Research Briefing
On 25 March 2026 the Rycroft Review recommended that a moratorium be placed on political donations made in cryptoassets. In a statement following the release of the review, the Government announced that they would bring forward an amendment to the Representation of the People Bill which would do this.
Research Briefing
In recent years the use of cash and bank branches has fallen, but initiatives aim to maintain access to cash and in person banking services
Insight
Household financial resilience has been improving but the labour market continues to weaken. Inflation increased in December but is expected to fall in 2026.
Debate Pack
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.
Research Briefing
Explains how the Bank of England’s (BoE's) quantitative easing (QE) programme affects government's spending on debt interest. Discusses contentious proposals to decrease the affect by reducing the interest rate paid on the reserves commercial banks hold at the BoE.
Research Briefing
This briefing answers some of the most common enquiries the Library receives about insurance services.
Research Briefing
Countries that are considered to be supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine have increasingly faced sanctions.
Research Briefing
A briefing for the final parliamentary stage of the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill 2024-26.
Research Briefing
The UK sanctions framework is a significant set of powers to sanction individuals, businesses, and states. This paper explains the current operation of sanctions in the UK.
Research Briefing
This briefing covers the background to Child Trust Funds, savings accounts for children the government contributed to, and problems young adults face accessing them.
Research Briefing
The UK applies sanctions against Russia. How do they apply in the Overseas Territories?
Research Briefing
The Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] is at "ping pong" and will next be considered in the House of Commons on 10 June 2025.
Debate Pack
A debate on Government support for retail investment will take place in Westminster Hall on 22 April 2025 from 4.30-6pm. This debate pack provides background and parliamentary material.
Research Briefing
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the UK has applied sanctions and changed rules around visas and corporate transparency to counter Russian influence.
Research Briefing
The Bank of England has tools to manage the failure of banks. This bill, which has its report stage in the Commons on 24 April 2025, would introduce a new tool to manage the failure of smaller banks.
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