Research Briefing
Good work: Policy and research on the quality of work in the UK
This briefing provides a big picture contextual overview of research and policy on good work in the UK and Europe
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Economic Updates,Research Briefing
Economic update: Rise in interest rates as inflation hits 40-year high
Inflation reached a 40-year high in April, and real wages continue to fall for many workers.
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Insight
Economic update: Rise in interest rates as inflation hits 40-year high
Inflation reached a 40-year high in April, and real wages continue to fall for many workers.
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Research Briefing
Financial inclusion
This briefing paper looks at the concept of financial inclusion. It examines different meanings of this concept and how it has developed in Government policy since the late 1990s.
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Research Briefing
Skills and Post-16 Education Bill [HL]: Progress of the Bill
This briefing analyses the parliamentary progress of the Skills and Post-16 Education Bill [HL], which received royal assent on 28 April 2022.
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Research Briefing
P&O Ferries: Employment law issues
This briefing looks at employment law issues arising from the recent decision by P&O Ferries to make around 800 seafarers redundant. It covers the law around redundancy, consultation, notifying authorities, minimum wage, TUPE and fire and rehire, in the context of P&O Ferries.
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Insight
Hosting Ukrainian refugees: Council tax implications
How hosting a Ukrainian refugee through the Homes for Ukraine Scheme may affect council tax payments, including single person discounts and second homes.
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Debate Pack
National Insurance Contributions (Increase of Thresholds) Bill 2021-22
The National Insurance Contributions (Increase of Thresholds) Bill [Bill 292 of 2021-22] was introduced on 24 March 2022, and had its second reading on this day.
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Debate Pack
General Debate on the impact of Long Covid on the UK Workforce
A backbench business debate on the impact of Long Covid on the UK Workforce will take place in the House of Commons Chamber on Thursday 24 March 2022.
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Research Briefing
Spring Statement 2022: A summary
A summary of the announcements in the Chancellor's Spring Statement of 23 March 2022 and an overview of the latest economic forecasts.
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Debate Pack
Parental leave and pay
A Westminster Hall debate on ‘Parental leave and pay’ has been scheduled for Tuesday 22 March 2022 from 4.30pm. The debate has been initiated by Kirsten Oswald MP.
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Research Briefing
National Insurance Contributions Bill 2021-22
The National Insurance Contributions Bill 2021-22 [Bill 10 of 2021-22] was introduced on 12 May 2021. The Bill had its second reading on 14 June 2021.
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Debate Pack
Opposition Day Debate: The impact of cost of living increase on pensioners
An Opposition Day Debate on the impact of cost of living increase on pensioners is scheduled for Monday 21 March 2022.
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Research Briefing
Background to Spring Statement 2022
This briefing sets out the background to Spring Statement 2022, which will take place on 23 March 2022. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) will publish revised forecasts for the economy and public finances on the same day.
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Debate Pack
Introduction of paid miscarriage leave
A Backbench Business debate on the 'Introduction of paid miscarriage leave’ has been scheduled for Thursday 17 March 2022. The debate has been initiated by Angela Crawley MP.
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