Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing looks at some of the basic ‘unknowns’ relating to Brexit. The unknowns cover areas such as a role for the UK Parliament and the devolved legislatures in the Brexit process, relations with the EU institutions, the economic impact on the UK, and changes to citizens’ rights.
Economic Updates,Research Briefing
GDP growth of 0.5% in the three months following the EU referendum was in line with its trend of recent years and above most forecasts. However, with inflation expected to increase over the next year due to the fall in the pound, consumers may rein in their spending, potentially resulting in slower GDP growth.
Research Briefing
This note examines the Regional Growth Fund, which is worth over £3.2 billion over the five years from 2011-12 to 2016-17. It is intended to promote the private sector in areas in England most at risk to public sector cuts.
Research Briefing
Analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators
Debate Pack
This debate pack has been prepared ahead of the Westminster Hall debate on the future of the steel industry, which will take place on Thursday 3 November at 4.30pm.
Debate Pack
This debate pack has been prepared ahead of the Westminster Hall debate on the effect on exports from the North East of the UK leaving the EU, which will take place on Tuesday 25 October at 4.30pm.
Debate Pack
This debate pack has been prepared ahead of the Westminster Hall debate on the effect on funding for Wales of the UK leaving the EU, which will take place on Tuesday 25 October at 9.30am.
Research Briefing
This paper contains claimant count figures for parliamentary constituencies, as well as a summary of the latest labour market statistics for the UK as a whole.
Research Briefing
Business rates are rarely off the radar of local government officials, with sweeping changes underway to local government finance systems. From 30 September 2016, however, those paying business rates are also taking a keen interest, as new rateable values have been published for all properties in England and Wales. This forms part of the 2017
Economic Updates,Research Briefing
The UK economy continues to give positive signs, but much like last month there remains little in the way of hard economic data on the impact of the EU-referendum. The economy continues to give positive signs post-referendum Confidence indicators look encouraging at the start of October. The Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index, an important indicator of
Research Briefing
Analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators.
Research Briefing
We as consumers spend over £1 trillion every year on goods and services, accounting for over 60% of the UK economy. What is this money spent on and how have patterns of consumption changed in recent decades? The Office for National Statistics Consumer Trends release provides this information, showing how much has been spent on
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