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.
Progress towards the Government’s Levelling Up Missions in the East of England
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on Progress towards the Government’s Levelling Up Missions in the East of England on Tuesday 31 January at 9:30am
Planning policy
A Westminster Hall debate on planning policy has been scheduled for 3.00pm on Thursday 26 January 2023. The subject for the debate was selected by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Mr Bob Seely MP.
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Research Briefing
Local growth funds
This briefing is a short summary of current government administered funds designed to support local economic growth.
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Research Briefing
Housing Market: Key Economic Indicators
Data on house prices, mortgage approvals and house-building.
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Constituency Casework
Finding funding for disability aids
How can constituents find funding for disability equipment like wheelchairs.
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Research Briefing
Local Growth Deals
This note looks at the creation of the Single Local Growth Fund and the process of allocating Growth Deal funding to Local Enterprise Partnerships.
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Research Briefing
Leasehold high-rise flats: Who pays for fire safety work?
This paper considers who's responsible for paying for fire safety works on blocks of flats in the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire.
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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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Constituency Casework
Helping tenants with damp and mouldy housing (England)
A short guide to tenants’ rights when living in damp and mouldy homes and Government action to address this issue.
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Research Briefing
Leasehold and commonhold reform
This paper considers trends in leasehold ownership, ongoing problems associated with the sector, and Government plans for future legislation.
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Research Briefing
Stamp Duty Land Tax (Reduction) Bill 2022-23
The Stamp Duty Land Tax (Reduction) Bill 2022-23 is scheduled for all remaining stages on 10 January 2023. The Bill would reduce the amount of SDLT paid by many house buyers up to 31 March 2025.
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Research Briefing
Housing conditions in the private rented sector (England)
This briefing covers private rented sector housing conditions. It explains the legislative framework, identifies key issues and outlines proposals for reform.
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Data Dashboard
Constituency data: house prices
Constituency-level data on house prices and an indicator of the affordability of house prices in each area
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Research Briefing
Housing and the cost of living
This paper considers the impact of inflation on rent and mortgage payments and the Government response.
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