Research Briefing
King’s Speech 2023
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.
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Research Briefing
The relationship between church and state in the United Kingdom
A briefing paper on the relationship between church and state in the United Kingdom
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Insight
What happens if a council goes bankrupt?
A ‘section 114 notice’ means a council cannot make new spending commitments. What options do councils have if this happens?
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Research Briefing
King Charles III: First year of the reign
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.
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Research Briefing
Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023
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.
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Research Briefing
Business Appointment Rules
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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Insight
Can EU citizens take part in UK elections after Brexit?
Now that the UK has left the European Union, what voting and candidacy rights will EU citizens have in UK elections?
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Research Briefing
Northern Ireland Budget (No. 2) Bill 2022-23
A briefing paper on the Northern Ireland Budget (No. 2) Bill 2022-23
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Debate Pack
Debate on Bishops in the House of Lords
There will be a debate on Bishops in the House of Lords in Westminster Hall. The debate will take place on Thursday 6 July at 1:30pm. The debate will be opened by Tommy Sheppard MP.
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Debate Pack
Estimates Day debate on the spending of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero on energy infrastructure
An Estimates Day debate has been scheduled in the Commons Chamber on Wednesday 5 July on the spending of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero on energy infrastructure.
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Research Briefing
Pensions of ministers and senior office holders
This note looks at developments in the pension arrangements for ministers and senior office holders
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Research Briefing
Accountability and scrutiny of Teesworks
This landing page has been prepared for the Opposition day debate on Accountability and scrutiny of Teesworks on 7 June 2023.
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Debate Pack
The role of local government in reaching net zero
A general debate on the role of local government in delivering net zero is scheduled for Monday 5 June. The debate, selected by the Backbench Business Committee, will be led by Wera Hobhouse MP.
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Research Briefing
Local election 2023: Results and analysis
This briefing summarises the results of the 2023 local elections in England and Northern Ireland, when Labour and Sinn Fein became the largest parties in local government.
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Research Briefing
The coronation: History and ceremonial
The coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla will take place on 6 May 2023. Preceding coronations and the planning and execution of the contemporary ceremony are examined in detail in this briefing.
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