Economic updates,Research Briefing
Economic update: Inflation set to fall over 2024
The Government cut National Insurance rates for employees from January but freezes to tax thresholds in April will increase personal taxes, in real terms.
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Research Briefing
Restoration and Renewal: A new approach to governance arrangements
The two Houses of Parliament have approved new governance structure for the Restoration and Renewal of the Palace of Westminster.
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Research Briefing
Unfinished housing developments
This briefing examines the problems caused by unfinished housing developments and roads, and the powers available to local authorities to prevent and deal with them.
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Research Briefing
An introduction to UK arms exports
A short introduction to UK arms exports. This briefing explains what arms exports are, what controls are in place and the process for granting licenses. It briefly looks at some of the most commonly raised concerns about UK arms exports.
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Research Briefing
Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill 2023-24
A research briefing on the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill 2023-24
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Research Briefing
Access to Telecommunications Networks Bill 2023-24
The Access to Telecommunications Networks Bill is a Private Members’ Bill introduced by Helen Morgan MP. It had its first reading on 11 December 2023. Second reading is scheduled for 26 January 2024.
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Research Briefing
Opposition Day debate: protecting steel in the UK
This page provides material for the Opposition Day debate “protecting steel in the UK” to be held on 23 January.
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Research Briefing
Language teaching in schools (England)
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.
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Research Briefing
What was agreed at COP28?
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.
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Research Briefing
International affairs and defence: Parliamentary debates and statements in the 2022-23 session
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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Research Briefing
Africa in 2024: Democracy and instability
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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Research Briefing
Hate Crime Statistics
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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Research Briefing
Yemen airstrikes: Parliament’s role in approving military action
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.
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Research Briefing
Safety of Rwanda Bill: legal commentary
Discussion and analysis of some key legal commentary on the Safety of Rwanda Bill next being debated on 16 January 2024.
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Research Briefing
Vaping and health
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.
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