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    Debate Pack

    Future eligibility for free school meals and the pupil premium

    There will be a debate entitled "Future eligibility for free school meals and the pupil premium". This will be led by Mrs Sharon Hodgson MP and will take place in Westminster Hall at 4.30pm on Tuesday 6th February 2017, lasting for one hour.

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    Research Briefing

    Age-related personal allowance

    All taxpayers are entitled to receive a personal allowance to set against their income for tax purposes. Individuals aged 65 and over have been entitled to receive an additional allowance; an extra addition has been made for those age 75 and over. This note gives details of the allowance and the Coalition Government's decision, first announced in Budget 2012, to phase it out from 2013/14.

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    Research Briefing

    The UK-EU trade deal: financial services

    On Christmas Eve 2020, the UK Government announced that a trade deal had been reached with the EU. This short note describes the deal's provisions on financial services.

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    Research Briefing

    The August 2011 riots: a statistical summary

    This article, published in October 2011, provides a summary of the Ministry of Justice statistical updates produced throughout August and September on those brought before the courts, for offences relating to this public disorder. In October 2011 more detailed statistical publications were released relating to the offences committed and offenders prosecuted.

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    Research Briefing

    The Benefit Cap

    This House of Commons Library briefing paper explains how the household benefit cap operates and considers evidence of its impact to date. It also covers the reductions in the benefit cap being phased in from 7 November 2016, and their likely impact.

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    Debate Pack

    Carers

    On Thursday 9 June, MPs will take part in a debate on Carers. This debate was recommended by the Backbench Business Committee following a representation from Mims Davies MP. This House of Commons Library debate pack provides an overview of the issues, relevant reports and Parliamentary and media coverage.

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    Research Briefing

    Local Elections 2018

    This briefing paper contains detailed results and analysis of the 2018 Local Elections, held on 3 May. It provides election results by party & local authority, as well as analysis of estimated national equivalent vote share, party affiliation of councillors, historic council control, and more.

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    Research Briefing

    Youth Contract

    The Youth Contract is a package of schemes, including Apprenticeship Grants for Employers and work experience. aimed at helping young people into sustained employment.

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    Debate Pack

    Effect of Welfare Reform and Work Act 2016

    This House of Commons Library briefing page has been prepared in advance of a debate entitled "Effect of Welfare Reform and Work Act 2016", which will be led by Dr Philippa Whitford MP. It will take place in Westminster Hall on Wednesday 21st March 2018 at 9.30am.

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    Research Briefing

    Afghanistan 2017

    The Western commitment to propping up the Afghan Government is increasing again.

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    Insight

    Family reunion rights and the EU (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill

    Clause 37 of the EU (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill. This may impact family reunion rights for unaccompanied children who claim asylum in the EU/UK post-Brexit. This Insight explains Clause 37.

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    Research Briefing

    Pension Credit – background

    Looks at at the introduction of Pension Credit and its development to December 2011

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    Insight

    Migrants crossing the English Channel

    The number of migrants attempting to cross the English Channel in small boats has risen sharply this year compared with 2018.