Research Briefing
Trade unions and industrial relations
This briefing covers the rules governing trade unions, the rights of union members, collective bargaining, strikes and other industrial action
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Debate Pack
e-petition debate on allowances and tax arrangements for foster carers
There will be a debate relating to an epetition on allowances and tax arrangements for foster carers. This debate will take place in Westminster Hall on 15 January 2024, and will be led by Martyn Day MP.
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Debate Pack
Musculoskeletal conditions and employment
A Westminster Hall debate on musculoskeletal conditions and employment will take place on Wednesday 10 January 2024, from 09.30am. The debate will be led by Margaret Greenwood MP.
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Research Briefing
National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) Bill 2023-24
The National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) Bill [Bill 12 of 2023-24] was introduced on 23 November 2023.
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Research Briefing
Suicide prevention: Policy and strategy
This briefing paper considers suicide prevention policies and strategies throughout the UK. It outlines national and local approaches to prevention policy in some key policy areas.
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Research Briefing
Business rates: Reliefs and grants
Reliefs available to ratepayers on business rate bills in England
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Debate Pack
Fatalities in childbirth and statutory leave and pay
A Westminster Hall debate on Fatalities in childbirth and statutory leave and pay will take place on Wednesday 6 December 2023, from 4.30pm.
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Debate Pack
Public registers of beneficial ownership in the Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies
A debate on the implementation of public registers of beneficial ownership in the UK’s Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies will take place on Thursday 7 December 2023, in the House of Commons Chamber. The debate has been scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Dame Margaret Hodge MP
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Research Briefing
Students and the rising cost of living
This briefing explains how the rising cost of living has affected further and higher education students in the UK.
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Research Briefing
Autumn Statement 2023: A summary
A summary of the announcements in the 2023 Autumn Statement and an overview of the latest economic forecasts.
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Debate Pack
Fertility treatment and workplace rights
A Westminster Hall debate was scheduled for 9.30 am on 22 November 2023 on fertility treatment and workplace rights. The debate was to be opened by Angela Crawley MP.
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Research Briefing
Autumn Statement 2023: Background briefing
Ahead of the 2023 Autumn Statement on 22 November, this briefing looks at the UK’s economic situation, economic forecasts and the public finances.
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Debate Pack
E-petitions debate: Pay and financial support for healthcare students
Information for the debate on e-petitions 610557, 616557, and 619609, which all relate to pay and financial support for nursing and healthcare students. A three-hour debate is scheduled in Westminster Hall for 20 November and will be led by Marsha De Cordova.
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Research Briefing
Whistleblowing and gagging clauses
This briefing covers legal protections for workers who whistleblow, including in the NHS, as well as attempts to silence workers using settlement agreements
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Research Briefing
Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill – Lords Stages and Amendments
The Bill is scheduled for consideration of Lords amendments on 20 October 2023. This briefing covers significant amendments made during Lords stages
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