Research Briefing
Industries in the UK
Data on economic output by industry for the UK and regions, and jobs by industry for the UK, regions and constituencies.
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Research Briefing
Customer protection in the mobile and broadband markets
This briefing describes customer protections in the UK mobile and broadband markets. It discusses recent concerns expressed on behalf of telecoms consumers, and looks at reforms aimed at improving fairness and protection.
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Research Briefing
Enterprise Zones
There are currently 48 operational Enterprise Zones in England. Similar policies have been adopted by the devolved governments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Businesses in these small areas will benefit from tax and planning concessions and superfast broadband.
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Debate Pack
General Debate on building safety and resilience
A debate on building safety and resilience will take place in the House of Commons Chamber on Wednesday 11 September 2024.
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Research Briefing
Business Improvement Districts (BIDs)
A briefing paper on Business Improvement Districts, which sets out the legal basis of BIDs and key statistics on their operations.
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Research Briefing
Insolvency: Company administration
This briefing provides an outline of company insolvency and the administration process, including pre-pack administrations and company voluntary arrangements.
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Research Briefing
Brexit: the financial settlement – a summary
The financial settlement - often labelled the 'exit bill' or 'divorce bill' - sets out how the UK and EU are settling their outstanding financial commitments to each other.
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Research Briefing
Advertising, marketing and promotion of vaping products
The Labour government has committed to banning vapes from being branded and advertised to appeal to children. This briefing outlines their current regulation.
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The legislative process and Library briefings on bills
As bills pass through the various stages of Parliament, the Library publishes briefings as at second reading, committee stage, ping pong, and Royal Assent.
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Why are local authorities going ‘bankrupt’?
Increasing financial pressures, rising populations, higher demand on social care and lower council incomes are putting local authorities under pressure.
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Atypical workers in the gig economy
Employment status affects eligibility for employment rights. However, atypical working has made it difficult to understand what these workers are entitled to.
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Access to banking services and cash
Branch closures and cases of ‘de-banking’ have put the spotlight on access to banking. MPs often receive casework from the people and organisations it affects.
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Research Briefing
Debt Relief Orders
A Debt Relief Order (DRO) is a formal debt solution in England and Wales, they help people make a fresh start. This briefing outlines key features of DROs.
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Research Briefing
UK-China relations: Developments 2021 to 2024
This paper looks at how UK-China relations have deteriorated between 2021 and 2024, as well as the UK's and China's policies towards one another, the UK's national security concerns, and trade and investment links.
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Research Briefing
Post-conflict reconstruction assistance to Ukraine
Planning for the post conflict reconstruction of Ukraine has begun. The use of sanctioned Russian assets to help fund reconstruction is among the issues being discussed.
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