Research Briefing
City Deals
This note provides an overview of City Deals, with details on the 31 that have been successfully negotiated since July 2012.
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Debate Pack
Scotland’s economy
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on Scotland's economy on Tuesday 15th October at 9:30am. The debate will be opened by John Grady MP.
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Research Briefing
East Coast Main Line Timetable Changes
How proposed timetable changes on the East Coast Main Line, a major railway line connecting London, York, Newcastle and Edinburgh, would affect passengers
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Research Briefing
UK steel industry
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the steel industry on Wednesday 16th October at 9:30am. The debate will be opened by Richard Tice MP
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Research Briefing
Zero-hours contracts
This briefing discusses the use of zero-hours contracts, including statistics on their use, legal implications and surrounding policy debate.
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Research Briefing
Independent schools: taxation and charitable status
Looks at the Labour government's proposals on independent schools, VAT and charitable (business rates) relief
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Debate Pack
Skills England
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on 9 October 2024 on Skills England. This debate will be led by Antonia Bance MP.
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Research Briefing
Apprenticeships policy in England
This paper provides a summary of apprenticeships policy and developments in England. It also explains how apprenticeships are funded.
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Research Briefing
Financial scrutiny in Parliament
One of Parliament’s most important roles is to control and scrutinise tax and spending. Here we explain how it does this and how it compares internationally.
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Research Briefing
Industries in the UK
Data on economic output by industry for the UK and regions, and jobs by industry for the UK, regions and constituencies.
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Economic Updates,Research Briefing
Economic update: Businesses and consumers in standby mode
Growth in the UK economy has slowed somewhat as businesses await the Labour’s October Budget.
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Research Briefing
Tourist taxes in the UK
Tourist taxes, on accommodation such as hotels and bed and breakfasts, have been suggested in many quarters as a new source of funding for local authorities.
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Insight
Economic update: Businesses and consumers in standby mode
Growth in the UK economy has slowed somewhat as businesses await the Labour’s October Budget.
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Insight
Tourist taxes in the UK
Tourist taxes, on accommodation such as hotels and bed and breakfasts, have been suggested in many quarters as a new source of funding for local authorities.
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Research Briefing
Public spending: What is the Treasury Reserve?
The Treasury Reserve is a source of backup funds for government departments set aside by the Treasury each year. Some commentators suggest it has been misused.
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