Research Briefing
D-Day 80: Commemorations for the 80th anniversary
The 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings – also known as D-Day – were on 6 June 2024.
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Research Briefing
Budget 2024 and Finance (No. 2) Act 2024
The Finance (No. 2) Act 2024 was introduced on 12 March 2024 as the Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023-24. It follows the 2024 Budget, which took place on 6 March. The Bill received Royal Assent on 24 May.
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Research Briefing
Timetable for the 2024 general election
In the 25 working days before the general election on 4 July 2024, there are key dates for nominating candidates and registering to vote.
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Research Briefing
Child maintenance: Support for victims of domestic abuse
This briefing outlines support available for victims and survivors of domestic abuse when applying for child maintenance through the Child Maintenance Service.
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Research Briefing
Parliament’s wash-up period before dissolution
A general election will take place on 4 July 2024. Before Parliament dissolves, a short 'wash-up period' allows the government to pass some legislation that is still in progress, subject to agreements with the opposition.
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Research Briefing
Planning enforcement (England)
This briefing describes the powers of local planning authorities in England to enforce planning law. It also discusses recent changes to these powers.
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Research Briefing
The King and the dissolution of Parliament for a general election
To hold a general election, the Prime Minister must request that the Monarch dissolve Parliament, which means that all seats in the House of Commons are vacated.
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Research Briefing
Introduction to devolution in the United Kingdom
An introduction to the devolution settlements in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, London and parts of England.
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Research Briefing
The growth in short-term lettings in England
This paper examines the growth in short-term lettings and measures to strengthen regulation of the sector in England. It provides a brief overview of the regulatory approaches in other countries.
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Research Briefing
Planning for onshore wind
The government updated planning rules for onshore wind in England in September 2023. These rules differ from those for other energy projects.
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Research Briefing
Gypsies and travellers: educational outcomes
Short briefing covering Gypsy and Traveller educational outcomes, attendance, exclusion, barriers to participation, and progress to higher education in England
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Research Briefing
Unauthorised Entry to Football Matches Bill
The Unauthorised Entry to Football Matches Bill would create a new offence of unauthorised entry to designated football matches in England and Wales.
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Research Briefing
Is the Church of Scotland established?
The Church of Scotland is a national church, but unlike in England it does not recognise the monarch as its head and there is debate as to whether it’s established.
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Research Briefing
High Streets (Designation, Review and Improvement Plan) Bill
The High Streets (Designation, Review and Improvement Plan) Bill, bill 25 of the 2023-24 session, was introduced to Parliament by Conservative MP Jack Brereton on 6 December 2023 as a Private Members’ Bill, presented to Parliament through the ballot procedure. The Bill’s second reading in the Commons was on Friday 26 January 2024 and its committee stage was on Wednesday 13 March 2024. Remaining stages of the Bill in the House of Commons took place on 26 April 2024, where Bill was passed unamended. Second reading of the Bill in the House of Lords is scheduled for 17 May 2024.
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Research Briefing
Broadband in flats: The urban digital divide
Residents in urban flats often face poor broadband services. Some in the industry have argued that broadband companies should be given easier access to flats.
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