Research Briefing
NATO enlargement: Sweden and Finland
This briefing explains Finland and Sweden's decision to join NATO and the process involved in them joining the alliance.
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Spring Budget 2024: Reaction
This page provides links to analysis of the 2024 Spring Budget from selected think tanks, business groups, political parties and other organisations.
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5G in the UK
This briefing provides information on 5G and its expected uses; the rollout of 5G in the UK; and policy challenges associated with 5G, including planning rules, health, and security.
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Spring Budget 2024: A summary
A summary of the announcements in the 2024 Spring Budget and an overview of the latest economic forecasts.
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Planning in England: Permitted development and change of use
This briefing discusses the use of permitted development rights to convert other buildings (such as offices) to homes. It applies to England only.
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VAT on solar panels and other energy-saving materials
This briefing explains the current VAT treatment on the installation of energy-saving materials in the UK, analyses recent changes, and outlines recent developments.
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The ban on XL Bully dogs
A government ban on American XL Bully dogs in England and Wales came into force on 31 December 2023.
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Social rented housing in England: Past trends and prospects
This briefing looks at social rented housing, barriers to development, and prospects for a “step change” in supply, including data on need and supply.
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EU enlargement: Ukraine, the Western Balkans and the accession process
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia have become candidates for EU membership, and the EU has stepped up the accession process for Western Balkan countries. This briefing outlines the accession process and state of play
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Automated Vehicles Bill [HL] 2023-24
A Bill to create a legal framework for the safe deployment of self-driving vehicles in Great Britain will have its second reading on 5 March 2024.
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Revised Government spending plans for 2023/24
Votes to approve the Supplementary Estimates for 2023/24 will take place in March 2024. These will cover the Government's revised spending plans for this year.
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Football governance – time for change?
This Briefing looks at plans to legislate for an independent regulator for English football.
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The NHS workforce in England
This briefing covers the NHS workforce in England, including key targets, recruitment and retention issues, workforce planning and Government policy.
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Spring Budget 2024: Background briefing
Ahead of the 2024 Spring Budget on 6 March, this briefing looks at the UK’s economic situation, economic forecasts and the public finances.
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Conversion Practices (Prohibition) Bill
A Private Members' Bill that proposes to prohibit sexual orientation and transgender identity conversion practices is scheduled for second reading on 1 March 2024
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