Research Briefing
Sudan: The “forgotten” conflict
After nearly a year of civil war in Sudan, around half the population needs humanitarian assistance. What is the current status of the conflict?
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Research Briefing
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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Research Briefing
Football governance – time for change?
This Briefing looks at plans to legislate for an independent regulator for English football.
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Research Briefing
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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Research Briefing
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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Research Briefing
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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Research Briefing
Regional Cabinet meetings of the UK Government
Cabinet meetings held away from Downing Street.
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Research Briefing
Energy Bill [HL] 2022-23 Progress of the Bill
The Energy Act 2023 received Royal Assent on 26 October 2023. This paper summarises the Bill's committee stage and final stages through Parliament.
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Research Briefing
South Africa election 2024 lookahead
Polls suggest that, for the first time in thirty years, the African National Congress may not win a majority in the general election. This briefing discusses the main parties, current issues and South Africa’s foreign policy.
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Research Briefing
Student loan fraud in franchised universities and colleges
The NAO has found that student loan fraud at universities and colleges who were in a franchise partnership was disproportionately high in 2022/23.
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Research Briefing
Prohibiting conversion therapy
The Government has since 2018 committed to a legislative prohibition of conversion therapy. This briefing discusses the proposals and related debate.
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Research Briefing
Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill 2023-24: Progress of the Bill
The Leasehold and Freehold Bill is scheduled to have its report stage and third reading on 27 February 2024. This briefing provides an overview of the progress of the Bill through the House of Commons prior to report stage.
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Research Briefing
Prison Media Bill 2023-24
The Prison Media Bill 2023-24 is due to have its second reading on 23 February 2024.
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Research Briefing
Hospital building in England: Plans and progress
What progress has the Government made on its commitment to build 40 new hospitals in England?
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Appealing benefits decisions beyond the First-Tier Tribunal
How people can challenge a benefits decision beyond the First-Tier Tribunal.
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