Government contracts during the covid-19 outbreak
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on Government contracts during the covid-19 outbreak on Monday 21 June 2021 at 6:15pm
The 0.7 percent aid target
The UN has a target for countries to spend 0.7 percent of their Gross National Income (GNI) on Official Development Assistance (ODA). In 2013, the UK achieved this target for the first time. Since 2015, the Government has also been under a statutory duty to meet it. However, citing the economic impact of the pandemic, the Government will spend 0.5 percent of GNI for ODA in 2021 as a “temporary measure.”
The Community Renewal Fund and Levelling Up Fund in Wales
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the Community Renewal Fund and Levelling Up Fund in Wales on Tuesday 8th June at 2:30pm
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Research Briefing
Main Estimates: Government spending plans for 2021-22
This briefing summarises 2021-22’s Main Estimates, the way in which Parliament approves the Government’s spending plans for the year.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Economic impact
The pandemic has led to a severe recession. This briefing examines different aspects of the economic impact of the crisis to date and outlines the key issues for the economic outlook.
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Research Briefing
Government borrowing, debt and debt interest: statistics
A statistical briefing providing data on public sector borrowing (the budget deficit), public sector debt and government's debt interest payments.
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Research Briefing
Public Finances: Key Economic Indicators
Latest data on government net borrowing and net debt.
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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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Insight
EU structural funding: Will the UK Community Renewal Fund bridge the gap?
The Government has said £220 million will be made available in 2021/22 to begin to replace EU structural funding.
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Research Briefing
Government grants statistics
Background and statistics on the grants that the Government pays out to organisations like local authorities, public bodies and charities.
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Insight
Government borrowing: Peacetime record confirmed
The Government borrowed £303 billion (14.5% of GDP) in 2020/21.
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Insight
Economy in March 2021: Post-Brexit trade data and consumer confidence
This Insight looks at the impact the pandemic continues to have on the economy, and discusses possible signs of recovery.
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Research Briefing
Local government finances
Local authorities in England spent £95 billion in 2019-20. This briefing looks at the funding that local authorities receive from central Government, and where and how they spend it.
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Debate Pack
The future of research and development funding
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the future of research and development spending on Wednesday 17th March at 2:30 pm. The debate has been initiated by Daniel Zeichner MP.
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Data Dashboard
Local authority data: finances
Browse details on both funding and spending of local authorities in England.
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