Research Briefing
Mental health policy and services in England
This briefing provides an overview of mental health policy in England.
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Zero-hours contracts
This briefing discusses the use of zero-hours contracts, including statistics on their use, legal implications and surrounding policy debate.
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Independent schools: taxation and charitable status
Looks at the Labour government's proposals on independent schools, VAT and charitable (business rates) relief
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What is the status of Iran’s nuclear programme and the JCPOA?
How is Iran's nuclear programme developing and are talks still on the table?
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What would happen if the single person discount on council tax was abolished?
The single person discount on council tax means people living alone pay less council tax. Average council tax per person would fall if the discount were removed.
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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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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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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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