Level 3 qualifications reform: What’s happening to BTECs?
Public funding will be removed from “low-quality” level 3 courses that overlap with A Levels and T Levels.
Coronavirus: the lockdown laws
This Library briefing paper explains the types of coronavirus restrictions and requirements imposed by the UK's lockdown laws.
The end of ‘no fault’ section 21 evictions
The Government has committed to abolish 'no-fault' section 21 evictions in the private rented sector. A Renters' Reform Bill was promised in the 2019 Queen's Speech to achieve this. This paper explains the use of section 21 and reactions to its proposed abolition.
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Research Briefing
Housing Market: Key Economic Indicators
Housing market: Data on house prices, mortgage approvals and house-building.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Covid-19 vaccine roll-out frequently asked questions
This Commons Library briefing addresses commonly asked questions about the roll-out of the Covid-19 vaccine.
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Constituency Casework
The Cladding External Wall System (EWS)
EWS1 forms may be required when selling/re-mortgaging leasehold flats in blocks. Find out about the EWS process and associated issues here.
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Research Briefing
Statistics on Alcohol: England
This note provides a summary of statistics on alcohol consumption among adults and children in England. Data on alcohol-related hospital admissions in England and alcohol-related deaths in England, the UK and worldwide is also shown.
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Research Briefing
Covid-19 status certification
Covid-19 status certification has been proposed as a means of reducing the risk of transmitting the Covid-19 virus in a number of settings. This briefing explores the Government's policy on certification. It also provides discussion on the scientific evidence and other issues associated with the use of certification.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: enforcing restrictions
This Library briefing paper discusses the enforcement of coronavirus restrictions regulations in England and Wales. It explains who has powers to enforce the restrictions and what those powers are. It also summarises statistics on the number of Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs- fines) issued by police for coronavirus offences.
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Research Briefing
UK response to Covid-19: International aid and diplomacy
The UK has used aid and diplomacy to help control the Covid-19 pandemic and limit its impact. This paper describes its response and effectiveness.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Self-isolation and Test and Trace Support Payments
This Library Briefing answers frequently asked questions about self-isolation and Test and Trace Support Payments for low-income workers.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Self-Employment Income Support Scheme
To support the self-employed through the coronavirus outbreak the Government has introduced the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS).
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: GCSEs, A Levels and equivalents in 2021
This briefing looks at the cancellation of public exams and the replacement systems for awarding grades in Summer 2021, in light of the pandemic. It also provides information on plans for summer 2022, and some historical information on what happened in summer 2020.
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Research Briefing
The High Income Child Benefit Charge
The High Income Child Benefit Charge provides for Child Benefit to be clawed back through the tax system from families where the highest earner has an income in excess of £50,000.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Adult social care key issues and sources
This briefing provides an overview of key issues facing the adult social care sector during the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak, and provides links to some of the key official guidance for the sector.
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