Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on e-petition 27642, relating to the sale of fireworks is scheduled for Monday 2 November 2020 at 4.30pm. The Member leading the debate is Tonia Antoniazzi MP.
Research Briefing
Having left the EU, the government is setting up for an independent UK state aid or ‘subsidy control’ regime, based on WTO rules and its international commitments. This briefing sets out the background of the new approach and the negotiations on state aid with the EU.
Insight
What support is available following new business restrictions and what's Parliament's role?
Debate Pack
An Opposition Day debate was scheduled on the subject of 'Fire and re-hire tactics' on Wednesday 14th October 2020.
Research Briefing
The European Investment Bank lends to projects that contribute to growth and employment within Europe. This briefing gives a short overview of the Bank's membership and operation, and its future relationship with the UK.
Research Briefing
There is growing concern that the debt collection practices of public sector bodies have fallen behind the standard of regulated creditors in the private sector. Practices have often been criticised as being unfair to the debtor and inefficient, possibly resulting in higher long-term costs to the taxpayer. The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on debts owed to public bodies is not yet known, but it is likely to have led to further indebtedness.
Research Briefing
This briefing paper sets out the background to the UK Internal Market Bill, introduced in the House of Commons on 9 September 2020.
Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing looks at the funding received by the UK from EU institutions and considers the implications of Brexit on the EU as a source of funding for regional development, agriculture support, research and innovation and other areas.
Debate Pack
An Opposition Day debate on the ‘Protection of jobs and businesses’ following the Coronavirus outbreak has been scheduled for Wednesday 9 September 2020.
Research Briefing
The Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies (Environmentally Sustainable Investment) Bill 2019-20 was introduced by Anna McMorrin MP following the Private Members' Bills Ballot on 9 January 2020. First reading took place on 5 February 2020 and the Bill's second reading is due on 11 September 2020.
Debate Pack
A debate will be held on the subject of support for the tourism industry after the Covid-19 lockdown on Thursday 10 September
Research Briefing
This Commons Library Briefing Paper discusses the rights of workers who are required to self-isolate after travelling abroad (quarantine). It provides an overview of the quarantine rules and discusses how this could impact on issues such as pay and disciplinary action against workers who are required to quarantine.
Research Briefing
This Commons Library Briefing Paper discusses business closure and re-opening across the UK. It considered which businesses were required to close under the four lockdown regulations and how each of the four nations are lifting these regulations. As well as looking at which businesses can re-open it outlines the steps that they must take to do so safely.
Research Briefing
This paper provides an update on the UK-EU future relationship negotiations following intensified negotiations in June and July 2020. It explores the prospects for an agreement in time for the end of the post-Brexit transition period on 31 December
Research Briefing
This briefing paper summarises proceedings on the Trade Bill 2019-21 at Committee Stage in the House of Commons.
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