Debate Pack
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.
Debate Pack
A debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall on 9 February 2026 on the final report of the Independent Water Commission. The subject for the debate was chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Edward Morello MP.
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.
Debate Pack
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.
Research Briefing
Fireworks are used in private celebrations and traditional events. This briefing outlines the current regulation of the sale, possession and use of fireworks.
Research Briefing
There are concerns about secondary ticketing sites, especially their pricing practices. This briefing considers current regulation and calls for stronger laws.
Research Briefing
Proposed changes would give the government power to initiate dumping, subsidy or safeguard investigations, aligning with other jurisdictions.
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.
Insight
Major aid donors will continue to cut aid budgets. UN agencies are planning reforms and reductions in their programmes.
Research Briefing
This briefing answers some of the most common enquiries the Library receives about insurance services.
Debate Pack
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the UK Town of Culture competition on 7 January 2026 at 2:30pm. The debate will be opened by Alex Ballinger MP.
Research Briefing
This briefing presents estimates of economic output and employment for the eight priority sectors in the government’s Industrial Strategy (the ‘IS-8’).
Research Briefing
A briefing on the 2026 business rates revaluation, which takes effect on 1 April 2026
Research Briefing
China has been accused of conducting state-threat activities in the UK such as industrial espionage, cyber-attacks, and spying on politicians. The UK Government has responded by passing new legislation to counter state threats, while still trying to pursue stronger economic relations with China.
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