Debate Pack
Economic contribution of medicinal cannabis
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the economic contribution of medicinal cannabis on Thursday 20 April 2023 at 3pm. The debate will be led by the Rt Hon David Mundell MP.
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Research Briefing
Fiscal drag: An explainer
This briefing looks at fiscal drag in the context of taxation in the UK, focusing on income tax and National Insurance Contributions (NICs) rates being frozen.
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Research Briefing
The welfare cap
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.
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Research Briefing
Spring Budget 2023: Reaction
This page provides links to analysis of, and reaction to, the 2023 Spring Budget, from selected think tanks, business groups, political parties and other organisations.
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Research Briefing
Spring Budget 2023: A summary
A summary of the announcements in the Spring Budget of 15 March 2023 and an overview of the latest economic forecasts.
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Research Briefing
Background to Spring Budget 2023
Ahead of the 2023 Spring Budget on 15 March, this briefing looks at the UK’s economic situation, economic forecasts, and the public finances.
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Insight
Economic update: GDP Growth stagnant but a slightly more optimistic outlook
Inflation seems to have peaked and there have been positive economic developments ahead of the Spring Budget
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Research Briefing
Government policy on freeports
This briefing looks at the UK Government's freeports policy. It also contains information on freeports in Scotland and Wales.
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Research Briefing
Enterprise Zones
There are currently 48 operational Enterprise Zones in England. Similar policies have been adopted by the devolved governments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Businesses in these small areas will benefit from tax and planning concessions and superfast broadband.
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Research Briefing
UK Infrastructure Bank Bill [HL] 2022-23
The UK Infrastructure Bank Bill 2022-23 would put the UK Infrastructure Bank on a statutory footing and clarify its powers to lend to local government.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus business support schemes: Statistics
This paper collates data on the number of applications and total support provided under the UK Government coronavirus business support schemes. The attached excel spreadsheet allows users to view data by Parliamentary constituency and local authority.
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Research Briefing
Local Growth Deals
This note looks at the creation of the Single Local Growth Fund and the process of allocating Growth Deal funding to Local Enterprise Partnerships.
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Research Briefing
City Deals
This note provides an overview of City Deals, with details on the 31 that have been successfully negotiated since July 2012.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Self-Employment Income Support Scheme
To support the self-employed through the coronavirus outbreak the Government introduced the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS).
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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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