The Cladding External Wall System (EWS)
EWS1 forms may be required when selling/re-mortgaging leasehold flats in blocks. Find out about the EWS process and associated issues here.
Sanctions against Russia
In response to Russian military action in Ukraine, Western allies and other partners across the globe have imposed an unprecedented package of coordinated sanctions against Russia. What has been announced so far and are further measures likely? This briefing paper should be taken as correct at the time of writing.
Progress on UK free trade agreement negotiations
This short briefing summarises the UK's progress in negotiating new free trade agreements.
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Research Briefing
Retail sales: Key Economic Indicators
Retail sales: key indicators on the value of retail sales.
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Research Briefing
The Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill
This briefing explains the background and main provisions of the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill 2021-22.
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Research Briefing
Financial inclusion
This briefing paper looks at the concept of financial inclusion. It examines different meanings of this concept and how it has developed in Government policy since the late 1990s.
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Research Briefing
British Steel Pension Scheme
Looks at the 'time to choose' exercise carried out when the British Steel Pension Scheme was restructured in 2017/18, and the following reviews and redress scheme
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Debate Pack
Social housing and building safety
There will be a general debate on social housing and building safety in the House of Commons chamber on 9 June 2022.
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Research Briefing
Further education funding in England
This briefing explains the different systems of funding available to further education providers in England, examines recent funding announcements and trends, and considers some related issues facing the further education sector.
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Debate Pack
Funding levels for diplomatic staff in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
A Westminster Hall debate on Funding levels for diplomatic staff in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is scheduled for Tuesday 24 May 2022, from 9.30am to 11.00am. The debate will be led by Valerie Vaz MP.
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Research Briefing
Taxation of road fuels
This Commons Library briefing discusses the approach of Labour, Coalition and Conservative Governments since 2010 to taxing road fuels.
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Research Briefing
Public Order Bill, Bill 008 of 2022-23
The Public Order Bill is scheduled to have its second reading on 23 May 2022. This briefing provides background to the Bill, an overview of its main provisions, and analysis of its proposals.
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Research Briefing
The Conference on the Future of Europe: proposals and next steps
This briefing paper give an overview of the work of the EU Conference on the Future of Europe, what it proposed and possible next steps.
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Research Briefing
Rising cost of living in the UK
This briefing gives an overview of rising prices, particularly food, energy and fuel prices, including the potential effect of the conflict in Ukraine. It outlines Government support as well as how rising prices, interest rates and other policies which will affect household budgets.
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