Research Briefing
Rising cost of living in the UK
This briefing covers rising prices including food and energy inflation, Government support, and how the cost of living affects households.
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Data dashboards
Headline statistics for your constituency
Use our interactive dashboard to explore data for parliamentary constituencies, covering topics such as demographics, unemployment, and child poverty.
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Research Briefing
An introduction to the UK tax gap
HMRC estimates that 4.8% of tax owed was not paid in 2021/22, making a ‘tax gap’ of £35.8 billion. It estimates 45% of this was due to error or carelessness.
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Research Briefing
National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) (No.2) Bill 2023-24
The National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) (No.2) Bill 2023 [Bill 174 of 2023-24] was introduced on 7 March 2024.
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Insight
An introduction to the UK tax gap
HMRC estimates that 4.8% of tax owed was not paid in 2021/22, making a ‘tax gap’ of £35.8 billion. It estimates 45% of this was due to error or carelessness.
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Research Briefing
Corporate tax reform
This briefing discusses the reforms to corporation tax in the Spring 2021 Budget, and further reforms announced in the Spring 2023 Budget, Autumn Statement 2023 and the Spring 2024 Budget.
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Economic Updates,Research Briefing
Economic update: Inflation falls as the election campaign begins
Consumer prices inflation fell to 2.3% in April, but the Bank of England kept interest rates at 5.25% in May and other economic news remains mixed.
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Research Briefing
Budget 2024 and Finance (No. 2) Act 2024
The Finance (No. 2) Act 2024 was introduced on 12 March 2024 as the Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023-24. It follows the 2024 Budget, which took place on 6 March. The Bill received Royal Assent on 24 May.
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Insight
Economic update: Inflation falls as the election campaign begins
Consumer prices inflation fell to 2.3% in April, but the Bank of England kept interest rates at 5.25% in May and other economic news remains mixed.
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Research Briefing
The growth in short-term lettings in England
This paper examines the growth in short-term lettings and measures to strengthen regulation of the sector in England. It provides a brief overview of the regulatory approaches in other countries.
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Debate Pack
Introduction of UK-made zero-emission buses
A general debate on the Introduction of UK-made zero-emission buses is scheduled for Tuesday 21 May at 9.30am in Westminster Hall. The Member leading the debate is Ian Paisley MP. The subject of the debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
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Research Briefing
High Streets (Designation, Review and Improvement Plan) Bill
The High Streets (Designation, Review and Improvement Plan) Bill, bill 25 of the 2023-24 session, was introduced to Parliament by Conservative MP Jack Brereton on 6 December 2023 as a Private Members’ Bill, presented to Parliament through the ballot procedure. The Bill’s second reading in the Commons was on Friday 26 January 2024 and its committee stage was on Wednesday 13 March 2024. Remaining stages of the Bill in the House of Commons took place on 26 April 2024, where Bill was passed unamended. Second reading of the Bill in the House of Lords is scheduled for 17 May 2024.
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Debate Pack
Miners and mining communities
A debate on miners and mining communities will take place in the House of Commons Chamber on Thursday 9 May 2024
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Research Briefing
Degree apprenticeships
This briefing explains what degree apprenticeships are, how they are regulated and funded, and how many people start one.
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Debate Pack
Redevelopment of Chatham Docks Basin 3
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the “Redevelopment of Chatham Docks Basin 3” on Wednesday 1 May at 9:30am. The debate will be led by Kelly Tolhurst, Conservative MP for Rochester and Strood.
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