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Fortifying the fiscal framework: Lords Economic Affairs Committee report
In April 2026, the House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee published a report on the UK’s fiscal framework which said the UK was on a path to unsustainable debt. It urged the government to introduce a rule to ensure debt falls in normal times and to commit to a larger fiscal buffer. The government said its rules strike an appropriate balance and its fiscal buffer provides flexibility against future shocks.
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UK video games industry: Overview
The video game Grand Theft Auto 6 is predicted to be one of the biggest media releases of all time when it is released next month. The game has been partly developed in the UK. This briefing highlights the contribution of the UK video games industry to the economy and the challenges it faces, including games being developed in the UK but then published and distributed by companies based overseas.
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Undersea cables: Threats to the UK’s infrastructure
Undersea cables connect countries and continents and form the ‘backbone’ of the global internet. Up to 99% of the world’s telecommunications data runs through such cables, including financial transactions. The UK is reliant on such cables. However, concerns have been raised in recent years that these cables could be targeted by hostile parties, particularly in times of conflict. This briefing explores the threats posed to the UK’s undersea cables and government action to protect them.
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