Insight
Economic update: Interest rates cut as inflation falls to eight-month low
The Bank of England cut interest rates in December 2025, for the fourth time this year. However, the labour market weakened and GDP unexpectedly fell.
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Debate Pack
UK Town of Culture competition
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.
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Research Briefing
Council tax: local referendums
This briefing note explains the system of referendums on council tax increases in local authorities. It sets out the legislative framework and the thresholds that have been set in previous years.
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Insight
Deep material poverty: How many children are going without essentials?
A child is in deep material poverty if they lack access to at least four of 13 essentials, such as a damp-free home, fresh food, and comfortable clothes.
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Research Briefing
How much do the Industrial Strategy sectors contribute to UK countries and regions?
This briefing presents estimates of economic output and employment for the eight priority sectors in the government’s Industrial Strategy (the ‘IS-8’).
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Research Briefing
Business rates reliefs
Reliefs available to ratepayers on business rate bills in England
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Research Briefing
Business rates: the 2026 revaluation
A briefing on the 2026 business rates revaluation, which takes effect on 1 April 2026
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Research Briefing
A visitor levy for English mayors?
The government is proposing to allow English mayors to introduce visitor levies/ ‘tourist taxes’ to help councils raise money to improve local economies.
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Research Briefing
The post-16 education and skills white paper
This briefing explains the government's proposals in the post-16 education and skills white paper and includes comment and reaction.
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Research Briefing
Chinese state threat activities in the UK
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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Insight
A visitor levy for English mayors?
The government is proposing to allow English mayors to introduce visitor levies/ ‘tourist taxes’ to help councils raise money to improve local economies.
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Debate Pack
Role of Fairtrade certification in UK business and trade
A debate on the role of Fairtrade certification in UK business and trade is scheduled to take place in Westminster Hall on Thursday 11 December 2025. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Martin Rhodes MP.
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Debate Pack
The future of the oil refining sector
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 3pm on 11 December on the future of the oil refining sector. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Martin Vickers MP.
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Research Briefing
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill
A bill intended to increase statutory limits on the amount of financial support the government can give to industry and exports.
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Debate Pack
Debate on consumer-led flexibility for a just transition
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 9.30am on 9 December on consumer-led flexibility for a just transition. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Claire Young MP.
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