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  • Research Briefing

    Judicial Review and Courts Bill: Lords Stages and Amendments

    Wednesday, 20 April, 2022

    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.

    • Research Briefing
    • Asylum
    • Civil law
    • Communities
    • Crime
    • Government
    • Immigration
    • Institutions
    • Parliament
  • Insight

    Hosting Ukrainian refugees: Council tax implications

    Tuesday, 19 April, 2022

    How hosting a Ukrainian refugee through the Homes for Ukraine Scheme may affect council tax payments, including single person discounts and second homes.

    • Insight
    • Europe
    • Local government
    • Tax
  • Constituency Casework

    Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman

    Tuesday, 12 April, 2022

    Frequently asked questions about complaining to the Local Government Ombudsman and challenging the Ombudsman’s decision.

    • Constituency Casework
    • Communities
    • Local government
  • Constituency Casework

    Honours

    Wednesday, 06 April, 2022

    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.

    • Constituency Casework
    • Communities
    • Government
  • Research Briefing

    Members’ pay and expenses and ministerial salaries 2021/22

    Wednesday, 30 March, 2022

    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.

    • Research Briefing
    • Government
    • Parliament
  • Research Briefing

    Northern Ireland: Direct Rule

    Wednesday, 30 March, 2022

    A Briefing Paper on Direct Rule in Northern Ireland

    • Research Briefing
    • Devolution
    • Government
    • House of Commons
    • Parliament
  • Research Briefing

    UK Elections in 2022 and Beyond

    Wednesday, 23 March, 2022

    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.

    • Research Briefing
    • Devolution
    • Elections
    • Local government
    • Parliament
    • UK elections
    • Voters
  • Insight

    Covid-19: The public inquiries

    Wednesday, 23 March, 2022

    Two public inquiries have been set up looking into the Covid-19 pandemic response. What will they examine and how long will they take?

    • Insight
    • Communities
    • Diseases
    • Government
    • Covid-19
  • Insight

    Cap on care costs: The Government’s proposed amendment to the Health and Care Bill

    Friday, 18 March, 2022

    The Government estimates the proposed change will reduce the cost of the reform by around £900 million a year.

    • Insight
    • Families and social services
    • Government
    • Health
  • Research Briefing

    Local government finances

    Monday, 14 March, 2022

    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.

    • Research Briefing
    • Government
    • Local government
    • Public spending
  • Research Briefing

    Pre-election period of sensitivity

    Friday, 11 March, 2022

    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.

    • Research Briefing
    • Elections
    • Government
    • UK elections
  • Constituency Casework

    Business rates appeals: England

    Thursday, 10 March, 2022

    Basic information for business ratepayers who may wish to appeal against a business rates bill.

    • Constituency Casework
    • Business
    • Local government
    • Tax
  • Constituency Casework

    Should I be paying council tax on…. ?

    Thursday, 10 March, 2022

    Brief information about council tax liability for some different properties and residential situations.

    • Constituency Casework
    • Communities
    • Local government
    • Tax
  • Research Briefing

    Assets of community value

    Thursday, 10 March, 2022

    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.

    • Research Briefing
    • Local government
    • Planning
  • Research Briefing

    Plastic waste

    Wednesday, 09 March, 2022

    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.

    • Research Briefing
    • Environment
    • Local government

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