Coronavirus: Economic impact
The pandemic led to a severe recession, followed by a strong recovery. This briefing examines different aspects of the economic impact of the pandemic to date and outlines the key issues for the economic outlook.
New business support measures: Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020
A note on the main measures and impact of the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020. The Act introduced permanent measures to update the UK insolvency regime, and temporary measures to help businesses during the pandemic.
Vaxzevria (AstraZeneca) Covid-19 vaccine: Recognition of batches manufactured in India
This briefing provides an overview of the regulatory concerns associated with batches of the Vaxzevria (previously called AstraZeneca) vaccine that were manufactured in India and the associated travel issues.
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Research Briefing
Covax and global access to Covid-19 vaccines
The purchasing and administration of Covid-19 vaccines has been dominated by richer economies. In April 2020, the Covax initiative was established to ensure fair access to vaccines. This paper sets out how Covax works, the challenges it faces, and the contributions of the UK and other high-income economies to the global distribution of vaccines.
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Debate Pack
Future of the National Health Service
At 2:30pm on the 22nd of September 2021 there will be a debate on the future of the NHS in Westminster Hall. The debate will be led by Richard Burgon MP.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Impact on the labour market
This paper tracks the evolving impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the labour market.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Covid-19 vaccine roll-out frequently asked questions
This Commons Library briefing addresses commonly asked questions about the roll-out of the Covid-19 vaccine.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus business support schemes: Statistics
This paper collates data on the number of applications and total support provided under the UK Government coronavirus business support schemes. The attached excel spreadsheet allows users to view data by Parliamentary constituency and local authority.
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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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The coronavirus timeline: Measures taken by the House of Commons
The coronavirus timeline sets out the Commons’ response to the pandemic, including key ‘lock down’ dates and changes to the way parliamentarians worked. It includes links to the relevant debates in Hansard, Speaker’s Statements, Procedure Committee reports, the ‘Members’ Guide to hybrid proceedings’ and correspondence on proceedings during the pandemic.
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Debate Pack
The role of immunology research in responding to the Covid-19 outbreak
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the role of immunology research in responding to the Covid-19 outbreak on Thursday 9 September 2021 at 1.30pm. The debate will be opened by Jim Shannon MP.
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Insight
Travelling abroad under Covid-19 restrictions
This Insight explains how travellers are affected by current restrictions from the start to the end of a journey, and who is involved at each stage.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Returning to work
This paper provides an overview of the rules on Covid-19 and returning to the workplace. It discusses the lifting of lockdown legislation, employer's health and safety obligations, hybrid working and circumstances when workers can refuse to go to work.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Self-Employment Income Support Scheme
To support the self-employed through the coronavirus outbreak the Government has introduced the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS).
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