Manufacturing Skills
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 20 October on manufacturing skills. The subject for this debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee and it will be opened by Richard Quigley MP.
Future of the UK coach industry
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the future of the UK coach industry on 13 October 2026. This will be opened by Alex Mayer MP (Lab, Secretary of the Bus and Coach APPG).
Manufacturing industries: Economic indicators
Manufacturing is one of the production industries. Find the latest data on the activity of the UK manufacturing sector.
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Research Briefing
North Sea oil and gas
A briefing on North Sea oil and gas in the UK and its impact on energy security, the economy and jobs, and the climate and the environment.
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Research Briefing
The contribution of the defence industry to UK regions and countries
The defence industry is estimated to contribute around £10 billion to £15 billion a year to the UK economy, mostly in South East and South West England.
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Research Briefing
Financial services in the UK
An overview of the UK's financial services sector and key statistics including economic output, jobs, trade and tax.
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Research Briefing
E-petition debate: Applying energy intensive industry relief to the ceramics industry
A petition to include the ceramics industry in the British Industry Supercharger scheme, which helps with energy costs, will be debated on 6 July 2026.
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Research Briefing
Economic update: Proceeding with caution
The Bank of England has held UK interest rates at 3.75% for the fourth month in a row following continued concerns about inflation.
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Research Briefing
The green economy
The green economy is an important area of policy. It sits at the centre of the government’s plans to support economic growth and to meet the UK’s commitment to reach net zero by 2050.
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Research Briefing
Debate on government support for UK-based tech companies
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 2.30pm on 11 March on government support for UK-based tech companies. The debate will be opened by Peter Fortune MP.
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Data dashboards,Research Briefing
Constituency data: Businesses and industries
Use the interactive dashboard to explore constituency-level data on businesses and jobs by industry.
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Debate Pack
Estimates Day debate: Spending and priorities of the Department for Business and Trade
On Wednesday 4 March 2026, the House of Commons will consider estimates of spending and priorities of the Department for Business and Trade.
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Debate Pack
Onshoring in the fashion and textiles industry
A debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall at 3:00pm on 12 February on onshoring in the fashion and textiles industry. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee and the debate will be opened by Catherine West MP.
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Debate Pack
The impact of environmental, social and governance requirements on the defence industry
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 2:30pm on 28 January on the impact of environmental, social and governance (ESG) requirements on the defence industry. The debate will be led by Jack Rankin MP.
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Debate Pack
UK bus manufacturing
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 9:30am on Tuesday 27 January on UK bus manufacturing. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee and the debate will be led by Jim Allister MP and Euan Stainbank MP.
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