Research Briefing
Changes to legal migration rules for family and work visas in 2024
Answers to some frequently asked questions about immigration changes in 2024, including to the minimum income to sponsor a spouse/partner visa.
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Research Briefing
The UK aid budget and support for refugees in the UK, 2022 to 2024
The UK spent £4.2 billion, or 28% of its aid budget, supporting refugees in the UK in 2023. This drew criticism from aid groups. What is the government response?
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Debate Pack
Disability History Month
A Westminster Hall debate on Disability History Month is scheduled for Thursday 12 December 2024 at 1.30pm. The debate will be led by Jen Craft MP.
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Research Briefing
Special visa schemes for Ukrainians
Since early 2022, Ukrainians have been able to take up temporary residence in the UK under Homes for Ukraine and other bespoke visa programmes.
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Debate Pack
Lord Etherton’s independent review into the treatment of LGBT veterans
A debate on Lord Etherton’s independent review into the treatment of LGBT veterans will take place on Thursday 12 December 2024, in the House of Commons chamber.
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Insight
A new specific offence of assaulting a shopworker
The government’s proposed new offence would be part of the Crime and Policing Bill announced in the King’s Speech, but it hasn’t yet been introduced to Parliament.
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Research Briefing
Unauthorised migration: Timeline and overview of UK-French co-operation
The UK and France have agreements to address unauthorised migration, including by small boats.
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Research Briefing
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill 2024-25
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill 2024-25 was introduced in the House of Commons on 12 September 2024.
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Research Briefing
Unauthorised migration: UK returns agreements with other countries
With which countries does the UK have returns agreements for the removal of people here without permission?
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Constituency casework
Post-16 transport for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in England
Find out what duties local authorities have to provide transport for young people with SEND, how to appeal decisions, and what support is available.
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Research Briefing
Sharia-compliant alternative student finance
This briefing explains where the government is up to with plans to introduce Sharia-compliant student finance in England.
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Research Briefing
A short introduction to equality law and policy
This briefing provides an overview of equality law, summarising the main concepts and the role of the Equality and Human Rights Commission.
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Research Briefing
Misuse of drugs: regulation and enforcement
Current UK legislation to control drugs, the enforcement of drug laws and calls for reform to the classification of drugs in the UK.
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Research Briefing
Migration statistics
This Commons Library briefing paper is a guide to understanding UK migration statistics. It explains the concepts and methods used in measuring migration and sets out a range of data on migration in the UK and in European Union countries.
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Debate Pack
Debate on the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report
A general debate on the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report is scheduled for 2 December 2024 in the Commons Chamber.
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