Research Briefing
Economic Indicators, September 2020
Analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators
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Insight
Economic update: Summer rebound but gloomier winter ahead
This Insight looks at where the economy is in September 2020, the winter outlook and the Chancellor’s new policy announcements.
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Research Briefing
Economic Indicators, August 2020
Analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Business re-opening
This Commons Library Briefing Paper discusses business closure and re-opening across the UK. It considered which businesses were required to close under the four lockdown regulations and how each of the four nations are lifting these regulations. As well as looking at which businesses can re-open it outlines the steps that they must take to do so safely.
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Research Briefing
Economic Indicators, July 2020
Analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators
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Research Briefing
The Chancellor’s summer economic update: Background briefing
The Chancellor will make a statement to the House on Wednesday 8 July. He will outline plans to support the economy. The Chancellor’s statement is being labelled as a ‘summer economic update’.
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Research Briefing
Economic Indicators, June 2020
Analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators
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Debate Pack
Local Government estimates debate
On Thursday 9 July 2020, there will be a debate in the House of Commons on the Spending of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. The subject for this debate was selected by the Backbench Business Committee following the publication of the Central Government Supply Estimates 2020-21 on 4 May 2020.
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Research Briefing
Economic Indicators, May 2020
Analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Economic data March-May 2020 [ARCHIVED]
The coronavirus outbreak is causing significant disruption to the economy. Official economic data reflecting the initial impact was released in late April and May, but they won’t reflect the full impact of the virus and lockdown on the economy until late May and June. Until then, a range of other sources, such as business surveys and anecdotal information, can also be used to capture the impact of coronavirus on the economy. This briefing collates the economic data that is available into a single page.
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Research Briefing
Economic Indicators, April 2020
Analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators
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Research Briefing
Economic Indicators, March 2020
Analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Support for economies by European and other states
What economic support have governments given to businesses and individuals to tackle the impact of the coronavirus? This paper looks at the policies put in place by the EU, governments in Europe, the US and other developed countries.
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Debate Pack
[Coronavirus] Opposition Day Debates: Social Cohesion & Community and Financial and Social Emergency Support Package
On 25 March 2020, there will be two topics for the 7th allotted Opposition Day Debate in the House of Commons. The first debate is on the subject of "Social cohesion and community" and the second on "Financial and social emergency support package", both in the context of the Covid-19 outbreak. The House of Commons Library has shared relevant material below.
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Debate Pack
Role of the food and drink sector in the UK economy
A debate in Westminster Hall was scheduled for Wednesday 25 March at 9:30am on the role of the food and drink sector in the UK economy. This debate would have been led by John Stevenson MP.
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