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    Call-in of planning applications (England)

    Thursday, 04 April, 2024

    This briefing sets out the Secretary of State's powers in England to 'call-in' planning applications and 'recover' planning appeals. It also covers the planning powers of the Mayor of London.

    • Research Briefing
    • Planning
  • Constituency casework,Research Briefing

    Accessibility of shops and businesses for disabled people

    Wednesday, 03 April, 2024

    Find out which measures shops and businesses need to put in place to help disabled people access them.

    • Constituency casework
    • Research Briefing
    • Disability
  • Research Briefing

    Northern Ireland devolution: Safeguarding the Union

    Wednesday, 03 April, 2024

    A briefing paper on the UK Government's Safeguarding the Union deal to restore power-sharing institutions in Northern Ireland

    • Research Briefing
    • Devolution
    • Government
    • Parliament
  • Research Briefing

    Autism: Overview of policy and services

    Tuesday, 02 April, 2024

    This briefing provides an overview of policies and services for autistic people in England.

    • Research Briefing
    • Community care
    • Crime
    • Disability
    • Diseases
    • Education
    • Equality
    • Health
    • Health services
    • Justice
    • Prisons
    • Sickness, disability and carers' benefits
    • Work and incomes
  • Research Briefing

    Building Societies Act 1986 (Amendment) Bill 2023-24: Progress of the Bill

    Tuesday, 02 April, 2024

    The Building Societies Act 1986 (Amendment) Bill was introduced on 6 December by Julie Elliott MP. It would help societies access more funding from sources other than customer savings.

    • Research Briefing
    • Business
    • Work and incomes
  • Economic updates,Research Briefing

    Economic update: Will lower inflation lead to interest rate cuts?

    Wednesday, 27 March, 2024

    The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates in the summer, but high core and services inflation might delay the timing of future reductions.

    • Economic updates
    • Research Briefing
    • Economic situation
  • Research Briefing

    Child Trust Funds & Junior ISA transferability

    Wednesday, 27 March, 2024

    Child Trust Funds and Junior Isa transferability

    • Research Briefing
    • Finance
    • Tax
  • Research Briefing

    Members’ pay and expenses 2023/24

    Wednesday, 27 March, 2024

    This briefing sets out the current (2023/24) rates of Members' pay and ministerial salaries. It provides background to recent changes. It also notes changes in the rules relating to and budget limits for Members' expenses since 2010.

    • Research Briefing
    • House of Commons
    • Parliament
  • Research Briefing

    Iran’s 2024 elections

    Tuesday, 26 March, 2024

    Iranians went to the polls in March. How might the election results affect Iranian politics and political stability?

    • Research Briefing
    • International law
    • Middle East
  • Constituency casework,Research Briefing

    Tenancy related fees

    Tuesday, 26 March, 2024

    An overview of the ban on most letting fees which came into force in June 2019. Letting fee complaints are also covered.

    • Constituency casework
    • Research Briefing
    • Housing and planning
  • Research Briefing

    WTO: Challenges and Opportunities

    Monday, 25 March, 2024

    This briefing discusses the WTO’s role in a context of geopolitical tensions and global economic shifts. It also looks at efforts to overcome current challenges.

    • Research Briefing
    • International trade
  • Research Briefing

    Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill [HL]

    Thursday, 21 March, 2024

    The Investigatory Powers Act (Amendment) Bill would amend the Investigatory Powers Act 2016, which governs lawful access by public bodies to communications and data. It was introduced in the House of Lords in November 2023

    • Research Briefing
    • Crime
    • Defence
    • Institutions
    • Security
  • Research Briefing

    Pedicabs (London) Bill [HL] 2023-24

    Thursday, 21 March, 2024

    A Government Bill to regulate pedicabs in London will have its committee and remaining stages in the Commons chamber on 26 March 2024.

    • Research Briefing
    • Roads
    • Transport
  • Research Briefing

    Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill 2023-24

    Thursday, 21 March, 2024

    The Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill 2023-24 is a Private Member’s Ballot Bill introduced by John Spellar (Lab), who came seventh in the Ballot. Second Reading in the Commons will take place on 22 March 2024

    • Research Briefing
    • Animals
    • Environment
  • Research Briefing

    Reform of children’s social care in England

    Thursday, 21 March, 2024

    Summary of the Government's proposals for reform of children's social care in England.

    • Research Briefing
    • Children and families
    • Children's social services

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