plans for the economy, including taxation and spending, in the Budget. What happens during and after the Budget?

    • Insight
    • Economic policy
    • Economy
    • Public spending
  • Debate Pack

    International investment summit

    Wednesday, 16 October, 2024

    There will be a debate in the Chamber on Thursday 17th October on the International Investment Summit.

    • Debate Pack
    • Economic policy
    • Finance
    • Industry
  • Research Briefing

    City Deals

    Friday, 11 October, 2024

    This note provides an overview of City Deals, with details on the 31 that have been successfully negotiated since July 2012.

    • Research Briefing
    • Economic policy
    • Planning
  • Debate Pack

    Scotland’s economy

    Friday, 11 October, 2024

    There will be a Westminster Hall debate on Scotland's economy on Tuesday 15th October at 9:30am. The debate will be opened by John Grady MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Economic policy
    • Economic situation

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