Research Briefing
This briefing gives an introduction to International Women’s Day, celebrated on the 8th of March. It examines a variety of indicators for women’s equality both in the UK and internationally.
Research Briefing
The Welfare Reform and Work Bill 2015-16 had its Third Reading in the House of Lords on 9 February, and the Commons is due to consider Lords amendments on 23 February.
Research Briefing
This paper contains claimant count figures for parliamentary constituencies, as well as a summary of the latest labour market statistics for the UK as a whole.
Research Briefing
This briefing provides an overview of the Enterprise Bill [HL] 2015-16
Debate Pack
On 25 January 2016 the House is to debate E-petition 115895 in Westminster Hall. The petition calls on the Government to "scrap plans forcing self employed & small business to do 4 tax returns yearly."
Research Briefing
One of the lesser discussed announcements made in the Autumn Statement was the introduction of a new Work and Health Programme to replace the programmes which currently help the long-term unemployed and people with health problems into work. Currently, these schemes are administered by contracted providers who are paid according to the results they receive;
Research Briefing
This paper contains labour market figures for parliamentary constituencies, as well as a summary of the latest national and regional statistics.
Research Briefing
The Library publishes claimant rates for parliamentary constituencies in its monthly Unemployment by Constituency briefing paper. This note explains the methodology used to calculate the claimant rates.
Debate Pack
Increasing diversity in STEM, Westminster Hall debate, 19 January 2015, 16:30 – 17:30
Research Briefing
This note brings together resources on the Mortgage Credit Directive to be introduced in the UK in 2016
Research Briefing
National Minimum Wage: volunteers and interns
Research Briefing
This paper contains labour market figures for parliamentary constituencies, as well as a summary of the latest national and regional statistics.
Research Briefing
Updated analysis of the Spending Review and Autumn Statement 2015.
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