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This Commons Library briefing looks at the new Settlement for the United Kingdom within the European Union agreed at the European Council on 17-19 February 2016. The Settlement consists of seven texts: a Decision and a Statement of Heads of State or Government and five Declarations.
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Analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators.
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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.
Debate Pack
This pack has been prepared ahead of the debate on the Northern Ireland economy to take place in Westminster Hall on 11 May 2016 at 4:30pm. The subject for the debate has been chosen by David Simpson MP.
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Analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators.
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Since the summer of 2015 the British steel industry has been in turmoil. Steel plants have closed, several steel manufacturing companies have gone into liquidation, and others have been restructured. There have been around 5,000 jobs lost in the industry, with redundancies across the country, most numerously in Redcar, Hartlepool, South Wales and Motherwell. The
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This Commons Library Note charts referendums held since 1972 on EU matters in candidate and Member States, and also in Switzerland on its relations with the EU, with brief details on turnout and results. It also outlines the positions of France and Austria on holding a referendum on EU enlargement, particularly with regard to a possible Turkish accession.
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The UK has one of the largest economies in the world. But how big? Some say it is the 5th biggest; others say it is the 9th. Which is right? The answer is both. Here’s why. How to create a league table of world’s biggest economies When people talk about the size of an economy,
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This paper summarises the Commons' committee proceedings on the Bank of England and Financial Services Bill.
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Canadians gave the Liberals a strong majority in Parliament at the 2015 general election, surprising many observers. How has the new government been getting on?
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Analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators.
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A summary of Budget 2016 and the Office for Budget Responsibility's forecasts for the economy and public finances.
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This note discusses proposals to restrict the ability of local authorities to carry out boycotts.
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