Research Briefing
Business statistics
As of 1 January 2025, there were 5.7 million private sector businesses in the UK. This was a 3.5% increase from January 2024.
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Research Briefing
Shop opening hours and Sunday trading
This briefing paper sets out the current legal position in respect of shop opening hours in England and Wales. It also outlines the rights of Sunday shop workers contained in the Enterprise Act 2016.
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Research Briefing
Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill 2024-26: Lords amendments
A briefing for the final parliamentary stage of the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill 2024-26.
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Debate Pack
Government support for the co-operative sector
A Westminster Hall debate on Government support for the co-operative sector is scheduled for Tuesday 21 October 2025, from 2:30pm to 4:00pm. The debate will be led by Jim McMahon MP.
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Debate Pack
Government support for the hospitality sector
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on Government support for the hospitality sector on Tuesday 1 July at 2:30pm. The debate will be led by Mike Wood MP.
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Debate Pack
Estimates Day debate: Spending of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
On 24 June 2025 there will be an Estimates day debate on the spending of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
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Debate Pack
Support for rural businesses
A debate on support for rural businesses will take place in Westminster Hall on 18 June 2025 at 2:30pm. The Library will publish briefing materials ahead of the debate.
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Debate Pack
Government support for disadvantaged communities
A Westminster Hall debate on government support for disadvantaged communities is scheduled for Wednesday 4 June 2025 at 9:30am. The debate will be led by Sureena Brackenridge MP.
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Debate Pack
Government support for employment in the automotive manufacturing sector
On Wednesday 7 May 2025 at 9:30am, there will be a Westminster Hall debate on government support for employment in the automotive manufacturing industry. The debate is sponsored by Rebecca Paul MP.
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Debate Pack
Debate on transitional support for North Sea oil and gas workers
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 9.30am on 23 April on transitional support for North Sea oil and gas workers. The debate will be opened by Kirsty Blackman MP.
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Debate Pack
Coastal Communities
A Backbench Business Committee debate on Coastal Communities is scheduled for Thursday 20 March 2025 in the House of Commons chamber.
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Debate Pack
The cultural heritage of market towns
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the cultural heritage of market towns on 4 March 2025. The debate will be opened by Mr Bayo Alaba MP.
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Debate Pack
Public perception of trades and apprenticeship completion rates
There will be a debate on public perception of trades and apprenticeship completion rates on 17 December 2024 at 14:30 in Westminster Hall, led by Amanda Martin MP.
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Debate Pack
Support for pubs and the hospitality sector
There will be a debate in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 22nd October on support for pubs and the hospitality sector.
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Research Briefing
Employment Rights Bill 2024-25
This briefing sets out the background, effect and commentary on the Employment Rights Bill 2024-25, listed for second reading on Monday 21 October 2024
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