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Leaving the European Union Aviation Safety Agency

Thursday, 12 March, 2020

The Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, has recently said in an interview that the UK will leave the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) at the end of the UK’s transition period with the EU. This statement has been criticised by industry bodies, such as the ADS, who have stated that continued participation in EASA is their top priority. The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has said it is prepared to take over responsibilities currently undertaken by EASA.
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- Transport
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Budget and the spending review

Tuesday, 10 March, 2020

Spending reviews set out the Government’s plan for much of its expenditure over the following few years. This article summarises the current position in the spending review cycle. It also describes how reviews relate to budgets, which take place more frequently, and to fiscal rules, which set targets for overall government debt and deficit. Finally, it considers the possible impact of coronavirus on these three elements of fiscal policy.
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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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High Speed Rail: Route, Speed and Station Locations

Thursday, 05 March, 2020

Following the Government’s confirmation that HS2 will proceed, this briefing looks at current options for the route, the speed and the station locations of the project.
- Research Briefing
- Transport
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Wellbeing as an Indicator of National Performance

Thursday, 05 March, 2020

Many countries, including the UK, have developed ways of measuring national wellbeing to complement gross domestic product as the main indicator of national performance. Proponents argue wellbeing data can help in identifying government spending priorities and evaluating which interventions are successful in improving people’s lives. There are calls for a wellbeing approach to be better embedded in policymaking.
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Wellbeing of Future Generations Bill [HL]: Briefing for Lords Stages

Tuesday, 03 March, 2020

This House of Lords Library briefing provides information on the Wellbeing of Future Generations Bill [HL] in advance of its second reading, due to take place in the House of Lords on 13 March 2020.
In Focus

Budget 2020: fiscal rules and government borrowing

Thursday, 27 February, 2020

Fiscal rules aim to keep public spending and the national debt sustainable by setting limits on, for example, the budget deficit. This article considers the history of fiscal rules in the UK, and criticisms of them. It also looks at the new Government’s possible approach, given statements in election manifesto and the December 2019 Queen’s Speech. The budget, on 11 March 2020, may set out the new fiscal rules.
- In Focus
- Economy
Current Affairs Digest

Current Affairs Digest: Economics (February 2020)

Thursday, 27 February, 2020

Catch-up on economic articles you may have missed from February 2020, including on the link between quality of work and health.
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Public Service Broadcasting: Impact on the Economy and Creative Culture

Wednesday, 26 February, 2020

This House of Lords Library Briefing has been prepared ahead of a debate on 5 March 2020 in the House of Lords on the following motion: Lord Young of Norwood Green to move that this House takes note of the role of the BBC and public service broadcasting to the United Kingdom’s economy and creative culture.
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NHS Funding Bill: Briefing for Lords Stages

Tuesday, 11 February, 2020

This House of Lords Library Briefing provides information on the NHS Funding Bill in advance of its second reading and remaining stages, due to take place in the House of Lords on 26 February 2020.
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Trade Standards Commission

Tuesday, 11 February, 2020

This House of Lords Library briefing contains a selection of material relevant for the forthcoming question for short debate on 25 February 2020 on what steps the Government are taking to establish a trade standards commission in advance of negotiating trade deals.
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Smart Motorways

Thursday, 06 February, 2020

This House of Lords Library briefing contains a selection of material relevant for the forthcoming question for short debate on the safety of smart motorways on 13 February 2020.
- Research Briefing
- Transport
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Fisheries Bill [HL]: Briefing for Lords Stages

Thursday, 06 February, 2020

This House of Lords Library Briefing has been prepared in advance of the second reading of the Fisheries Bill [HL], scheduled to take place on 11 February 2020.
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Reversing the Beeching Closures: Full Steam Ahead?

Thursday, 06 February, 2020

This House of Lords Library briefing provides background information on recent government announcements relating to the restoration of rail lines closed in the latter half of the twentieth century.
- Research Briefing
- Transport
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Cairncross Review: A Sustainable Future for Journalism

Thursday, 30 January, 2020

This House of Lords Library Briefing contains a selection of material relevant for the forthcoming question for short debate on the Cairncross Review on 6 February 2020.

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