Media ownership: the proposed 21st Century Fox/Sky merger
This Library briefing paper looks at the proposed merger of 21st Century Fox and Sky plc.…
Neighbourhood planning
The Localism Act 2011 allows parish councils and groups of people from the community, called neighbourhood forums, to formulate Neighbourhood…
What if there’s no Brexit deal?
What could happen if the EU and UK negotiators don’t agree a withdrawal agreement in time and the UK has…
Opposition Day Debate: Universal Credit
There will be an Opposition Day debate on a motion concerning Universal Credit. This will take place on Wednesday 17th…
Reducing stigma around eating disorders
A debate on Reducing stigma around eating disorders has been scheduled for 16 October 2018. This Westminster Hall debate will…
Ending exploitation in supermarket supply chains
A Backbench Business debate on Ending exploitation in supermarket supply chains is scheduled for Thursday 18 October. The subject for…
e-petition debate on a new independent body for the protection of racehorses
A debate will take place in Westminster Hall at 4.30pm on an e-petition for a new independent body for the…
Voting age
Under current legislation, a person must be 18 or over to vote in elections to the UK Parliament. This Note…
Idlib and the prospects for Syria
Idlib, the last stronghold of rebel forces in Syria, has been saved from a full on attack for now, but…
Master Trust regulation
Looks at provisions to regulate Master Trusts (a kind of pension scheme used by many employers for auto-enrolment) to be…
Components of GDP: Key Economic Indicators
Components of GDP: data on the components that make up GDP, including household consumption, government spending, investment, trade and output…
Reform of pension tax relief
Looks at the current debate on pension tax relief reform…
Social Care Funding
An Opposition Day debate on Social Care Funding is scheduled for 17 October 2018. This will take place in the…
Offensive Weapons Bill 2017-19 (HC Bill 232)
The Offensive Weapons Bill 2017-19 (HC Bill 232) was published on 20 June 2018. Third reading and Report stage are…
Trade: Key Economic Indicators
Latest statistics on UK’s trade performance and balance of payments.…