House of Commons: Services and facilities for MPs
A debate on parliamentary services for MPs will take place in the Chamber on 9 February 2023. The debate was initiated by the Administration Committee.
Co-operatives, Mutuals and Friendly Societies Bill 2022-23
The Co-operatives, Mutuals and Friendly Societies Bill 2022-23 would allow mutual entities to reduce the risk of demutualisation by permitting them to specify what would happen to any remaining assets if the business is closed down.
Abortion in Northern Ireland: recent changes to the legal framework
This Commons Library briefing paper provides an overview of recent changes to the law on abortion in Northern Ireland. It covers the changes that were introduced by the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act 2019, as well as the Abortion (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2020, 2021 and 2022.
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Research Briefing
The High Income Child Benefit Charge
The High Income Child Benefit Charge provides for Child Benefit to be clawed back through the tax system from families where the highest earner has an income in excess of £50,000.
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Research Briefing
Financial Indicators: Key Economic Indicators
Financial Indicators: Data from FTSE100, as well as oil prices and gold prices.
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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
Exchange rates: Key Economic Indicators
Exchange rates: Data on the value of the pound relative to other major international currencies.
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Research Briefing
Service industries: Key Economic Indicators
Service industries: Data for the sector that incorporates the retail sector, the financial sector, the public sector, business administration and cultural activities.
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Research Briefing
Gas and electricity prices under the Energy Price Guarantee and beyond
The Energy Price Guarantee caps consumer prices. It is due to increase by 20% in April 2023, despite generally lower wholesale prices from autumn 2023. Why is this and when can we expect prices to fall?
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Research Briefing
Local Government Finance Settlement 2023/24
This Settlement allocates £59.5 billion of spending power to local authorities in England. It will be debated in the House of Commons on 8 February 2023.
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Research Briefing
Animals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) Bill
The Animals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) Bill is a Private Member’s Bill which has been put forward by Angela Richardson. Second Reading will take place in the House of Commons on 3 February 2023.
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Research Briefing
Income inequality in the UK
This briefing paper looks at trends in income inequality in the UK over the last 50 years, as well as the impact of the rising cost of living and the coronavirus pandemic. It provides analysis on income inequality between UK regions and countries, ethnic groups, and by disability status.
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Research Briefing
Constituency casework: Government support for energy bills
This paper answers FAQs on new government support schemes for energy bills, including: the Energy Bills Support Scheme, Energy Price Guarantee, Energy Bill Relief Scheme, Energy Bills Discount Scheme and Alternative Fuel Payments.
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Research Briefing
Interest Rates and Monetary Policy: Key Economic Indicators
Data and latest developments on interest rates and quantitative easing policy from the UK (Bank of England), Eurozone (European Central Bank) and the US (Federal Reserve).
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Research Briefing
Armed forces family housing: Maintenance issues
What are the issues with the maintenance and repair of armed forces family homes?
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