Probate fees 2021
This Commons Library briefing paper deals with a Government proposal to establish a single fee of £273 for all applicants for probate to reflect the full cost of processing probate applications
Coronavirus: Adult social care key issues and sources
This briefing provides an overview of key issues facing the adult social care sector during the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak, and provides links to some of the key official guidance for the sector.
Death certification and medical examiners
This Commons Library briefing paper deals with the introduction of a medical examiner system in England and Wales to provide greater scrutiny of deaths that do not require investigation by a coroner
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Research Briefing
Domestic abuse: Support for victims and survivors
This paper explains the support available for victims and survivors of domestic abuse. This includes support from housing and social security agencies, and specialist domestic abuse support services such as Independent Domestic Violence Advisers (IDVAs) and refuges.
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Research Briefing
Asylum statistics
This briefing summarises statistics on asylum seekers in the UK and refugees who arrive through resettlement programmes.
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Debate Pack
Community champions
A debate on Community Champions will be held in Westminster Hall on Thursday 24 June 2021 at 1.30pm. The debate will be opened by Dr Lisa Cameron MP.
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Debate Pack
Effect of the covid-19 pandemic on religious and ethnic minority communities throughout the world
A Westminster Hall debate on the Effect of the covid-19 pandemic on religious and ethnic minority communities throughout the world has been scheduled for Tuesday 22 June at 9.25am. The debate has been initiated by Jim Shannon MP
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Debate Pack
Performance of Royal Mail
There will be a debate on the performance of Royal Mail in Westminster Hall on 3.15 on Thursday 17 June. The debate will be led by David Johnston MP.
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Insight
EU Settlement Scheme applications: Figures in final month
What we know about applications to the scheme and grants of status as the scheme draws to its official close.
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Research Briefing
Tackling loneliness
This briefing covers research into the prevalence, causes and impact of loneliness and interventions to address the issue. The focus is England with an overview of approaches in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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Research Briefing
Housing an ageing population: a reading list
The issue of how to house an ageing population now, and in the future, is a critical one. This paper presents a selection of publications on this topic.
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Research Briefing
Police and Crime Commissioners
This Library briefing describes the role and functions of Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs). It explains how they work with police chiefs and how they are held accountable.
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Research Briefing
Unemployment by ethnic background
This short paper summarises trends in unemployment rates and looks at how rates vary by ethnicity, age and gender.
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Research Briefing
Race and Ethnic Disparities
This Commons Library briefing paper discusses the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities and provides related statistical and policy analysis.
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Insight
EU structural funding: Will the UK Community Renewal Fund bridge the gap?
The Government has said £220 million will be made available in 2021/22 to begin to replace EU structural funding.
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