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Economy

  • Research Briefing

    Impact of the Shortage of Housing on Young People

    Thursday, 27 October, 2016

    This House of Lords Library briefing presents an overview of housing in the UK, including statistics on housing supply and demand. It considers some of the causes of the housing shortage and explores recent reports that have sought to identify the impact of the housing market on young people. It concludes with a brief summary of government policy in this area.

    • Research Briefing
    • Economy
    • Housing
    • Immigration
  • Research Briefing

    Government Plans to Promote Social Mobility

    Friday, 21 October, 2016

    Ahead of the debate on 27 October 2016 on the Government’s plans to promote social mobility, this Library briefing provides an overview of recent Government announcements in this area and concludes with a discussion of different views on social mobility.

    • Research Briefing
    • Economy
    • Education
  • Research Briefing

    Fragile States: Effects of Conflict

    Friday, 09 September, 2016

    This Lords Library briefing provides information on fragile states and the effects of conflict, including information on widows.

    • Research Briefing
    • Economy
    • Foreign Policy
    • Government
    • Justice
  • Research Briefing

    Tackling Drug-Resistant Infections Globally

    Wednesday, 07 September, 2016

    This House of Lords Library briefing has been prepared for the debate in the House of Lords on the final report of the Review on Antimicrobial Resistance, Tackling Drug-resistant Infections Globally: Final Report and Recommendations, scheduled for 15 September 2016.

    • Research Briefing
    • Economy
    • Health
  • Research Briefing

    Lobbying (Transparency) Bill [HL]: Briefing for Lords Stages

    Monday, 05 September, 2016

    This House of Lords Library briefing provides background information in advance of the second reading of the Lobbying (Transparency) Bill [HL] in the House of Lords on Friday 9 September.

    • Research Briefing
    • Business
    • Communities
    • Economy
    • Government
    • House of Lords
    • Parliament
  • Research Briefing

    Budget Responsibility and National Audit (Fiscal Mandate) Bill [HL]: Briefing for Lords Stages

    Wednesday, 31 August, 2016

    This House of Lords Library briefing provides background information in advance of the second reading of the Budget Responsibility and National Audit (Fiscal Mandate) Bill in the House of Lords on Friday 9 September 2016.

    • Research Briefing
    • Economy
  • Research Briefing

    UK-Commonwealth Trade

    Friday, 05 August, 2016

    This House of Lords Library briefing examines the trade relationship between the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth countries. It provides a brief overview of UK trade, including information on its largest export market and largest source of imports. It then discusses Commonwealth trade, focussing on intra-Commonwealth trade. Finally it examines UK-Commonwealth trade relations and summarises a range of recent statements and commentary pertaining to the future of those trade relationships in the context of the European Union referendum result.

    • Research Briefing
    • Economy
    • Foreign Policy
  • Research Briefing

    Living Conditions, Health and Wellbeing of Palestinian Children

    Friday, 15 July, 2016

    This House of Lords Library briefing has been withdrawn pending revision.

    • Research Briefing
    • Economy
    • Foreign Policy
  • Research Briefing

    Causes of Poverty in the United Kingdom

    Thursday, 07 July, 2016

    This House of Lords Library briefing has been prepared ahead of a debate that is scheduled to take place in the House on 14 July 2016 on the following motion: “[...] that this House takes note of the case for tackling the causes of poverty in the United Kingdom”.

    • Research Briefing
    • Economy
  • Research Briefing

    Queen’s Speech 2016 Day 2: Foreign and European Affairs, International Development and Defence

    Thursday, 12 May, 2016

    The House of Lords is due to debate the Queen’s Speech over four days between 19 and 25 May 2016. This briefing is one of four prepared by the House of Lords Library to cover the themes of each day of debate.

    • Research Briefing
    • Agriculture & Farming
    • Brexit & the EU
    • Defence
    • Economy
    • Foreign Policy
    • Government
    • International Law
    • Justice
    • Security
  • Research Briefing

    Queen’s Speech 2016 Day 1: Business, Culture, Education, Health and Welfare

    Thursday, 12 May, 2016

    The House of Lords is due to debate the Queen’s Speech over four days between 19 and 25 May 2016. This briefing is one of four prepared by the House of Lords Library to cover the themes of each day of debate.

    • Research Briefing
    • Business
    • Culture, Media & Sport
    • Economy
    • Education
    • Families & Social Services
    • Health
  • Research Briefing

    Queen’s Speech 2016 Day 4: Economic Affairs, Energy, Environment, Local Government and Transport

    Thursday, 12 May, 2016

    The House of Lords is due to debate the Queen’s Speech over four days between 19 and 25 May 2016. This briefing is one of four prepared by the House of Lords Library to cover the themes of each day of debate.

    • Research Briefing
    • Agriculture & Farming
    • Economy
    • Energy
    • Environment
    • Housing
    • Local Government
    • Transport
  • Research Briefing

    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.

    • Research Briefing
    • Agriculture & Farming
    • Communities
    • Economy
    • Employment
    • Environment
  • Research Briefing

    2016 Budget: Overview and Reactions

    Friday, 18 March, 2016

    This Lords Library briefing provides a summary of 2016 Budget announcements and the immediate reaction.

    • Research Briefing
    • Business
    • Economy
    • Employment
  • Research Briefing

    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.

    • Research Briefing
    • Crime
    • Economy

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