Research Briefing
The Secretary of State’s veto and the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill
A briefing paper on the Scottish Secretary's "veto" of the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill under section 35 of the Scotland Act 1998
Research Briefing
A briefing paper on the Scottish Secretary's "veto" of the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill under section 35 of the Scotland Act 1998
Research Briefing
Reliefs available to ratepayers on business rate bills in England
Insight
The Government has published devolution deals for four new areas in England, including the first ‘level 2’ deals, as well as a framework for ‘level 4’ devolution.
Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing paper summarises the main developments regarding the process of devolution of powers to local government within England since 2014.
Research Briefing
A briefing paper on the trailblazer devolution deals proposed for Greater Manchester and the West Midlands in March 2023.
Research Briefing
A briefing on Parliament and Northern Ireland, 1921-2021
Research Briefing
An overview of relations - formal and informal - between the four governments of the United Kingdom, something known as intergovernmental relations (IGR)
Research Briefing
A briefing paper on the constitutional aspects of the Crown
Insight
The Chancellor will deliver the 2023 Autumn Statement on 22 November, but what is the Autumn Statement and how is it different from the annual Budget?
Research Briefing
This Library briefing identifies issues and bills that may appear in the King's Speech on 7 November 2023 or require legislation in the forthcoming parliamentary session.
Research Briefing
A briefing paper on the relationship between church and state in the United Kingdom
Insight
A ‘section 114 notice’ means a council cannot make new spending commitments. What options do councils have if this happens?
Research Briefing
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.
Research Briefing
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.
Research Briefing
Plans for reform of the Business Appointment Rules were published by the Government on 20 July 2023. Ministers and civil servants leaving office are subject to rules regarding appointment in other sectors. These rules exist to prevent former civil servants and ministers being able to profit from their knowledge of and contacts within Whitehall, and to prevent any perception of wrongdoing. The Advisory Committee on Business Appointments (ACoBA) administers the rules.
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