Research Briefing
Safety of Rwanda Bill: progress of the bill
Parliament is considering a bill to deter unauthorised migration by stating that it is safe to relocate non-Rwandan asylum seekers to Rwanda.
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Research Briefing
Developing Countries Trading Scheme
This briefing is an introduction to the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS).
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Research Briefing
Renters (Reform) Bill 2023-24: Progress of the Bill
The Renters (Reform) Bill is scheduled to have its report stage and third reading on 24 April 2024. This briefing provides an overview of the Bill's progress through the House of Commons prior to report stage.
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Research Briefing
The Horn of Africa and the Red Sea
Recent developments in the Horn of Africa and current challenges: conflict, shifting political allegiances, and hunger
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Research Briefing
Football Governance Bill
The Football Governance Bill would establish an independent regulator for the men's game in England.
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Research Briefing
Food waste in the UK
This briefing covers key causes of food waste in the UK and actions to prevent food waste.
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Research Briefing
House of Commons sittings in Westminster Hall
This Commons Library briefing paper examines the introduction and development of the House's parallel chamber in Westminster Hall.
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Research Briefing
British Citizenship (Northern Ireland) Bill 2023-24
A Private Member's Bill to make it easier for Irish residents to get British citizenship now has Government support.
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Research Briefing
Tobacco and Vapes Bill 2023-24
This Bill would prohibit the sale of tobacco to people born on or after 1 January 2009, and enable product requirements to be imposed in connection with tobacco, vapes and other products.
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Research Briefing
Council tax: empty properties
A briefing paper explaining how council tax is applied to empty properties in England, Scotland and Wales, including the 'empty homes premium' and 'second homes premium'
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Research Briefing
What employment laws are changing from April 2024?
New legislation has expanded rights for employees around flexible working, paid and unpaid leave, and protection from redundancy during parental leave.
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Research Briefing
Who is experiencing food insecurity in the UK?
The recent increase in food prices has particularly affected people in low-income households who spend more of their money on essentials.
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Research Briefing
Direct taxes: rates and allowances for 2024/25
The 2024/25 financial year began on 6 April 2024. The direct tax rates and principal tax allowances for this year were confirmed in the 2024 Spring Budget.
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Research Briefing
Asylum support: Accommodation and financial support for asylum seekers
People claiming asylum in the UK are not eligible for mainstream welfare benefits and are generally not allowed to work. Instead, asylum seekers who are destitute can apply to UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI, a Home Office directorate) for accommodation or money (or both) while they are waiting for a decision on their asylum claim. This is commonly referred to as ‘asylum support’.
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Research Briefing
Planning appeals (England)
This briefing provides information about planning appeals in England. It also sets out other routes of address for people unhappy with planning decisions.
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