Research Briefing
This House of Commons Library briefing discusses the requirements on schools in England to teach languages; the quality of provision; support for teaching; calls for improved standards; and relevant Government reforms.
Research Briefing
The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) was held from 30 November to 1 December 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This briefing covers new developments from the conference and their reception.
Research Briefing
This paper provides details and links for ministerial statements, urgent questions and parliamentary debates (from both Houses of Parliament) that cover international affairs and defence.
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South Africa and Rwanda mark significant anniversaries and elections in 2024, and African countries and institutions are gaining influence on the world stage.
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This briefing paper looks at Hate Crime in England & Wales using figures provided by the Crime Survey of England and Wales (CSEW) and the Police Recorded Crime Series. The paper also presents data on hate crime rates per 100,000 population in each police force area and for each hate crime strand. It also looks at similar figures in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
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On 11 January the US and UK, supported by allies, launched strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen. There has been considerable debate as to whether Parliament should have given its approval beforehand.
Research Briefing
Discussion and analysis of some key legal commentary on the Safety of Rwanda Bill next being debated on 16 January 2024.
Research Briefing
E-cigarettes are recognised as being less harmful than tobacco cigarettes, but little is known about their long-term health risks. This briefing provides an overview of the evidence.
Research Briefing
Vaping has increased among children and young people in England. This briefing considers the potential causes, implications and the government's policy response.
Research Briefing
This briefing discusses the use of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete, including in schools and hospitals, and the government's response.
Research Briefing
This briefing paper provides an overview of the regulation of e-cigarettes in the UK.
Research Briefing
This briefing explains clauses of the Bill and summarises debates in the Commons and commentary, in advance of its third reading on 10 January 2024.
Research Briefing
This briefing discusses the introduction of the Digital Services Tax in April 2020, in the context of developments for an international agreement to reform the corporate tax system.
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This briefing sets out direct tax rates and principal tax allowances for the 2023/24 tax year.
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A general election must be called at some time in 2024 and the latest date an election can be held is 28 January 2025
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