Economy & Business Archives

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Black and Minority Ethnic People in the Workplace in Britain

Friday, 29 April, 2016

This Lords Library briefing presents information on the recently announced review to examine the progression of black and ethnic minority (BME) people within the labour market. It also sets out commentary from a selection of external bodies and the findings from a Government review into BME progression in the civil service. Finally, the briefing references various statistical sources of information on employment by BME status.
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Rural Economy: Key Statistics and Recent Developments

Friday, 22 April, 2016

This Lords Library briefing provides key statistics on the rural economy and a summary recent developments.
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High Speed Rail (London–West Midlands) Bill: Briefing for Lords Stages

Wednesday, 06 April, 2016

This Lords Library briefing provides a short overview of the contents of the HS2 Bill and its progress in the House of Commons.
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2016 Budget: Overview and Reactions

Friday, 18 March, 2016

This Lords Library briefing provides a summary of 2016 Budget announcements and the immediate reaction.
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Driving Instructors (Registration) Bill: Briefing for Lords Stages

Tuesday, 08 March, 2016

This House of Lords Library briefing provides background information in advance of the second reading of the Driving Instructors (Registration) Bill in the House of Lords on Friday 11 March 2016.
- Research Briefing
- Transport
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Schengen Agreement: A Short History

Monday, 07 March, 2016

This House of Lords Library briefing sets out a short history of the Schengen Agreement and provides a timeline for major events in its development. It also provides further information on recent developments, including the temporary reintroduction of border controls by member states in response to recent increases in refugees and migrants from outside of the Schengen Area and in response to the terror attacks in Paris in November 2015.
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Riot Compensation Bill 2015–16: Briefing for Lords Stages

Monday, 22 February, 2016

This House of Lords Library briefing provides background information in advance of the second reading of the Riot Compensation Bill in the House of Lords on 26 February 2016.
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Civilian Drones

Wednesday, 10 February, 2016

This House of Lords Library briefing considers the increasing use of civilian drones and the regulations governing their use.
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Road Traffic Act 1988 (Alcohol Limits) (Amendment) Bill [HL]

Tuesday, 26 January, 2016

This House of Lords Library briefing provides information in support of the House of Lords consideration of the private member’s bill, Road Traffic Act 1988 (Alcohol Limits) (Amendment) Bill [HL].
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- Transport
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Housing and Planning Bill 2015–16: Briefing for Lords Stages

Friday, 22 January, 2016

This Lords Library briefing provides information in support of the House of Lords consideration of the Housing and Planning Bill.
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Work of the Ad Hoc Committees in 2013–14

Wednesday, 20 January, 2016

This House of Lords Library briefing provides an overview of the work of the five ad hoc Lords Select Committees which reported in the 2013–14 session.
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Immigration Bill 2015-16: Briefing for Lords Stages

Wednesday, 16 December, 2015

This briefing provides information in support of the House of Lords consideration of the Immigration Bill.
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UK Economy: Summary of Key Figures following the 2015 Autumn Statement

Monday, 30 November, 2015

This In Focus provides key economic figures following the 2015 Autumn Statement.
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- Economy
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United Kingdom’s Role in Supporting International Security and Stability

Friday, 27 November, 2015

This Library Note has been prepared in advance of the debate in the House of Lords on 3 December 2015: "that this House takes note of the United Kingdom’s role in supporting international security and stability in the light of the Strategic Defence and Security Review".
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Trade Union Bill (HL Bill 74 of 2015–16)

Friday, 20 November, 2015

This briefing provides information in support of the House of Lords consideration of the Trade Union Bill.
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- Employment

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