Research Briefing
The Office for Budget Responsibility
This briefing investigates who the Office for Budget Responsibility are and what they do.
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Research Briefing
Levelling up: What are the Government’s proposals?
The briefing looks at the Government’s “levelling up” agenda, including a summary of its February 2022 levelling up white paper.
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Data dashboards
Covid-19: Search funding for local authorities in England
Use our interactive dashboard to view Covid-19 related funding for local authorities in England.
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Insight
Economic update: Economy was back to pre-pandemic level before Omicron
The UK economy grew above its pre-pandemic size for the first time in November 2021, before Omicron.
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Debate Pack
Levelling Up in the East of England
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on Levelling Up in the East of England on Tuesday 18th January 2022 at 9:30am
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Insight
Economic update: Prices and bank rates rise sooner than expected
Inflation figures published this month show that prices are rising fast.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Economic impact
The pandemic led to a severe recession, followed by a strong recovery. This briefing examines different aspects of the economic impact of the pandemic to date and outlines the key issues for the economic outlook, including the Omicron variant.
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Research Briefing
Town centre regeneration
The future of town centres and high streets has long been a matter of concern, with the most recent debate in the House of Commons in December 2020. This briefing highlights some of the key trends and discussions.
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Debate Pack
Wellbeing Economy approach to meeting climate goals
A debate on the Wellbeing Economy approach to meeting climate goals is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 30 November 2021, at 4.30pm, in Westminster Hall. The debate will be opened by Caroline Lucas.
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Insight
Examining the end of the furlough scheme
Who used the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, how successful was it, and who is likely to be most affected by it ending?
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Insight
Business rate reliefs in the October 2021 Budget
The October 2021 Budget contained several reliefs from business rates that will apply in England in the 2022/23 financial year.
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Research Briefing
Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2021: A summary
On 27 October, the Chancellor presented the Autumn Budget and Spending Review to Parliament. The Office for Budget Responsibility also published new forecasts for the economy and public finances. This briefing summarises the key announcements.
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Research Briefing
Background to the Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2021
This briefing sets out the background to the Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2021, which will take place on 27 October 2021. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) will publish revised forecasts for the economy and public finances on the same day.
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Insight
Reducing UK aid spending: Which countries are impacted?
Recent reductions in UK aid spending have been controversial. Some UK Government priority countries like Pakistan and Yemen have seen their aid reduced.
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Research Briefing
FAQs: Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
This briefing provides answers to frequently asked questions on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. It covers the rules that apply from 1 November 2020. It also contains a discussion of excluded workers and furlough fraud.
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