Research Briefing
The Library has published a series of briefings on international dimensions of the coronavirus pandemic since March 2020, ranging from general surveys of its impact on developing countries to assessments of its effects in specific situations. Links to these briefings can be found here.
Research Briefing
A statistical briefing providing data on public sector borrowing (the budget deficit), public sector debt and government's debt interest payments.
Insight
The Government has said £220 million will be made available in 2021/22 to begin to replace EU structural funding.
Insight
This Insight looks at the impact the pandemic continues to have on the economy, and discusses possible signs of recovery.
Insight
The Budget extended some crisis social security measures and announced other changes to the benefits system.
Research Briefing
This note examines the current state of infrastructure in the UK, recent Government policies and levels and sources of investment.
Research Briefing
On 3 March, the Chancellor presented his Spring Budget 2021, and the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) published its latest forecasts.
Insight
The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) expects the economy to return to pre-crisis levels by mid-2022.
Research Briefing
Spring Budget 2021 which will take place on 3 March 2021. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) will publish revised forecasts for the economy and public finances on the same day.
Research Briefing
This briefing explains the role and main outputs of the National Infrastructure Commission.
Research Briefing
This note defines FDI and looks at recent trends in UK and world FDI
Research Briefing
The Eat Out to Help Out Scheme was one of the Government's policy measures to support businesses reopening following the first COVID-19 lockdown. The Scheme aimed to help protect jobs in the hospitality sector by encouraging consumers to eat out. This briefing summarises reactions to the Scheme and figures on the Scheme's take-up and impact.
Research Briefing
What are the implications for the UK economy of the end of the Brexit transition period? This briefing summarises the potential short-term and long-term impacts.
Research Briefing
The House of Commons considered Lords amendments to the UK Internal Market Bill 2019-21 on 7 December 2020. This briefing explains the House of Lords amendments to the Bill.
Research Briefing
This note analyses public sector employment by Parliamentary constituency.
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