Research Briefing
State Pension triple lock
An examination of the triple lock mechanism used to uprate the State Pension - its effect so far and the arguments for and against
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Research Briefing
English and Welsh (from 1536) Parliaments held away from Westminster
English and Welsh (from 1536) parliamentary sessions held away from Westminster, and parliamentary sessions that were planned to meet away from Westminster but did not assemble.
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Research Briefing
Overcrowded housing (England)
An explanation of the statutory overcrowding standard in England, efforts to update the standard, and Government approaches to tackling overcrowding.
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Research Briefing
The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
This briefing provides an overview of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 which provides for some convictions and cautions to become “spent”.
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Research Briefing
Online Safety Bill: progress of the Bill
The Online Safety Bill received Royal Assent on 26 October 2023. This Briefing gives a summary of its parliamentary stages.
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Research Briefing
Can private landlords refuse to let to benefit claimants and people with children?
The Government intends to make ‘no DSS’ and ‘no kids’ requirements illegal in the private rented sector. This paper explains the issues behind these practices.
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Research Briefing
Has labour market data become less reliable?
The ONS’s labour market data release was partially cancelled in October 2023 because survey response rates were too low for the data to be reliable.
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Economic updates,Research Briefing
Economic update: Gloomy economic context to the Autumn Statement
Amid low growth and high inflation, unemployment is rising and there is concern that continued high interest rates might cause trouble for households with debt.
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Research Briefing
UK aid and China
No UK aid to the Chinese Government has been provided since 2011. UK aid engagement with China continues, however, including through research partnerships.
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Research Briefing
Shop displays of tobacco and vaping products
This briefing considers the scope and extent of the prohibition of tobacco displays in shops and the treatment of specialist tobacconists. It also considers recent calls for tighter regulation of the display of vaping products (e-cigarettes and e-liquids) in shops of all sizes to protect children and young people.
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Research Briefing
Leasehold high-rise flats: Who pays for fire safety work?
This paper considers who's responsible for paying for fire safety works on blocks of flats in the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire.
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Research Briefing
Educational outcomes of Black pupils and students
Looks at GCSE and higher education outcomes for Black pupils and students in England. Updated with provisional GCSE data for 2022 to 2023.
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Research Briefing
Historical representation of minority ethnic groups in the House of Commons
A brief history of ethnic minority representation in the House of Commons
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Research Briefing
Renters (Reform) Bill 2022-23
The Renters (Reform) Bill will abolish assured shorthold tenancies and section 21 evictions. This paper explains the Bill’s provisions.
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What is the Government doing to reduce pressure on prison capacity?
The Justice Secretary has announced measures on early release and short sentences as well as funding to address lack of capacity and overcrowding in prisons.
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