Research Briefing
Future of the UK coach industry
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the future of the UK coach industry on 13 October 2026. This will be opened by Alex Mayer MP (Lab, Secretary of the Bus and Coach APPG).
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Research Briefing
Credit unions
While credit unions play prominent roles in financial sectors across the Anglosphere and in Northern Ireland, in Great Britain penetration is low. This briefing looks at the reasons why and legislative efforts to make credit unions more popular.
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Research Briefing
Sterling exchange rates: Economic indicators
Sterling often changes in value relative to other currencies. Find the latest data on exchange rates overall and against the dollar and euro.
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Research Briefing
Economic regulation of the water industry
The water industry is privatised, with regional monopoly companies, in England and Wales. Regulation includes a price review that sets bills for customers.
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Research Briefing
Ownership of the water sector
The water industry in England and Wales is in private ownership. However, following examples of poor environmental performance and high levels of accrued debt, many campaigners have called for the industry to be brought back into public ownership. This briefing presents different perspectives and debate on ownership of the water sector.
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Research Briefing
Water reform: “A new vision for water”
The government has announced a series of water reforms. Find out more about these plans and the next steps.
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Research Briefing
The Office for Budget Responsibility
This briefing explains what the Office for Budget Responsibility is and what it does.
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Research Briefing
Economic indicators: Key statistics for the UK economy
Analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators
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Research Briefing
Manufacturing industries: Economic indicators
Manufacturing is one of the production industries. Find the latest data on the activity of the UK manufacturing sector.
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Research Briefing
Motion to approve the Police Grant Report (England and Wales)
Motion to approve the Police Grant Report (England and Wales) which sets out the annual funding allocation for each police force.
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Research Briefing
Economic update: Some reasons to be cheerful amid warnings on borrowing
Summer weather has boosted retail sales and consumer confidence is up, though mortgage approvals are down and fuel prices are high.
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Research Briefing
Productivity: Economic indicators
The level of output the economy produces for a given input is called productivity. Find the latest data on UK and international productivity.
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Research Briefing
The High Income Child Benefit Charge
The High Income Child Benefit Charge provides for Child Benefit to be clawed back through the tax system from families where the highest earner has an income in excess of a set threshold, now set at £60,000.
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Research Briefing
Regional and National Economic Indicators
A summary of the latest economic indicators for the regions and nations of the UK.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Banking, investments and credit FAQs
Answers to frequently asked questions relating to banking, credit, mortgages, investments and financial service fraud.
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