A debate has been scheduled for 1.30pm on 30 January in the Commons Chamber on medicinal cannabis. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Jim Shannon MP.
A debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall for 2.30pm on 29 January on housing targets in rural areas. The debate will be opened by Damien Hinds MP.
The Electoral Commission oversees UK elections and political finance. Public approval of the commission is high, but reviews have proposed potential reforms.
Research Briefing
The Water (Special Measures) Bill was introduced in the House of Lords on 4 September 2024, and was amended at committee stage and report stage. It was introduced in the House of Commons on 27 November 2024 and was amended at committee stage. Both report stage and third reading are scheduled for 28 January 2025. The bill is intended to address poor performance from water companies.
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Since 2014 the UK government has had a cap on welfare spending. Here we explain how the cap is set and assessed. We also look at how the cap has changed.
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A debate on speech and language therapy will take place in Westminster Hall on 27 January 2025. The subject for this debate was determined by the Petitions Committee and the debate will be led by Dave Robertson MP.
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Employment data tells us about the strength of the labour market. Find the latest data on UK employment levels and rates.
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This briefing provides an overview of reforms to the technical education system in England through the introduction of new T Level qualifications.
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A Westminster Hall debate on road safety for young drivers is scheduled for Tuesday 28 January 2025, from 9:30am to 11:00am. The debate will be led by Julia Buckley MP (Labour, Shrewsbury).
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A Westminster Hall debate on SME participation in defence procurement is scheduled for Tuesday 28 January 2025, from 4:30pm to 5:30pm. The debate will be led by Alan Strickland MP.
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There will be a Westminster Hall debate on Outsourcing by Government Departments on Wednesday 29th January at 9:30am. The debate will be opened by Andy McDonald MP.
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There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the potential merits of a Youth Mobility Scheme between the EU and the UK on 29 January 2025, led by Sarah Olney MP.
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A debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall for 3pm on 23 January on innovation in the field of rare retinal disease. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Jim Shannon MP.
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Construction work to repair buildings, including historic churches, is charged VAT at the 20% standard rate. The Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme provides grants to mitigate the VAT costs for these repairs.
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The public finances include government borrowing and debt. Find the latest data on UK borrowing and debt as well as forecasts for the future.
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