Research Briefing
Cryptocurrencies
What cryptocurrencies are, how they work, the benefits and challenges they offer, and how regulators have reacted to them.
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Research Briefing
Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill 2022-23: Progress of the Bill
This briefing paper provides information on the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill, introduced in the House of Commons by Yasmin Qureshi MP as a Private Member's Bill on 15 June 2022.
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Research Briefing
Government policy on freeports
This briefing looks at the UK Government's freeports policy. It also contains information on freeports in Scotland and Wales.
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Debate Pack
Debate on VAT on sunscreen products
A Westminster Hall debate on ‘VAT on sunscreen products’ has been scheduled for Thursday 9 February 2023 at 3pm. The debate has been initiated by Amy Callaghan MP.
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Research Briefing
Seafarers’ Wages Bill [HL] 2022-23: Bill progress
Ahead of Commons report stage and third reading, this paper summarises key developments in relation to the Seafarers' Wages Bill.
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Research Briefing
Carer’s Leave Bill 2022-23: Progress of the Bill
This briefing paper provides information on the Carers Leave Bill 2022-23, introduced in the House of Commons by Wendy Chamberlain MP as a Private Member's Bill.
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Research Briefing
Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Bill 2022-23: Progress of the Bill
This briefing paper provides information on the Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Bill 2022-23, introduced in the House of Commons by Dan Jarvis MP as a Private Member's Bill.
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Research Briefing
Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill 2022-23: Progress of the Bill
This briefing paper provides information on the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill 2022-23, introduced in the House of Commons by Wera Hobhouse MP as a Private Member's Bill.
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Research Briefing
Local government taxation
A briefing paper on local government taxation, including taxes currently available to UK local authorities and recent debates on alternative local taxes.
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Research Briefing
Business rates: the 2023 revaluation
A briefing paper explaining the revaluation of business rates that will come into effect on 1 April 2023, in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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Research Briefing
Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill 2022-23
The Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill 2022-23 would allow the Government to set minimum service requirements during strikes in certain sectors.
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Research Briefing
Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Bill 2022-23: Progress of the Bill
This briefing paper provides information on the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Bill 2022-23, introduced in the House of Commons by Stuart C McDonald MP as a Private Member's Bill on 15 June 2022. The paper lays out the background, content, progress and commentary on the Bill.
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Debate Pack
Autumn Statement 2022 and Finance Bill 2022-23
Following the Autumn Statement 2022 the Finance Bill 2022-23 was published on 22 November 2022.
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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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Research Briefing
Employment (Allocation of Tips) Bill 2022-23: Progress of the Bill
This briefing paper provides information on the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Bill 2022-23, introduced in the House of Commons by Dean Russell MP as a Private Member's Bill on 15 June 2022. The paper lays out the background, content, progress and commentary on the Bill.
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