Economy Archives

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Productivity in the United Kingdom and the British Economy Beyond Austerity

Friday, 21 August, 2015

This Library Note provides background information on the approach set out in the Conservative Party manifesto to economic and fiscal policy and summarises recent forecasts for the economy. In addition, it provides background information on the UK’s productivity performance and summarises the main elements of, and both political and other reaction to, the Government’s productivity plan. It has been written to support the debates in the House of Lords on the subjects of the Government’s productivity plan and the ‘British economy beyond austerity’ scheduled to take place on 8 and 10 September 2015, respectively.
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Energy Bill [HL] (HL Bill 56 of 2015–16)

Friday, 17 July, 2015

This Library Note provides background reading in advance of the second reading of the Energy Bill [HL] in the House of Lords, on 22 July 2015.
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Debate on the Budget Statement

Thursday, 16 July, 2015

This Library Note provides background information on the Budget Statement which was delivered by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, on 8 July 2015. The Note provides a brief overview of some of the key Budget measures, before outlining the immediate reaction to the statement as expressed by members of the House of Commons and by a selection of organisations and commentators. It has been written to support the debate in the House of Lords on this subject scheduled to take place on 21 July 2015.
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China’s Stock Market ‘Crash’

Thursday, 16 July, 2015

This In Focus note examines China’s recent stock market ‘crash’. It also considers events leading up to the crash, China’s response to the crash and the potential impact on the wider economy.
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Greek Referendum on EU, ECB and IMF Bailout Proposals, 5 July 2015

Tuesday, 07 July, 2015

This In Focus Note provides information on the 5 July 2015 Referendum in Greece on whether to accept the terms of a bailout package offered by its creditors.
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Airports Act 1986 (Amendment) Bill [HL]

Tuesday, 16 June, 2015

This In Focus briefing provides background information in advance of the second reading in the House of Lords of the Airports Act 1986 (Amendment) Bill [HL] on 19 June 2015.
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Easter Trading Bill [HL]

Tuesday, 16 June, 2015

This In Focus briefing provides background information in advance of the second reading in the House of Lords of the Easter Trading Bill [HL] on 19 June 2015.
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Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill [HL] (HL Bill 1 of 2015–16)

Thursday, 04 June, 2015

This Note outlines the proposals for reform of combined authorities and local authorities set out in the Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill [HL].
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Women’s Economic Empowerment

Friday, 27 February, 2015

This Library Note provides background reading for Members in advance of the debate to be held on 5 March 2015 on 'Women’s Economic Empowerment both Nationally and Internationally'.
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Enabling Economic Leadership for Cities

Monday, 08 December, 2014

On 11 December 2014, the House of Lords is scheduled to debate the following motion: “that this House takes note of the case for enabling economic leadership for cities”.
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Global Development Goals in 2015

Friday, 05 December, 2014

On 11 December 2014, the House of Lords is scheduled to debate the following motion: “that this House takes note of the case for establishing new global development goals in 2015”.
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Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill (HL Bill 57 of session 2014–15)

Friday, 28 November, 2014

This Library Note provides background reading ahead of the Bill’s second reading in the House of Lords on 2 December 2014.
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Women Facing Homelessness, Domestic Violence and Social Exclusion

Monday, 03 November, 2014

On 6 November 2014, the House of Lords is scheduled to debate the following motion: “that this House takes note of women facing homelessness, domestic violence and social exclusion”.
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The Impact of Personal Indebtedness in United Kingdom Households, Especially on Children

Friday, 15 August, 2014

This Library Note was prepared for a debate in the House of Lords on the impact of personal indebtedness in UK households, especially on children, which was scheduled to take place on 17 July 2014, but was postponed to a future date.
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Polling Data on the Scottish Independence Referendum

Friday, 08 August, 2014

This Library Note—an update to a previous Note published on 23 June 2014—focuses on public opinion polling data in relation to the Scottish independence referendum.

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