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Coronavirus and the Economy

Thursday, 28 May, 2020

Coronavirus (Covid-19) has had major implications for the UK economy. There have been debates about a number of possible changes to economic policy when the UK enters the recovery phase. These include: possible major reforms to fiscal policy; whether the Government should facilitate the reallocation of jobs and capital away from the hardest hit sectors of the economy; what measures could be taken if the virus exacerbates inequalities in the UK; and whether the recovery is an opportunity to bring about fundamental changes in the economy and society.
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Covid-19: Private Sector Contribution

Friday, 15 May, 2020

Much of the private sector has been badly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. However, there have been a range of examples of the private sector mobilising to assist with the efforts to combat the spread of the coronavirus and mitigate its impacts.
In Focus

Moving towards equal pay: Closing the gender pay gap

Thursday, 07 May, 2020
- In Focus
- Employment
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UK banks and coronavirus policy responses

Thursday, 02 April, 2020

This article considers the role of the banking sector in the UK’s response to coronavirus. It describes key policy announcements in relation to the banks, many of which are intended to support the wider economy. It also reports some ways in which the banks themselves have responded, including on overdrafts and branch opening hours. Finally, it summarises some criticisms of the sector’s activities in relation to the pandemic.
- In Focus
- Business
- Coronavirus
- Economy
- Employment
Research Briefing

Spring Budget 2020

Friday, 13 March, 2020

The Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered the first budget since the 2019 election on 11 March 2020. It contained a series of measures to counteract threats from the coronavirus (COVID-19). The Chancellor also announced changes to taxation policy and an increase in public spending.
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Green Economy: Promoting Resource Efficiency and Zero Carbon Usage

Thursday, 05 March, 2020

Is it possible to grow the economy and protect the environment?
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Social Mobility

Wednesday, 22 January, 2020

This House of Lords Library Briefing contains a selection of material relevant for the forthcoming question for short debate on Social Mobility on 29 January 2020.
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Queen’s Speech January 2020: Debate in the House of Lords Day 3

Friday, 03 January, 2020

This House of Lords Library Briefing has been published ahead of day 3 of the Lords debate on the December 2019 Queen’s Speech, covering the following subjects: economic affairs, business and public services
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Historical Institutional Abuse (Northern Ireland) Bill [HL]: Briefing for Lords Stages

Wednesday, 23 October, 2019

This House of Lords Library Briefing has been prepared in advance of the second reading in the House of Lords of the Historical Institutional Abuse (Northern Ireland) Bill [HL].
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Vocational Education and Training in Secondary Schools

Tuesday, 22 October, 2019

This House of Lords Library Briefing contains a selection of material relevant for the forthcoming question for short debate on vocational education and training in secondary schools.
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Queen’s Speech: Debate in the House of Lords Day 3

Thursday, 10 October, 2019

This House of Lords Library Briefing has been published ahead of day 3 of the Lords debate on the Queen’s Speech, covering the following subjects: economic affairs, business, agriculture, environment, energy and transport.
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House of Lords Rural Economy Committee Report: Time for a Strategy for the Rural Economy

Thursday, 03 October, 2019

On 8 October 2019 Lord Foster of Bath (Liberal Democrat) is due to move that “this House takes note of the Report from the Select Committee on the Rural Economy Time for a strategy for the rural economy”. The report was published in April 2019, and the Government responded in July 2019. This briefing provides a short summary of the key elements of the report and responses, and a selection of further information on the topic of the rural economy.
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Trade Unions, Collective Action and the 100th Anniversary of the International Labour Organization

Thursday, 11 July, 2019

This House of Lords Library Briefing has been prepared in advance of the debate due to take place on 18 July 2019. Lord Jordan (Labour) is to move that “this House takes note of the future of trade unions; and of wider industry representation, solidarity and collective action; and of the 100th anniversary of the International Labour Organization”.
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Apollo Moon Landing: 50th Anniversary

Tuesday, 09 July, 2019

This House of Lords Library Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant for the forthcoming question for short debate on the 50th anniversary of the first Apollo moon landing on 20 July 1969.
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Job Security, Inequality and Mental Illness

Friday, 28 June, 2019

This House of Lords Library Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant for the forthcoming question for short debate on the impact of job security and reducing inequality on mental health.

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