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Corporate tax reform (2010-2020)

Wednesday, 07 July, 2021

This note discusses the Coalition Government’s approach to corporate tax reform since 2010, focusing on the reductions made to the main rate, the decision to set a single rate of tax, and the reforms made to tax reliefs for capital investment. It goes on to examine the debate over corporate tax avoidance and the international efforts, led by the OECD, to tackle avoidance by multinationals through ‘Base Erosion and Profit Shifting’ (BEPS). It concludes by providing an update on these issues up to the end of 2020.
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Public service pensions – the 2015 reforms

Tuesday, 06 July, 2021

This notes looks at the reforms to public service pensions introduced in 2015 under the Public Service Pensions Act 2013
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- Pensions
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Coronavirus: Impact on household savings and debt

Tuesday, 06 July, 2021

This briefing paper provides official statistics on household savings and debt since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, and discusses the groups which are more likely than average to have experienced an increase in household debt. It also compares the impact of coronavirus with the 2008/09 financial crisis.
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Iran: 2021 presidential election

Monday, 05 July, 2021

Iran held a presidential election on 18 June 2021, with Ebrahim Raisi securing a majority of votes and winning the election.
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Domestic abuse: Support for victims and survivors

Friday, 02 July, 2021

This paper explains the support available for victims and survivors of domestic abuse. This includes support from housing and social security agencies, and specialist domestic abuse support services such as Independent Domestic Violence Advisers (IDVAs) and refuges.
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The collapse of Blackmore Bond plc

Thursday, 01 July, 2021

This briefing discusses the collapse of mini-bond issuer Blackmore Bond plc and the calls for regulatory reform as a result.
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Economic update: Strong recovery as economy opens up

Wednesday, 30 June, 2021

The economy has grown faster than most economists expected.
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Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Bill 2021-22

Wednesday, 30 June, 2021

The second reading debate on the Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Bill 2021-22 is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 6 July 2021.
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Community energy

Tuesday, 29 June, 2021

Community energy refers to energy projects that are wholly or partially owned and controlled by local communities. The projects can span generation – usually renewable or low carbon – or demand reduction such as energy efficiency.
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How is crossbow use and possession regulated?

Monday, 28 June, 2021

Demands for tighter regulation of crossbows came after the inquest into the death of Shane Gilmer in April 2021.
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Armed Forces Bill 2021-22: Progress of the Bill

Monday, 28 June, 2021

The Armed Forces Bill 2021-22 completed Committee of the Whole House on 23 June 2021. Remaining stages are yet to be scheduled.
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Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill 2019-21: Background

Thursday, 24 June, 2021

The Police, Crime, Courts and Sentencing Bill [Bill 268 2019-21] (the Bill) is a Government Bill introduced to Parliament on 9 March 2021. The Bill’s Second Reading is scheduled for 15 and 16 March. This landing page provides an overview of the Bill. It also provides links for further Library briefings on specific aspects of the Bill.
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- Crime
- Criminal law
- Justice
- Police
- Roads
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Iran’s next President: Ebrahim Raisi and the Iran nuclear deal

Wednesday, 23 June, 2021

This Insight looks at the Iranian election result and what effect Ebrahim Raisi could have on the Iran nuclear deal.
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- Middle East
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The UK-EU trade deal: financial services

Tuesday, 22 June, 2021

On Christmas Eve 2020, the UK Government announced that a trade deal had been reached with the EU. This short note describes the deal's provisions on financial services.
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Environment Bill 2019-21 and 2021-22: Report on Committee and Remaining stages in the Commons

Monday, 21 June, 2021

The Environment Bill 2019-21 has completed it Committee Stage, Report Stage and Third Reading in the House of Commons. This paper is a summary of what happened in those stages and about how the Bill has changed. It considers key Government and Opposition amendments. The Bill has now proceeded to the House of Lords.

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