Research Briefing
The UK imported no coal, oil or gas from Russia in January 2023. The total value of UK fossil fuel imports from Russia has fallen since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. It was £1.34 billion in the year to January 20222
Research Briefing
The Illegal Migration Bill 2022-23 was introduced in the Commons on 7 March 2023. Second reading is on 13 March. The Bill seeks to "prevent and deter unlawful migration".
Research Briefing
Ahead of the 2023 Spring Budget on 15 March, this briefing looks at the UK’s economic situation, economic forecasts, and the public finances.
Research Briefing
An overview of what central bank digital currencies are, what they might offer, and progress on developing a digital pound.
Research Briefing
This briefing looks at the relationship between the UK’s modern slavery laws and the asylum system, and recent debate about whether modern slavery laws are being exploited by people trying to avoid being removed from the UK.
Research Briefing
This paper covers background on the Government's commitment to abolish section 21 evictions prior to introducing the Renters (Reform) Bill 2022-23.
Research Briefing
The Commonwealth has 56 members. This briefing provides a short history of the organisation, how it works, what it does, and how its membership is determined.
Research Briefing
Describes the Commonwealth's work on human rights and the issues it seeks to address, such as the economic empowerment of women and preventing modern slavery.
Research Briefing
What does the postponement of the 2022 Presidential election mean for the self-declared Republic of Somaliland?
Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Constituents may contact their MP because they are unhappy with the way that a judge, or other judicial office-holder, has behaved towards them. These are what are known as complaints about personal conduct of judges.
Constituency casework,Research Briefing
When a constituent has a grievance of this kind, it is important that they are clear who and what they are complaining about. This will help them understand how they should direct their complaint.
Research Briefing
The House of Commons are scheduled to consider the Lords amendments to the Public Order Bill on 7 March 2023. This briefing summarises the key changes that have been made to the Bill since it was last in the Commons, including amendments made during both Commons and Lords report stages.
Research Briefing
Votes to approve the Supplementary Estimates for 2022/23 have been scheduled for 8 March 2023. These will cover the Government's revised spending plans for this year.
Research Briefing
The Equipment Theft (Prevention) Bill is scheduled to have second reading on 2 December 2022. This briefing discusses the background to the Bill.
Research Briefing
A new Code of Conduct and Guide to the Rules relating to the Conduct of Members is effective from 1 March 2023. This briefing outlines how the new Code was developed and agreed.
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