Research Briefing
The Library has published a series of briefings on international dimensions of the coronavirus pandemic since March 2020, ranging from general surveys of its impact on developing countries to assessments of its effects in specific situations. Links to these briefings can be found here.
Research Briefing
What support has the UK Government provided to the Overseas Territories to help them respond to the Covid-19 pandemic?
Research Briefing
This paper outlines the debate around the Government's policy to increase Universal Credit and Working Tax Credit payments, but not payments of DWP means-tested legacy benefits for people of working age, during the coronavirus pandemic.
Insight
How has the pandemic affected mental health and human rights and how have international organisations responded?
Insight
What are the current pressures on health systems in South Asia and how is the UK Government supporting the region?
Insight
Growth figures suggest that the UK economy may recover from the Covid-19 pandemic sooner than expected.
Insight
What are virus variants, how they are assessed and what is the Government is doing to curb the spread of ‘variants of concern’?
Research Briefing
This briefing provides an overview of mass asymptomatic Covid-19 testing in England and links to other Commons Library and POST resources on the topic.
Insight
How has the pandemic affected domestic abuse and what has the Government's response been?
Insight
Forecasts for growth this year have been raised and confidence in the economy among households and businesses has improved.
Insight
The Government borrowed £303 billion (14.5% of GDP) in 2020/21.
Constituency casework
Guidance on when moving house is permitted during the Coronavirus crisis. This page is no longer being updated.
Insight
Many authorities wish to continue virtual meetings while social distancing measures remain in place.
Research Briefing
Coronavirus has had significant impact on elections in the UK. This briefing explains how the elections due in 2020 were postponed. It also examines the impact of the pandemic on preparations for the 2021 English local elections and devolved elections, including the measures put in place in England, Scotland and Wales, to allow the elections to go ahead.
Insight
For the majority of the 2021 spring term, only children of critical workers and vulnerable children could attend school. A phased reopening began from 8 March.
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