Unemployment – National: Key Economic Indicators
Data on unemployment in the UK.
Regional and National Economic Indicators
A summary of the latest economic indicators for the regions and nations of the UK.
International Inflation: Key Economic Indicators
International Inflation: Harmonised Index of Comsumer Prices data on international inflation rates.
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Research Briefing
Regulation of fireworks
There are strict rules in place in the UK regulating the sale, possession and use of fireworks. This Commons briefing paper provides an overview of the current legislative provisions regulating the supply and use of fireworks in England & Wales and (in the main) Scotland.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: statistics
This paper provides statistics and analysis of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
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Research Briefing
Counter state threats legislation
The Queen’s Speech in May 2021 announced a new bill to provide the security services with the tools they need to tackle the threat from hostile activity by states. The Government subsequently published a consultation on proposals for legislation to counter state threats which closed in July 2021. This briefing paper examines the background to these proposals and concerns about the implications for press freedom.
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Research Briefing
Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill
This briefing provides an overview of the proposed measures in the Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill, along with background on the issues it aims to address.
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Research Briefing
Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill 2021: Committee stage report
This briefing analyses the progress of the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill following its second reading and committee stage in the House of Commons.
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Research Briefing
House of Lords amendments to the Environment Bill 2021-22
Following its passage through the House of Commons, the Environment Bill 2021-22 has now completed its second reading, committee stage, report stage and third reading in the House of Lords. This paper is a summary of what happened in those House of Lords stages and about how the Bill has changed.
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Research Briefing
Employment and Trade Union Rights (Dismissal and Re-engagement) Bill
A Private Member's Bill introduced by Barry Gardiner MP which would reform employment law on so-called "fire and rehire" practices. Its Second Reading debate is scheduled for Friday 22 October 2021.
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Research Briefing
The Post Office
This briefing paper answers common questions about the Post Office – covering its network, funding, modernisation and services.
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Research Briefing
The Turing Scheme
The Turing Scheme has replaced the Erasmus+ programme in providing funding for participants in universities, colleges, and schools to go on overseas study and work placements.
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Research Briefing
Public service pensions – the cost control mechanism
Looks at the mechanism introduced under the Public Service Pensions Act 2013 to control unexpected changes in the cost of public service pension and how the Government proposes to use it to manage meeting the costs of the McCloud remedy
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Research Briefing
Unemployment – International Comparisons: Key Economic Indicators
Unemployment: International Comparisons: Data on harmonised unemployment rates for major international economies.
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Research Briefing
Town centre regeneration
The future of town centres and high streets has long been a matter of concern, with the most recent debate in the House of Commons in December 2020. This briefing highlights some of the key trends and discussions.
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