Which areas have benefited from the Levelling Up Fund?
How much has been awarded from the Levelling Up Fund, and where was it allocated?
Public Finances: Key Economic Indicators
Latest data on government net borrowing and net debt.
The UK’s fiscal targets
Since the 1990s, UK governments have had debt and borrowing targets. Here we look at the UK's fiscal targets and wider policy for managing the public finances.
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Research Briefing
The budget deficit: a short guide
This briefing answers some FAQs related to the government's budget deficit.
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Research Briefing
Northern Ireland Budget Bill 2022-23
This Bill will update the budget for Northern Ireland for 2022/23, and approve funding for the first few months of 2023/24.
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Research Briefing
Procurement Bill 2022-23
The Procurement Bill would reform the way public authorities purchase goods, services and public works by simplifying and modernising procurement rules and procedures. This briefing has been prepared ahead of the Bill’s second reading in the House of Commons, scheduled for 9 January 2023.
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Research Briefing
Defence procurement reform: The Single Source Contract Regulations
This paper discusses the single source contract regulations that apply to defence procurement and the Government's proposed reforms to the regulatory framework.
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Research Briefing
Defence procurement reform: The Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations
The Government intends to repeal the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 (DSPCR) as part of a wider overhaul of Government procurement regulations.
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Research Briefing
Public spending by country and region
This briefing paper gives figures on public spending in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It also gives figures for the English regions.
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Research Briefing
The 0.7% aid target
In 2013, the UK first hit the UN target of spending 0.7% of GNI on aid. This briefing looks at the target’s history in the UK and the current reduction to 0.5%.
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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: Reaction
This page provides links to analysis of, and reaction to, Autumn Statement 2022, from selected think tanks, business groups, political parties and other organisations.
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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
Trade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill 2022-23
This briefing provides background to the Trade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill and summarises the proceedings in the Commons.
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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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