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Research Briefing

Postal Services Bill [Bill 78 of 2010-11]

Monday, 25 October, 2010

This Paper has been prepared for the Second Reading debate in the House of Commons of the Postal Services Bill. The Bill has four main parts. Part 1 provides for changes to the ownership structure of Royal Mail Holdings plc and its subsidiaries (including Post Office Ltd). Part 2 provides for Royal Mail’s historic pension deficit to be transferred to government. Part 3 provides for changes in the regulatory arrangements for postal services and Part 4 provides for a “special administration regime” should there be a risk to the universal postal service from the possibility of the provider becoming insolvent.
Research Briefing

Background to the 2010 Spending Review

Friday, 22 October, 2010

This note sets out the background to the Spending Review which will take place on 20 October.
Research Briefing

The outcome of the 2010 Spending Review

Friday, 22 October, 2010

This note summarises the main measures of the 2010 Spending Review.
Research Briefing

G20 & the November 2010 Seoul summit

Tuesday, 19 October, 2010

The G20 has met at leaders' level since November 2008. The second summit in 2010 takes place in Seoul in November. This note provides background to the G20, outcomes of summits so far, the agenda for Seoul, and the G8/G20 relationship.
Research Briefing

June 2010 Budget: a summary

Tuesday, 29 June, 2010

This note provides a summary of the main points of the 2010 Budget and the initial reaction to it.
Research Briefing

Background to the June 2010 Budget

Friday, 18 June, 2010

This note gives the economic, public finance and taxation background to the June 2010 Budget
Research Briefing

Global Economic Crisis & developing countries

Friday, 30 April, 2010

This note was last published on 26 August 2009 and will not be updated. In the early stages of the financial crisis there were hopes that it would be largely contained within developed economies, with developing economies having 'decoupled' from them. These early hopes proved unfounded, with developing countries struck by declining trade, a loss of investor confidence and withdrawal of investment, a fall in the value of vital remittances, and much reduced growth and contraction in some cases. There are also fears that aid flows may suffer in the aftermath of the crisis. This note summarises key reports and statistics, with links to further resources.
Research Briefing

The 2010 Budget

Friday, 26 March, 2010

This note summarises the main points in the 2010 Budget and the reaction to it.
Research Briefing

Background to the 2010 Budget

Tuesday, 09 March, 2010

This note sets out the economic and public finance background to the 2010 Budget.
Research Briefing

Background to the 2009 Pre-Budget Report

Thursday, 10 December, 2009

This note provides the economic and public finance background to the 2009 Pre-Budget Report.
Research Briefing

The 2009 Pre-Budget Report

Thursday, 10 December, 2009

This note sets out the main features of the 2009 Pre-Budget Report and the reaction to it.
Research Briefing

The Lisbon Strategy

Thursday, 19 November, 2009

The Lisbon Strategy. By Dominic Webb. SN/EP/3404.
Research Briefing

The financial crisis in the US: key events, causes and responses

Wednesday, 22 April, 2009

The financial crisis in the US: key events, causes and responses House of Commons Library Research Paper 09/34
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Background to the 2009 Budget

Tuesday, 21 April, 2009

The 2009 Budget will be presented by the Chancellor on 22 April. This note provides background on recent developments and forecasts for the economy and public finances.
Research Briefing

Iceland’s financial crisis

Friday, 27 March, 2009

The global financial crisis has been tumultuous for Iceland. Until recently considered a rich, successful and competitive nation, Iceland suffered a dramatic collapse of its economy and currency following the collapse of its banking sector in October 2008. It was forced to negotiate a loan from the IMF and further financial support from a number of countries, and saw the fall of its government. The crisis has led to renewed suggestions that Iceland may apply to join the EU and adopt the euro. Following the Government's fall in January 2009, a caretaker Government took over in February and elections are expected on 25 April 2009. The major partner in the caretaker left-wing coalition, the Social Democratic Alliance, was a member of the previous administration and is strongly pro-EU, but its new partner, the Left Green Movement, has said it will continue to oppose EU membership.

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