Matthew Ward Archives

Research Briefing

High Streets (Designation, Review and Improvement Plan) Bill

Thursday, 16 May, 2024

The High Streets (Designation, Review and Improvement Plan) Bill, bill 25 of the 2023-24 session, was introduced to Parliament by Conservative MP Jack Brereton on 6 December 2023 as a Private Members’ Bill, presented to Parliament through the ballot procedure. The Bill’s second reading in the Commons was on Friday 26 January 2024 and its committee stage was on Wednesday 13 March 2024. Remaining stages of the Bill in the House of Commons took place on 26 April 2024, where Bill was passed unamended. Second reading of the Bill in the House of Lords is scheduled for 17 May 2024.
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Miners and mining communities

Wednesday, 08 May, 2024

A debate on miners and mining communities will take place in the House of Commons Chamber on Thursday 9 May 2024
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Redevelopment of Chatham Docks Basin 3

Tuesday, 30 April, 2024

There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the “Redevelopment of Chatham Docks Basin 3” on Wednesday 1 May at 9:30am. The debate will be led by Kelly Tolhurst, Conservative MP for Rochester and Strood.
Research Briefing

Developing Countries Trading Scheme

Thursday, 18 April, 2024

This briefing is an introduction to the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS).
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Impact of the Spring Budget 2024 on the Welsh economy

Friday, 12 April, 2024

There will be a debate on the impact of the Spring Budget 2024 on the Welsh economy on Wednesday 17 April at 2:30pm
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Digital skills and careers

Friday, 12 April, 2024

There will be a Westminster Hall debate on Digital skills and careers on Tuesday 16 April at 4:30pm
- Debate Pack
- Work and incomes
Research Briefing

Spring Budget 2024: Reaction

Friday, 08 March, 2024

This page provides links to analysis of the 2024 Spring Budget from selected think tanks, business groups, political parties and other organisations.
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Fiscal support for tourism and hospitality in coastal areas

Tuesday, 20 February, 2024

There will be a Westminster Hall debate on fiscal support for tourism and hospitality in coastal areas on Thursday 22 February at 1:30pm
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Future of the steel industry in Wales

Monday, 19 February, 2024

There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the future of the steel industry in Wales on Wednesday 21 February 2024 at 9:30am
- Debate Pack
- Industry
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Employment of people living in rural and coastal communities

Tuesday, 30 January, 2024

There will be a Westminster Hall debate on employment of people living in rural and coastal communities on Thursday 1 February 2024.
Research Briefing

Autumn Statement 2023: Reaction

Thursday, 23 November, 2023

This page provides links to analysis of, and reaction to, the 2023 Autumn Statement from selected think tanks, business groups, political parties and other organisations.
- Research Briefing
- Economic policy
Research Briefing

Touring artists and the UK-EU economic partnership

Tuesday, 14 November, 2023

After the UK exit from the EU, performing artists have additional administrative requirements when touring in the EU and UK. This briefing gives an overview of the current arrangements and artists' calls for improvements.
Debate Pack

UK export performance

Monday, 18 September, 2023

There will be a general debate on UK export performance in the Commons chamber on Monday 18th September
- Debate Pack
- International trade
Research Briefing

Research and development spending

Monday, 11 September, 2023

R&D spending in the UK. Including analysis of R&D by region and industry, and international comparisons of R&D.
- Research Briefing
- Sciences
Economic Updates,Research Briefing

Economic update: June’s weather boosts growth but interest rates keep rising

Wednesday, 30 August, 2023

GDP grew this summer but high rates of core and services inflation are leading to higher interest rates.

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