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Expiry of the Coronavirus Act’s temporary provisions
Temporary provisions in the Coronavirus Act 2020 will expire by 25 March 2022. How is the Government planning for this deadline?
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Economic update: Ukraine crisis adds to inflationary pressures
What is the potential impact on the UK economy from the conflict in Ukraine?
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Splitting local authorities
What is the current legal procedure for ‘splitting’ an existing local authority into two or more parts?
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Covax: Vaccinating the world against Covid-19 in 2022
The WHO set a target for 70% of the global population to be vaccinated against Covid-19 by September 2022. How might this be achieved?
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Single use plastic: How do bans differ across the UK and EU?
What are the current and future restrictions on single use plastic across the UK and EU, and what are the legal complications linked to market access?
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Will more economic inactivity be a legacy of the pandemic?
Economic inactivity has increased over the pandemic, due mainly to illness and people staying in or entering education.
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The Queen’s Accession and the Platinum Jubilee
What happened when Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II acceded to the throne on 6 February 1952 and how does it relate to this year’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations?
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70 Years: The Queen’s role in the Commonwealth
The Commonwealth’s changing role over the last 70 years, and the role of the monarchy.
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Reducing the Universal Credit taper rate and the effect on incomes
The taper sets the rate at which Universal Credit is withdrawn as claimants’ earnings increase.
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What does the Taliban’s victory mean for the Middle East?
No state has yet offered the Taliban recognition, but many plan to interact with the group to bring stability.
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What were the outcomes of COP26?
What was agreed at COP26 and how was the conference received by the international community and environmental groups?
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Economic update: Economy was back to pre-pandemic level before Omicron
The UK economy grew above its pre-pandemic size for the first time in November 2021, before Omicron.
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Economic update: Prices and bank rates rise sooner than expected
Inflation figures published this month show that prices are rising fast.
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Africa in 2022: Elections and transitions
Which are the main elections to watch in Africa in 2022? After several coups, what are the prospects for peaceful transitions to civilian rule?
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The UK-EU Parliamentary Partnership Assembly
The UK-EU Parliamentary Partnership Assembly will bring together representatives of the UK Parliament and European Parliament.
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