Research Briefing
Mortality in the UK
In the United Kingdom, there has been a long-term downward trend in both the number of deaths and the crude death rate. However, since 2011, both the number of deaths and the crude death rate have increased.
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Research Briefing
Housing cost element of Universal Credit and 18 to 21-year-olds
This briefing paper provides information on the decision to restrict entitlement to the housing cost element of Universal Credit for young people aged 18 to 21. On 29 March 2018 the Government announced that restrictions on accessing the housing element would be removed. Regulations have been laid - the relevant provisions will come into force on 31 December 2018.
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Insight
New homelessness statistics: What do they tell us?
We explore the latest homelessness statistics in England from MHCLG.
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Debate Pack
The use of section 21 evictions in the private rented sector
On 6 December 2018, there will be a Westminster Hall debate on the use of section 21 evictions in the private rented sector. The debate is scheduled to start at 1.30pm and the Member sponsoring this debate is Karen Buck MP.
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Insight
Housing targets: Can we predict future need?
The ONS's latest projections estimate that there will be an average of 159,000 new households per year, compared to 210,000 in the previous projections.
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Research Briefing
Water quality
This Commons Library Briefing Paper examines water quality in the UK, including EU requirements and potential impacts of Brexit. It sets out some key facts and figures for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, explains how water quality is measured and discusses action being taken by the Government to manage and improve water quality.
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Debate Pack
Homelessness among refugees
On 17 July 2018, there will be a Westminster Hall debate on Homelessness among refugees, sponsored by Kate Green MP. It is a two hour debate starting at 2:30pm. This landing page provides background information on housing support for people once they obtain refugee status, including some of the barriers they may face.
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Research Briefing
Starter Homes for First-Time Buyers (England)
This briefing paper explains the Coalition Government's starter homes initiative. The homes were to be available at a minimum 20% discount on market value to first-time buyers under the age of 40. The paper outlines legislative provisions in the Housing and Planning Act 2016 to enact the initiative, together with planning policy reforms and a £1.2 billion Starter Homes Land Fund to support starter homes delivery. No starter homes were built and the policy appears to have been replaced by First Homes. This paper is historic and will not be updated.
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Debate Pack
Government policy on reducing plastic waste in the maritime environment
MPs will debate Government policy on reducing plastic waste in the maritime environment on Wednesday 2 May 2018 in Westminster Hall between 2.30 and 4pm. The debate will be led by Mr Alistair Carmichael MP
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Research Briefing
Comparison of homelessness duties in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
A comparison of the legal frameworks for assisting homeless people in England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland. In this devolved policy area, divergent approaches are emerging from the four nations.
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Debate Pack
Investment in local infrastructure to secure new homes in the East Midlands
On 20 March 2018 there will be a debate in Westminster Hall on investment in local infrastructure to secure new homes in the East Midlands. The debate is sponsored by Lee Rowley MP.
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Research Briefing
Local Housing Allowance and the social rented sector
This Commons Library briefing paper provides background on the 2015 Government's intention to apply Local Housing Allowance rates to tenants in receipt of Housing Benefit in the social rented sector. On 25 October 2017, the Prime Minister said that this change would not go ahead as previously planned.
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