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Economic update: Inflation falls as the election campaign begins
Consumer prices inflation fell to 2.3% in April, but the Bank of England kept interest rates at 5.25% in May and other economic news remains mixed.
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Timetable for the 2024 general election
In the 25 working days before the general election on 4 July 2024, there are key dates for nominating candidates and registering to vote.
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The King and the dissolution of Parliament for a general election
To hold a general election, the Prime Minister must request that the Monarch dissolve Parliament, which means that all seats in the House of Commons are vacated.
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Is the Church of Scotland established?
The Church of Scotland is a national church, but unlike in England it does not recognise the monarch as its head and there is debate as to whether it’s established.
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Broadband in flats: The urban digital divide
Residents in urban flats often face poor broadband services. Some in the industry have argued that broadband companies should be given easier access to flats.
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A new precedent for climate change in human rights law
The European Court of Human Rights ruled against the Swiss Government, creating a precedent that might encourage future climate litigation.
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Economic update: Inactivity due to illness reaches record
An estimated 20.6 million people were out of work and not looking for work at the beginning of 2024. The recent rise has been attributed to long-term illness.
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What employment laws are changing from April 2024?
New legislation has expanded rights for employees around flexible working, paid and unpaid leave, and protection from redundancy during parental leave.
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Who is experiencing food insecurity in the UK?
The recent increase in food prices has particularly affected people in low-income households who spend more of their money on essentials.
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Economic update: Will lower inflation lead to interest rate cuts?
The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates in the summer, but high core and services inflation might delay the timing of future reductions.
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Iran’s 2024 elections
Iranians went to the polls in March. How might the election results affect Iranian politics and political stability?
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Boundary review 2023: Which seats will change in the UK?
This Insight looks at how constituency boundaries will change in the UK, and provides maps to view how the current constituencies relate to new ones.
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New regulations remove the application fee for the Child Maintenance Service
Applicants to the Child Maintenance Service used to have to pay a £20 application fee. What does the service do and why has the fee been removed?
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Sudan: The “forgotten” conflict
After nearly a year of civil war in Sudan, around half the population needs humanitarian assistance. What is the current status of the conflict?
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Student loan fraud in franchised universities and colleges
The NAO has found that student loan fraud at universities and colleges who were in a franchise partnership was disproportionately high in 2022/23.
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