Research Briefing
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill 2024-25
The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill covers children’s social care and education, including provisions for looked after children and for academy schools
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Debate Pack
Transport links between Scotland and the rest of the UK
A Westminster Hall debate on transport links between Scotland and the rest of the UK will be held on Wednesday 8 January 2025, from 2:30 to 4:00pm. The debate will be led by John Lamont MP (Conservative, Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk).
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Debate Pack
Pay gaps in the workplace
A debate on pay gaps in the workplace will take place in Westminster Hall on 7 January at 9.30.
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Economic Updates,Research Briefing
Economic update: Which industries have grown in 2024?
UK economic growth has slowed in the second half of 2024, after a relatively strong start. Early indicators suggest Q4 growth may be close to or lower than Q3.
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Insight
Economic update: Which industries have grown in 2024?
UK economic growth has slowed in the second half of 2024, after a relatively strong start. Early indicators suggest Q4 growth may be close to or lower than Q3.
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Research Briefing
What are gilts? A simple guide
Gilts are a type of loan that the UK Government borrows from investors and promises to repay, with interest. Gilts can be traded, and their value can change.
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Research Briefing
Digital trade governance: The UK’s approach
With the rise of technology and e-commerce, the UK aims to lead in international digital trade regulation.
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Insight
What are gilts? A simple guide
Gilts are a type of loan that the UK Government borrows from investors and promises to repay, with interest. Gilts can be traded, and their value can change.
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Debate Pack
Fiscal impact of the Autumn Budget 2024 on Scotland
A Westminster Hall debate on the fiscal impact of the Autumn Budget 2024 on Scotland is scheduled for Tuesday 7 January 2025 from 2.30pm until 4.00pm. The debate will be led by Greg Poynton MP.
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Debate Pack
Employment rights of people with a terminal illness
A Westminster Hall debate on employment rights of people with a terminal illness is scheduled for Wednesday 18 December 2024, from 9:30 to 11:00am. The debate will be led by Lee Baron MP.
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Debate Pack
Public perception of trades and apprenticeship completion rates
There will be a debate on public perception of trades and apprenticeship completion rates on 17 December 2024 at 14:30 in Westminster Hall, led by Amanda Martin MP.
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Research Briefing
The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
The UK has joined the CPTPP, an Asia-Pacific trade bloc. This briefing paper explains the reasons for joining and reaction from business and civil society..
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Research Briefing
Plastic bags – the single use carrier bag charge
This Commons Library briefing paper provides information on the single use carrier bag charge in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, examines the legal basis for the charge, the exemptions and what will be done with the proceeds of the charge. It also examines the impact of the charges to date.
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Research Briefing
Geographical pattern of UK trade
This note looks at the UK's trade with its main trading partners.
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Research Briefing
Statistics on UK trade with the Commonwealth
This note gives some key statistics on UK-Commonwealth trade.
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