Research Briefing
Foreign investment in UK companies in 2018 and the effect of Brexit
In 2018, the net value of foreign direct investment into the UK was worth £49.3 billion, down from £80.6 billion in 2017.
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Economic Indicators, January 2020
Analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators
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Research Briefing
Northern Rail: The end of the line
The move comes at a time when the rail franchising system is under considerable strain.
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Research Briefing
Brexit next steps: Farm funding in 2020
When the UK leaves the EU it will leave the Common Agricultural Policy. The Agriculture Bill contains long-term proposals for farm funding starting from 2021. This Insight looks at the farm payments policy for 2020.
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Brexit reading list: Global Britain
‘Global Britain’ has become a rallying cry for those who want to see the UK stride confidently into a post-Brexit future. Opponents of Brexit have argued that this perspective ignores the damage being done to the UK’s national interests by leaving the European Union.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: What do we know so far? (2020)
New coronavirus cases need to be promptly isolated with good infection control practices.
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Research Briefing
Affordable insurance for flood-risk properties: Flood Re
How can the insurance industry ensure people affected by flooding can get affordable household cover?
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Research Briefing
General Election 2019: full results and analysis
This briefing shows data for the 2019 General Election, with maps, charts and tables showing votes, vote shares and turnout by party, region and constituency.
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Research Briefing
Support for small scale renewables
On 1 January 2020, a new Smart Export Guarantee to support small scale renewable generation came into force. This briefing covers why support is offered, details of previous support under feed-in tariffs, the new policy, and commentary on the change.
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Research Briefing
General Election 2019: Which party received the most donations?
During the election period parties received a total of £30.7 million in registered donations
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Research Briefing
Release from prison in England and Wales
This briefing describes the statutory framework governing the release of prisoners in England and Wales and Government proposals to change them.
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Research Briefing
Brexit next steps: Ratifying the EU Withdrawal Agreement
The EU (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill passed its Parliamentary stages on Wednesday, 22 January. This insight sets out the steps required for the Withdrawal Agreement to be ratified by both the UK and EU.
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Research Briefing
Brexit debates 2019
This paper provides links to a selection of debates that have referenced Brexit in the title or during a debate in 2019. This paper will be updated periodically.
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Research Briefing
Bogus charity clothing collections
Many charities legitimately collect unwanted items of clothing to raise funds for their cause. However, constituents sometimes raise concerns about organisations which appear to be collecting clothing for a charitable cause but are not in fact doing so.
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Research Briefing
What do the latest food bank statistics tell us?
The number of three-day emergency food parcels distributed by the Trussell Trust rose again in September 2019.
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