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Research Briefing
Local Government Finance Bill 2016-17: progress of the Bill
This briefing paper monitors the progress through Parliament of the Local Government Finance Bill 2016-17.
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Research Briefing
Northern Ireland (Ministerial Appointments and Regional Rates) Bill 2016-17
The Northern Ireland (Ministerial Appointments and Regional Rates) Bill 2016-17 allows a longer period, lasting until 29 June 2017, for an Executive to be formed, and sets a regional rate to allow rates bills to be issued.
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Research Briefing
Business rates: the 2017 revaluation
This Commons Library briefing note explains the processes governing the 2017 business rates revaluation.
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Research Briefing
Spring Budget 2017: Background briefing
The briefing sets out the background to Spring Budget 2017 which will take place on Wednesday 8 March 2017. 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
The Local Government Finance Bill 2016-17
This Commons Library Briefing Paper provides background and analysis of the Local Government Finance Bill 2016-17.
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Research Briefing
Local Audit (Public Access to Documents) Bill 2016-17
Commons Library briefing on the Local Audit (Public Access to Documents) Bill 2016-17
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Research Briefing
Brexit: some legal, constitutional and financial unknowns
This Commons Library briefing looks at some of the basic ‘unknowns’ relating to Brexit. The unknowns cover areas such as a role for the UK Parliament and the devolved legislatures in the Brexit process, relations with the EU institutions, the economic impact on the UK, and changes to citizens’ rights.
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Research Briefing
The Northern Powerhouse
This briefing paper provides a general overview of the UK Government’s plans for a “Northern Powerhouse”. It explains the origins of the Northern Powerhouse concept, the policy and funding commitments set out by Government, the implications for changes in governance and a look at the future in light of the policies of the new Prime Minister, Theresa May, and the UK’s decision to leave the European Union.
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Research Briefing
A taxing issue: the 2017 business rates revaluation
Business rates are rarely off the radar of local government officials, with sweeping changes underway to local government finance systems. From 30 September 2016, however, those paying business rates are also taking a keen interest, as new rateable values have been published for all properties in England and Wales. This forms part of the 2017
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Debate Pack
Local government reform
Local government reform - debate pack prepared by the Commons Library
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Research Briefing
Brexit and local government
This Commons Library briefing paper covers the possible impact of exiting the European Union on local authorities, with regard to devolution deals; EU structural funds; compliance with EU law; and medium-term financial implications.
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