Research Briefing
Superfast broadband in the UK
This briefing paper provides information about the roll-out of superfast broadband in the UK and the Government's superfast broadband funding programme.
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Research Briefing
Pre-pack administrations
This paper explains what pre-pack administrations are and how they work, describing recent reforms.
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Research Briefing
Revised Government spending plans for 2020/21
Votes to approve the Supplementary Estimates for 2020/21 have been scheduled for 10 March 2011. These will cover the Government's revised spending plans for this year.
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Research Briefing
Budget 2021: Forecasts for life after the pandemic
The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) expects the economy to return to pre-crisis levels by mid-2022.
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Research Briefing
Spring Budget 2021: A summary
On 3 March, the Chancellor presented his Spring Budget 2021, and the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) published its latest forecasts.
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Research Briefing
Replacing the UK’s nuclear deterrent: the long-awaited warhead decision
In February 2020 the Government confirmed the existence of a replacement warhead programme for its nuclear deterrent. A decision on replacement has been long-awaited, with work on possible options underway since 2006.
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Research Briefing
Passenger purchases of alcohol and tobacco
This note sets out the rules regarding the tax treatment of alcohol and tobacco purchases made by passengers, which have been amended as a consequence of the UK's exit from the EU Single Market from 1 January 2021.
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Research Briefing
The rise of armchair retail trading: Risks and regulation
Why are trading apps becoming more popular and what are the possible risks?
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Research Briefing
New nuclear power
This Commons Library briefing paper summarises current progress on nuclear power, including conventional reactors, advanced designs, waste disposal, and nuclear research.
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Research Briefing
First British Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court: Challenges ahead
What are the issues facing Karim Khan QC as the new Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court?
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Research Briefing
Spring Budget 2021: Background briefing
Spring Budget 2021 which will take place on 3 March 2021. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) will publish revised forecasts for the economy and public finances on the same day.
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Research Briefing
Members’ pay and expenses and ministerial salaries 2020/21
This House of Commons Library Briefing Paper sets out the current (2020/21) rates of Members' pay and ministerial salaries. It provides background to recent changes. It also notes changes in the rules relating to and budget limits for Members' expenses since 2010.
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Research Briefing
Covid-19 and the arts and culture sectors
A short briefing paper on Covid-19 and the arts and culture sectors. Includes data on the contribution of arts, entertainment and culture industries to the UK economy.
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Research Briefing
Governing the new UK-EU relationship and resolving disputes
What dispute settlement mechanisms are in place for the Withdrawal Agreement and the Trade and Cooperation Agreement?
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Research Briefing
Mature students in England
This House of Commons briefing paper provides information and statistics on mature students and discusses the decline in mature student numbers and highlights policy issues affecting these students.
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