Research Briefing
What is NATO?
This paper explains what NATO is, its structure and purpose, and how it has evolved since its formation in 1949.
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Research Briefing
How do countries join NATO?
Any European country can join NATO. This paper explains how countries can join the Alliance.
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Research Briefing
Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill [2023-24]
The Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill makes provision to restrict the commercial importation and non-commercial movement of dogs, cats and ferrets into the United Kingdom on grounds of animal welfare. The Private Member's Bill, introduced by Selaine Saxby, has its second reading on 15 March 2024.
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Research Briefing
New regulations remove the application fee for the Child Maintenance Service
Applicants to the Child Maintenance Service used to have to pay a £20 application fee. What does the service do and why has the fee been removed?
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
First Homes for first-time buyers in England
Find out what a First Home is, who is eligible to buy one and how First Homes are funded.
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Research Briefing
Calculating housing need in the planning system (England)
This briefing explains how the government expects local authorities to assess and meet housing need. It also sets out recent changes made in December 2023.
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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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Research Briefing
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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Research Briefing
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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Research Briefing
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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Research Briefing
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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Research Briefing
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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Research Briefing
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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Research Briefing
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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