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Our explainers cover key subjects relating to our work, setting out key facts and figures and answering the most important questions about government.
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UK–EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement
The Institute’s initial analysis of the Brexit deal which governs the UK and EU's future trading and security relationship.
Official opposition
As the second largest party in the House of Commons, the Labour Party is the current official opposition.
UK-EU future relationship: EU preparations
On 31 December 2020, the UK will formally leave the EU’s single market and customs union and will begin trading with the EU on different terms.
Northern Ireland protocol: UK–EU Joint Committee December agreement
The Joint Committee announced on 8 December that it had reached agreement.
Amber Rudd
Amber Rudd reflects on her time working with three different prime ministers, the implications of the EU referendum and resigning as home secretary.
Barnett formula
The Barnett formula is used by the UK Treasury to calculate the annual block grants for the Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish governments.
UK–EU future relationship: UK ratification
On 24 December, the UK and EU reached an agreement to govern their future trading and security relationship from the end of the Brexit transition peri
Coronavirus: how countries supported wages during the pandemic
This explainer summarises how different countries supported wages during the pandemic, and how those schemes developed and changed during the crisis.
Trade: the UK landbridge
The UK landbridge refers to the route that connects the Republic of Ireland to the rest of the EU via mainland Britain’s road and ports network.
Jeremy Wright
Jeremy Wright reflects on giving legal advice to government, the styles of different PMs and the importance of DCMS as an economic department.