Between February and June 2022, multiple vaccine-like-type-2 poliovirus isolates were collected from the London Beckton Sewage Treatment Works. This briefing paper sets out information about polio disease and the response of the UK Government and the UK Health Security Agency.
Providing adequate ventilation is an important means of reducing the risk of Covid-19 transmission. this briefing discusses the scientific evidence and the UK government's policy on ventilation.
The WHO is negotiating a treaty on pandemic preparedness. The briefing outlines what has been proposed, where negotiations are up to, and what comes next.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 9.30am on Tuesday 26 April 2022 on progress towards the Government's Smokefree 2030 ambition. The subject for the debate has been nominated by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Bob Blackman MP and Mary Kelly Foy MP.
Debate Pack
A backbench business debate on the impact of Long Covid on the UK Workforce will take place in the House of Commons Chamber on Thursday 24 March 2022.
Research Briefing
This paper answers common questions about how international travel from and to England is currently affected by restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Research Briefing
A briefing paper on some "key issues" in the forthcoming elections to the Northern Ireland Assembly
Research Briefing
This page provides an overview of the Government's strategy on Living with Covid-19 and a summary of the relevant policy changes.
Research Briefing
This briefing paper deals with the UK Government’s consultation on the Gender Recognition Act 2004 and, more briefly, with the consultations conducted by the Scottish Government. These consultations asked whether the process for transgender people to gain legal recognition in their acquired gender should be reformed.
Research Briefing
This briefing paper considers suicide prevention policies and strategies throughout the UK. It outlines national and local approaches to prevention policy in some key policy areas.
Debate Pack
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the 'Office for Health Improvement and Disparities and health inequalities' at 2:30pm on Wednesday 26 January 2022. Peter Dowd MP will open the debate.
Research Briefing
This paper examines the growth in short-term lettings and calls for greater regulation of the sector in England. It provides a brief overview of the regulatory approaches in other countries.
Research Briefing
In this briefing, we set out responses to FAQs about demonstrating Covid status (otherwise called Covid status certification or vaccine passports) and use of the NHS Covid Pass in England.
Research Briefing
This page provides an overview of what is known about the Omicron variant so far and a summary of the UK Government's response.
Research Briefing
Covid-19 status certification (also referred to as a "vaccine passport") has been proposed as a means of reducing the risk of transmitting the Covid-19 virus in a number of settings. This briefing explores the Government's policy on certification. It also provides discussion on the scientific evidence and other issues associated with the use of certification.
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