Research on the increasing cost of living and inflation
House of Commons Library publications on the rising cost of living in the UK, including causes of inflation, the effect on households, and Government support.
Carer’s Leave Bill 2022-23: Progress of the Bill
This briefing paper provides information on the Carers Leave Bill 2022-23, introduced in the House of Commons by Wendy Chamberlain MP as a Private Member's Bill.
Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Bill 2022-23: Progress of the Bill
This briefing paper provides information on the Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Bill 2022-23, introduced in the House of Commons by Dan Jarvis MP as a Private Member's Bill.
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Research Briefing
Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill 2022-23: Progress of the Bill
This briefing paper provides information on the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill 2022-23, introduced in the House of Commons by Wera Hobhouse MP as a Private Member's Bill.
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Research Briefing
The UK’s fiscal targets
Since the 1990s, UK governments have had debt and borrowing targets. Here we look at the UK's fiscal targets and wider policy for managing the public finances.
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Research Briefing
Local government taxation
A briefing paper on local government taxation, including taxes currently available to UK local authorities and recent debates on alternative local taxes.
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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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Research Briefing
Business rates: the 2023 revaluation
A briefing paper explaining the revaluation of business rates that will come into effect on 1 April 2023, in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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Research Briefing
Apprenticeships policy in England
This note provides a summary of apprenticeships and skills policy and developments in England. It covers policy developments from 2017 onwards, including the introduction of the apprenticeship levy and other funding changes in May 2017.
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Research Briefing
Unemployment – International Comparisons: Key Economic Indicators
Unemployment: International Comparisons: Data on harmonised unemployment rates for major international economies.
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Research Briefing
Youth unemployment statistics
This paper presents the latest statistics on youth unemployment in the UK as well as comparisons with other EU countries.
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Research Briefing
UK Labour Market Statistics
This paper provides the latest statistics and analysis of employment, unemployment, economic inactivity and earnings in the UK.
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Research Briefing
Employment – National: Key Economic Indicators
A summary of the latest data on employment in the UK.
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Average Earnings: Key Economic Indicators
Average Earnings: Regularly updated data on average weekly earnings, including breakdowns by public and private sectors.
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