The UK Supreme Court held that Parliament had been unlawfully prorogued in September 2019. This paper explains the judgment, and the background to it. It also considers the implications of the judgment for future exercises of the prerogative power, and the policy debate on reforming this area of UK constitutional law.
This paper collates data on the number of applications and total support provided under the UK Government coronavirus business support schemes. The attached excel spreadsheet allows users to view data by Parliamentary constituency.
An overview of the Government initiatives to support businesses through the coronavirus pandemic.
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Manufacturing: Data on manufacturing jobs, output and producer confidence.
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Service industries: Data for the sector that incorporates the retail sector, the financial sector, the public sector, business administration and cultural activities.
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Looks at the Pension Schemes Bill 2019-21 which covers Collective Money Purchase Schemes, Pensions Dashboards and stronger powers for the Pensions Regulator
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This paper provides brief information in response to some key questions regarding the impact of the Coronavirus outbreak on separated families, maintenance arrangements and access to children.
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The Education (Guidance about Costs of School Uniforms) Bill 2019-20 was introduced by Mike Amesbury MP following the Private Members' Bills Ballot on 9 January 2020. The Bill is supported by the Government.
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The Forensic Science Regulator and Biometrics Strategy 2019-20 was introduced by Darren Jones MP following the Private Members' Bills Ballot on 9 January 2020. First reading took place on 5 February 2020 and the Bill's second reading is due on 25 September 2020.
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The Troubled Families Programme (TFP) is a programme in England administered by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). The programme conducts targeted interventions for families experiencing multiple problems, including crime, anti-social behaviour, truancy, unemployment, mental health problems and domestic abuse. This briefing examines the TFP since 2012, details MHCLG evaluations of the programme, and describes recent commentary and potential future directions for the programme.
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Maiden speeches by newly elected MPs since 1918
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The Government presented the Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill on 18 March 2020, thereby meeting its 100-day self imposed deadline. Second Reading has been scheduled for 23 September 2020. Aspects of the Bill are already generating controversy.
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The Sentencing Bill [HL] 2019-21 would introduce a sentencing code. It was introduced in the House of Commons on 9 September 2020 and is due to have its second reading and all remaining stages on 30 September 2020.
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This note sets out the rules regarding the tax treatment of alcohol and tobacco purchases made by passengers, and sets out proposals the Government has published for reforming these rules in the context of Brexit, and the UK’s departure from the EU single market.
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This paper tracks the evolving impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the labour market.
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List of MPs in the 2019 Parliament who are related to current or former Members of Parliament.
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