Research Briefing
Intergovernmental relations in the United Kingdom
An overview of relations - formal and informal - between the four governments of the United Kingdom, something known as intergovernmental relations (IGR)
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Insight
What happens if a council goes bankrupt?
A ‘section 114 notice’ means a council cannot make new spending commitments. What options do councils have if this happens?
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Research Briefing
King Charles III: First year of the reign
A briefing paper on the first year of the reign of King Charles III, with a focus on constitutional and ceremonial events which have taken place between the King's accession in September 2022 and Accession Day in September 2023.
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Research Briefing
Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023
The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act gives ministers and devolved authorities substantial powers to change the law accumulated during the UK's membership of the EU.
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Research Briefing
Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill 2022-2023
The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill would end Troubles-related legal proceedings and give conditional immunity to those cooperating with investigations by a new independent commission
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Research Briefing
Northern Ireland Budget (No. 2) Bill 2022-23
A briefing paper on the Northern Ireland Budget (No. 2) Bill 2022-23
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Research Briefing
Northern Ireland (Interim Arrangements) Bill 2022-23
A briefing paper on the Northern Ireland (Interim Arrangements) Bill 2022-23
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Research Briefing
Northern Ireland – The Stormont Brake
A briefing paper on the Stormont Brake mechanism which forms part of the Windsor Framework
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Research Briefing
The Northern Ireland border
A briefing paper charting the creation and development of the Northern Ireland border
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Debate Pack
General debate on the 25th anniversary of the Belfast/Good Friday agreement
On Thursday 30 March there will be a general debate on the 25th anniversary of the Belfast/Good Friday agreement
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Research Briefing
The Belfast/Good Friday Agreement – 25 years on
A briefing paper on the 25th anniversary of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement, which established power-sharing institutions in Northern Ireland.
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Insight
English devolution: What’s in the new deals?
This Insight describes the new devolution deals for Greater Manchester and the West Midlands, including changes to local funding, powers and accountability.
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Debate Pack
Welsh Affairs – annual debate on 2 March 2023
A general debate on Welsh Affairs is held each year in the Commons Chamber on, or around, St. David's Day. Since 2010, the Backbench Committee has allocated time for the annual debate from its 35 allotted days.
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Research Briefing
Local government taxation
A briefing paper on local government taxation, including taxes currently available to UK local authorities and recent debates on alternative local taxes.
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Insight
Section 35 of the Scotland Act and vetoing devolved legislation
The UK Government has decided to prevent the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill from becoming law.
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