Research Briefing
The 2019 Loan Charge
In the 2016 Budget the government announced the introduction of the Loan Charge to tackle the mass marketing of tax avoidance ‘loan schemes’.
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Research Briefing
What is a trade deal? UK-US trade talks since 2020
As UK-US trade talks evolve, flexible arrangements and the Economic Prosperity Deal raise questions about legal form and parliamentary scrutiny.
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Research Briefing
The UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement: Temporary business travel
This briefing explains what has changed for UK and EU businesses and individuals who travel to provide services in each other’s markets.
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Economic Updates,Research Briefing
Economic update: Long-term vulnerabilities in the public finances
UK inflation remains higher than expected, economic growth remains slow and public finances are assessed as “relatively vulnerable” in the long term.
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Insight
Economic update: Long-term vulnerabilities in the public finances
UK inflation remains higher than expected, economic growth remains slow and public finances are assessed as “relatively vulnerable” in the long term.
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Research Briefing
Timeshares: common problems faced by UK owners
This briefing paper provides an overview of EU and UK regulation of timeshares and other long-term holiday products.
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Research Briefing
Capital gains tax : recent developments
This briefing discusses the reforms made to capital gains tax since 2008, including the most recent changes announced in the 2024 Autumn Budget.
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Research Briefing
The Fair Funding Review 2.0: How will council funding change?
The government proposes to change the way total funding for local authorities is distributed, aiming to make it fairer and simpler.
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Debate Pack
Future of the West Coast Mainline
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the future of the West Coast Main Line on Tuesday 15 July at 2:30pm. The debate will be led by Connor Naismith MP (Lab, Crewe and Nantwich)
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Insight
The Fair Funding Review 2.0: How will council funding change?
The government proposes to change the way total funding for local authorities is distributed, aiming to make it fairer and simpler.
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Research Briefing
Explaining the Fair Funding Review 2.0
A briefing paper on the June 2025 government consultation on reforming local government funding, "The Fair Funding Review 2.0"
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Research Briefing
Rights of Way
This note covers rights of way issues in England and Wales, including how they are recorded and how their records can be modified. It explains how they can be used and responsibilities for maintaining them.
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Research Briefing
Consumer Rights Act 2015
The Consumer Rights Act 2015 came into force on 1 October 2015. This briefing sets out the background to the Act and the main provisions of Part 1 (sale of goods, digital content and services) and Part 2 (unfair contract terms).
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Research Briefing
Regulation of estate agents
This briefing provides an outline of the current regulation of estate agents. It also looks at past market studies and consultations and considers in detail proposals to tighten regulation.
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Debate Pack
London’s contribution to the national economy
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on London’s contribution to the national economy on Thursday 10 July 2025 at 3pm. The debate will be led by Joe Powell MP.
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