Research Briefing
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.
Insight
Further increases in prices may lead to slower economic growth as consumers’ purchasing power erodes.
Research Briefing
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.
Research Briefing
This short briefing looks at some of the cross-cutting themes that are causing supply chain disruption in the UK, how UK businesses are being affected, and the Government’s response.
Research Briefing
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.
Insight
Economic growth is slowing and the end of the furlough scheme, along with rising inflation, means uncertainty ahead.
Research Briefing
On Tuesday 21 September there will be an Opposition Day Debate on the "Effect of Government policy on the finances of working people"
Debate Pack
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the Government’s Levelling Up Agenda at 4:30pm on Wednesday 15th September 2021.
Debate Pack
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the future of the East Midlands economy on Tuesday 7th September at 9:30am
Insight
Official employment and unemployment figures show the UK is in a strong position, but furlough scheme is due to end in September.
Research Briefing
NEET statistics measure the number of 16-24 year olds who are not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET).
Research Briefing
This briefing paper provides official statistics on household savings and debt since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, and discusses the groups which are more likely than average to have experienced an increase in household debt. It also compares the impact of coronavirus with the 2008/09 financial crisis.
Research Briefing
The UK steel industry: a statistical summary of the UK and international industry; analysis of current prospects and challenges; summary of Government policy.
Debate Pack
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on "The Future of the Welsh rural economy" on Tuesday 22 June at 2:30pm
Debate Pack
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the Levelling Up Agenda on Tuesday 15th June at 2:30pm
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