Economic Updates,Research Briefing
Economic update: Coronavirus brings recession
It is clear the economy has entered recession.
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Research Briefing
Economic Indicators, March 2020
Analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: The importance of different sectors to the economy
Coronavirus will have a significant impact on the economy. This Insight looks at the relative importance of different sectors of the economy and their potential vulnerability.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Support for economies by European and other states
What economic support have governments given to businesses and individuals to tackle the impact of the coronavirus? This paper looks at the policies put in place by the EU, governments in Europe, the US and other developed countries.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: How will it fit with employment law?
This is a fast-moving issue and should be read as correct at the date of publication (25.03.20). Due to Government guidance published following the publication of this article, we are now working to update it. The content here should be read as accurate on 25.03.20. On 20 March 2020, the Chancellor announced the Coronavirus Job
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Debate Pack
[Coronavirus] Opposition Day Debates: Social Cohesion & Community and Financial and Social Emergency Support Package
On 25 March 2020, there will be two topics for the 7th allotted Opposition Day Debate in the House of Commons. The first debate is on the subject of "Social cohesion and community" and the second on "Financial and social emergency support package", both in the context of the Covid-19 outbreak. The House of Commons Library has shared relevant material below.
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Debate Pack
Role of the food and drink sector in the UK economy
A debate in Westminster Hall was scheduled for Wednesday 25 March at 9:30am on the role of the food and drink sector in the UK economy. This debate would have been led by John Stevenson MP.
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Research Briefing
Budget 2020: Measures to limit the economic impact of coronavirus
The Chancellor and the Bank of England have announced plans to support public services, businesses and workers.
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Research Briefing
Spring Budget 2020: a summary
Spring Budget 2020 was presented by the Chancellor of the Exchequer to Parliament on 11 March. Once the Chancellor sat down the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) published updated forecasts in its Economic and fiscal outlook.
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Research Briefing
How big are regional economic inequalities in the UK?
The Government has pledged to “level up” economic conditions and opportunities across the UK. What are the inequalities that this policy seeks to address?
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Insight
How big are regional economic inequalities in the UK?
The Government has pledged to “level up” economic conditions and opportunities across the UK. What are the inequalities that this policy seeks to address?
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Research Briefing
The Budget: What can ‘Dr No’ tell us about the challenges in designing the tax system?
Any Chancellor faces challenges in crafting tax changes – not least because they need to encourage people to pay them and ensure they can be collected.
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Research Briefing
Spring Budget 2020: Background briefing
This briefing sets out the background to Spring Budget 2020 which will take place on 11 March 2020. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) will publish revised forecasts for the economy and public finances on the same day.
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Economic Updates,Research Briefing
Economic update: Optimism on the up
As the new Chancellor prepares to give his first Budget, he will be looking at an economy that appears to be on the up, with business and consumer optimism increasing and a recovery in retail sales. However, he will also have to contend with a weaker situation than hoped for in the public finances, and
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Research Briefing
Economic Indicators, February 2020
Analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators
Total results (page 18 of 55)