Research Briefing
This briefing provides an overview of key issues facing the adult social care sector during the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak, and provides links to some of the key official guidance for the sector.
Research Briefing
An overview of the development and rollout of the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loans Scheme, the Coronavirus Larger Business Interruption Loans Scheme and the Bounce Back Loans Scheme, including refinements and challenges, as well as the subsequent Recovery Loans Scheme.
Debate Pack
The Petitions Committee has nominated an e-petition debate on Monday 12 July 2021 on research into motor neurone disease. Martyn Day MP will open the debate.
Debate Pack
On 1 July 2021 at 3:15pm there will be a Westminster Hall Debate on the covid-19 pandemic experience of retirement communities. This debate will be led by Jim Shannon MP.
Research Briefing
An overview of initiatives to support businesses through the coronavirus pandemic.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on the Effect of the covid-19 pandemic on religious and ethnic minority communities throughout the world has been scheduled for Tuesday 22 June at 9.25am. The debate has been initiated by Jim Shannon MP
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on the value of Vitamin D as a defence against Covid-19 infection has been scheduled for Thursday 17 June 2021. The debate has been initiated by Jim Shannon MP.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on 'Recommendations for the forthcoming Tobacco Control Plan' has been scheduled for Thursday 10 June 2021. The debate has been initiated by Mary Kelly Foy MP.
Research Briefing
The Library has published a series of briefings on international dimensions of the coronavirus pandemic since March 2020, ranging from general surveys of its impact on developing countries to assessments of its effects in specific situations. Links to these briefings can be found here.
Research Briefing
There are 14 British Overseas Territories across the globe with a total population of 260,000. The Territories differ greatly in their level of economic and social development and their population size. Since March 2020 the UK Government has been working with the Overseas Territories to ensure that they receive the help they need to manage outbreaks of Covid-19.
Research Briefing
This paper outlines the debate around the Government's policy to increase Universal Credit and Working Tax Credit payments, but not payments of DWP means-tested legacy benefits for people of working age, during the coronavirus pandemic.
Insight
What are the current pressures on health systems in South Asia and how is the UK Government supporting the region?
Debate Pack
A 'General debate on the Dementia Action Week’ has been scheduled for Thursday 27 May 2021.
Insight
What are virus variants, how they are assessed and what is the Government is doing to curb the spread of ‘variants of concern’?
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