Research Briefing
Judicial Review and Courts Bill: Lords Stages and Amendments
The House of Lords amended the Judicial Review and Courts Bill. On Tuesday 26 April 2022 MPs will be asked whether they agree to those amendments.
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Insight
Hosting Ukrainian refugees: Council tax implications
How hosting a Ukrainian refugee through the Homes for Ukraine Scheme may affect council tax payments, including single person discounts and second homes.
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Constituency Casework
Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman
Frequently asked questions about complaining to the Local Government Ombudsman and challenging the Ombudsman’s decision.
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Constituency Casework
Honours
Constituents may write to their MP requesting that someone be nominated for an honour or asking for support for a nomination. An MP may make a nomination, as can any member of the public. The MP would have to be familiar with the work or voluntary role that the candidate is carrying out.
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Research Briefing
Members’ pay and expenses and ministerial salaries 2021/22
This briefing sets out the current (2021/22) rates of Members' pay and ministerial salaries. It provides background to recent changes. It also notes changes in the rules relating to and budget limits for Members' expenses since 2010.
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Research Briefing
UK Elections in 2022 and Beyond
This briefing paper sets out the elections that are scheduled for 2022 and future years up until 2026.The elections covered include General Elections to the House of Commons, for devolved legislatures (Senedd Cymru/Welsh Parliament, Scottish Parliament, Northern Ireland Assembly), London Assembly and Mayor of London, local authorities (in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland), combined and local authority Mayors, and Police and Crime Commissioners.
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Insight
Covid-19: The public inquiries
Two public inquiries have been set up looking into the Covid-19 pandemic response. What will they examine and how long will they take?
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Insight
Cap on care costs: The Government’s proposed amendment to the Health and Care Bill
The Government estimates the proposed change will reduce the cost of the reform by around £900 million a year.
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Research Briefing
Local government finances
Local authorities in England spent £106 billion in 2020/21. This briefing looks at the funding that local authorities receive from central Government, and where and how they spend it.
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Research Briefing
Pre-election period of sensitivity
Government and local authority resources cannot be used for party political campaigning at any time. In the run up to an election, the pre-election period of sensitivity, particular care is taken. Government departments and councils will normally observe discretion about making new announcements or decisions that could influence voters.
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Constituency Casework
Business rates appeals: England
Basic information for business ratepayers who may wish to appeal against a business rates bill.
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Constituency Casework
Should I be paying council tax on…. ?
Brief information about council tax liability for some different properties and residential situations.
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Research Briefing
Assets of community value
This briefing paper outlines the the 'community right to bid' for ‘assets of community value’, introduced into England by the Localism Act 2011. It also covers other community powers regarding land and property, including community asset transfer, the Right to Contest, and equivalent provisions in Scotland and Wales.
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Research Briefing
Plastic waste
A House of Commons Library Briefing Paper on plastic waste in the UK, including statistics on plastic waste and information on the UK Government and devolved Governments' plans and ambitions to reduce avoidable plastic waste.
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