Research Briefing
How is public spending allocated to local areas?
This briefing examines how public spending is allocated and lists some of the resources for working out the amounts that have gone to local areas.
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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
Autumn Statement 2023: A summary
A summary of the announcements in the 2023 Autumn Statement and an overview of the latest economic forecasts.
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Research Briefing
Autumn Statement 2023: Background briefing
Ahead of the 2023 Autumn Statement on 22 November, this briefing looks at the UK’s economic situation, economic forecasts and the public finances.
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Research Briefing
Public spending during the Covid-19 pandemic
This briefing looks at the very high level of UK public spending on tackling the Covid-19 pandemic, including how the money was spent and where it came from.
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Research Briefing
Armed forces pay 2023/24
The armed forces will receive a 5% pay rise in 2023. This briefing explains how pay is decided and recent pay awards.
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Research Briefing
Northern Ireland Budget (No. 2) Bill 2022-23
A briefing paper on the Northern Ireland Budget (No. 2) Bill 2022-23
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Debate Pack
Estimates: Spending of the Department for Education on post-16 Further Education, Colleges and Adult Education
On Wednesday 5 July the House of Commons will consider estimates of spending on adult education, post-16 education, further education and colleges.
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Research Briefing
Main Estimates: Government spending plans for 2023/24
This briefing summarises 2023/24’s Main Estimates, the way in which Parliament approves the Government’s spending plans for the year.
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Research Briefing
Further education funding in England
This briefing explains the different systems of funding available to further education providers in England, examines recent funding announcements and trends, and considers some related issues facing the further education sector.
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Research Briefing
Procurement Bill: Progress of the Bill
The Procurement Bill would reform the way public authorities purchase goods, services and public works. This briefing has been prepared ahead of the Bill’s report stage in the House of Commons on 13 June 2023.
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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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Debate Pack
Funding for major infrastructure projects
A Westminster Hall has been scheduled for 2:30pm on Wednesday on funding for major infrastructure projects. The debate will be opened by Wera Hobhouse MP
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Insight
Economic update: UK economy not growing but not shrinking
Economic growth remains low and inflation remains high; however, economic inactivity has fallen, and business activity and sales have increased.
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Research Briefing
Spring Budget 2023: A summary
A summary of the announcements in the Spring Budget of 15 March 2023 and an overview of the latest economic forecasts.
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