Research Briefing
Reviewing and reforming local government finance
A briefing paper explaining local government finance reform in the late 2010s and early 2020s.
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Research Briefing
The Greater London Authority
This briefing paper summarises the role and powers of the Mayor of London and the Greater London Authority.
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Research Briefing
State Opening of Parliament – history and ceremonial
A briefing paper on the State Opening of Parliament, its history and ceremonial
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Research Briefing
Delegated powers and framework legislation
Not all laws are made directly by Parliament. Some are made by ministers, known as delegated powers. These have been used more frequently, and with important constitutional consequences, in recent years.
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Research Briefing
The royal prerogative and ministerial advice
A briefing paper on the royal prerogative and ministerial advice to the Crown on both the prerogative and statutory public appointments
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Research Briefing
The Privy Council: history, functions and membership
A briefing paper on the history, functions and membership of the Privy Council
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Research Briefing
The Barnett formula and fiscal devolution
This briefing looks at how the Barnett formula works and includes a brief summary of the debate surrounding the formula.
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Research Briefing
The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla
A briefing paper on the preparations for the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, what took place on Coronation day and other events associated with the ceremony.
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Research Briefing
Introduction to devolution in the United Kingdom
An introduction to the devolution settlements in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, London and parts of England.
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Insight
How is a First Minister of Scotland appointed?
A new First Minister must be nominated by the Scottish Parliament. If a new First Minister cannot be chosen, then an “extraordinary” general election will take place.
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Research Briefing
Northern Ireland devolution: Safeguarding the Union
A briefing paper on the UK Government's Safeguarding the Union deal to restore power-sharing institutions in Northern Ireland
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Research Briefing
The 2024 metro-mayor elections
Metro-mayors are directly elected mayors who oversee ‘mayoral combined authorities’. This briefing looks at their role, funding and powers ahead of elections on 2 May 2024.
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Debate Pack
Welsh Affairs – annual debate on 29 Feb 2024
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
Royal Assent
A briefing paper on the history of and procedure relating to Royal Assent, not just in the UK Parliament but in the devolved legislatures and for Church of England Measures.
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Research Briefing
Regency and Counsellors of State
A briefing paper on the statutory arrangements for a Regency and Counsellors of State in the event that a monarch is too young to assume all Royal functions, ill or absent from the UK
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