Insight
How is health affecting economic inactivity?
Economic inactivity has been increasing in the UK. This Insight discusses how people leaving the workforce because of ill-health affects economic inactivity.
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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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Insight
Economic update: Short recession looming and concern over US climate policies
Businesses are cautiously optimistic about the year ahead despite sombre forecasts
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Research Briefing
Ukraine crisis
This page features Commons Library publications relevant to the current conflict in Ukraine.
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Insight
Africa in 2023: Economies, power and fear of famine
Economic worries, political uncertainty and insecurity look set to continue in parts of Sub-Saharan Africa in 2023.
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Debate Pack
Skills and labour shortages
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 12 January 2023 at 3.00pm on skills and labour shortages. The debate will be opened by Patricia Gibson MP.
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Insight
Strategy and policy statement for the Electoral Commission
The Government has consulted on a draft strategy and policy statement for the Electoral Commission, which it must produce under the Elections Act 2022.
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Insight
How is the rising cost of living affecting students?
Rent and food prices have increased for students while maintenance loans are lower in real terms compared to last year.
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Debate Pack
The cost of food
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 14 December at 4.45pm on the cost of food. The debate will be opened by Ian Byrne MP.
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Debate Pack
Economic impact of covid-19 lockdowns
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the economic impact of covid-19 lockdowns on Tuesday 29th November at 2:30pm. The debate will be opened by Esther McVey MP
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Research Briefing
Autumn Statement 2022: A summary
A summary of the announcements in the Autumn Statement of 17 November 2022 and an overview of the latest economic forecasts.
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Research Briefing
Background to Autumn Statement 2022
This briefing explains the background to the 2022 Autumn Statement, which will be presented to the House of Commons on 17 November 2022.
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Debate Pack
UK response to the human Rights and economic situation in Sri Lanka
A Backbench Business Committee debate on the UK response to the human rights and economic situation in Sri Lanka is scheduled for Wednesday 9 November 2022 in the House of Commons chamber.
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Research Briefing
The 17 October 2022 fiscal statement: Summary and background
The Chancellor made a fiscal statement to Parliament setting out plans to control government borrowing.
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