Research Briefing
Renters’ Rights Bill 2024-25
The Renters' Rights Bill is scheduled to have its second reading on 9 October 2024. This briefing provides background to the bill and an overview of its main provisions.
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Research Briefing
Apprenticeships policy in England
This paper provides a summary of apprenticeships policy and developments in England. It also explains how apprenticeships are funded.
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Research Briefing
Financial scrutiny in Parliament
One of Parliament’s most important roles is to control and scrutinise tax and spending. Here we explain how it does this and how it compares internationally.
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Research Briefing
Industries in the UK
Data on economic output by industry for the UK and regions, and jobs by industry for the UK, regions and constituencies.
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Research Briefing
School inspections in England: Ofsted
Includes information on changes to Ofsted inspections announced in September 2024
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Research Briefing
Libya: Political developments since 2011
Libya remains divided geographically and politically with rival administrations governing the eastern and western parts of the country.
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Research Briefing
The UK Supreme Court
Learn more about the UK Supreme Court, how it came into existence, and why it replaced the House of Lords as the UK's highest court.
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Research Briefing
Suicide prevention: prisons
Whilst the suicide rate in prisons has declined since 2016, it is still significantly higher than in the general population
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Economic updates,Research Briefing
Economic update: Businesses and consumers in standby mode
Growth in the UK economy has slowed somewhat as businesses await the Labour’s October Budget.
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Research Briefing
Tourist taxes in the UK
Tourist taxes, on accommodation such as hotels and bed and breakfasts, have been suggested in many quarters as a new source of funding for local authorities.
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Research Briefing
Public spending: What is the Treasury Reserve?
The Treasury Reserve is a source of backup funds for government departments set aside by the Treasury each year. Some commentators suggest it has been misused.
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Research Briefing
Magna Carta: Does it still matter?
Only three clauses of the Magna Carta remain in force: two apply to institutions, not individuals, and the third has mostly been superseded by other laws.
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Research Briefing
Two-year anniversary of the Mahsa Amini protests in Iran
Iran has continued to enforce its dress code two years after the death of Mahsa Amini.
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Research Briefing
“Netflix” for antimicrobials: The Antimicrobial Products Subscription Model
The NHS will pay a subscription fee to pharmaceutical companies, which will give it access to new antimicrobial drugs for drug-resistant infections.
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Research Briefing
Scottish independence referendum: legal issues
A briefing paper on the legal issues surrounding a Scottish independence referendum
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