Insight
How has immigration changed under the UK’s new ‘points based’ system?
The UK has a new immigration system. Has it caused immigration to go up or down?
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Research Briefing
The death of a monarch
The death of a monarch – and the accession of a new sovereign – involves the Cabinet, the Privy Council, Parliament, Buckingham Palace and the Church of England. This paper outlines the historical precedents for the events that will follow the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
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Research Briefing
Prime Ministers
This note lists the Prime Ministers that have served in the United Kingdom, since 1721. It also provides information on changes of Prime Ministers between elections since 1900.
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Insight
What is the Government’s plan to reduce sewage discharges?
By 2035, water companies have to improve all storm overflows sending sewage into bathing waters in England.
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Insight
Economic update: New Prime Minister faces challenging economic outlook
With inflation over 10% in July, interest rates are at their highest since 2009.
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Debate Pack
Seven Principles of Public Life
A Westminster Hall debate is scheduled for 7 September 2022 at 2:30pm on the Seven Principles of Public Life. It will be led by Paula Barker MP.
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Insight
The council tax rebate: How will it work?
A resident who has moved into a property since 1 April 2022 is not eligible for the rebate for that property.
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Research Briefing
Procurement statistics: a short guide
One of the ways in which the Government achieves its goals is to buy goods and services. This is called procurement, and covers a wide range of things, from the purchase of printer paper to commissioning social care. This is a short guide to the main sources of procurement statistics for the UK, with headline figures.
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Debate Pack
Anti-social behaviour awareness week
There will be a debate on Anti-social behaviour awareness week in Westminster Hall on 20 July 2022 at 14:30. This debate will be led by Jacob Young MP.
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Insight
Votes of no confidence
How are no confidence motions drafted and what happens if a Government loses?
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Debate Pack
Energy efficiency of homes in the north of England
A Westminster Hall debate on the energy efficiency of homes in the north of England is scheduled for Wednesday 6 July 2022, from 2:30-4:00pm. The debate will be led by Peter Gibson MP.
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Insight
What happens when a devolved bill is referred to the UK Supreme Court?
The Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) Bill (Northern Ireland) has been referred to the UK Supreme Court. We explain why, and how a bill reference works.
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Insight
Plans to let agency staff cover for striking workers
Proposed legal changes will allow agencies to supply temporary workers to cover workers taking industrial action. What is the context of these plans?
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Insight
Scottish independence referendum: role of the Supreme Court
What is the Scottish Government proposing and what are the related legal issues?
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Research Briefing
Reserved matters in the United Kingdom
A briefing paper focusing on policy matters which remain "reserved" to Westminster concerning Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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