Research Briefing
Empty housing (England)
This briefing covers trends in the number of empty homes in England, outlines local authorities’ powers to tackle empty housing and Government policy.
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Research Briefing
Lifelong Learning (Higher Education Fee Limits) Bill: Progress of the Bill
This briefing analyses the parliamentary progress of the Lifelong Learning (Higher Education Fee Limits) Bill. The Bill has now received royal assent.
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Research Briefing
Pre-nuptial agreements
This briefing paper considers the current status of pre-nuptial agreements and proposals for reform
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Research Briefing
Reuse of graves
This briefing paper considers reuse of graves as a means of addressing the problem of the shortage of available space for burial
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Research Briefing
Draft Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill
The draft Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill would require those responsible for publicly accessible venues to take steps to reduce the threat to the public from terrorist attacks. It has been published in response to a recommendation from the Inquiry into the Manchester Arena bombing in 2017 and a campaign by the mother of one of the victims.
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Research Briefing
The smokefree 2030 ambition for England
The government has proposed further tobacco and vaping regulation in support of the smokefree 2030 ambition for England. Our briefing gives further information.
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Research Briefing
The triple lock: How will State Pensions be uprated in future?
The State Pension is expected to increase substantially next April for the second consecutive year, prompting debate about the affordability of the ‘triple lock’.
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Research Briefing
King’s Speech 2023
This Library briefing identifies issues and bills that may appear in the King's Speech on 7 November 2023 or require legislation in the forthcoming parliamentary session.
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Research Briefing
Slovakia: 2023 general election and formation of a new coalition government
Slovakia held a general election on 30 September 2023. The Smer-SD party won the most seats in the National Council and has since formed a coalition government.
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Research Briefing
Nutrient neutrality and housing development
The government announced plans to change Habitats Regulations which underpin nutrient neutrality. The amendments were rejected by the House of Lords.
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Research Briefing
The investigation of stillbirth
This briefing paper deals with the way stillbirth is investigated at present and proposals for change
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Research Briefing
Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill – Lords Stages and Amendments
The Bill is scheduled for consideration of Lords amendments on 20 October 2023. This briefing covers significant amendments made during Lords stages
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Research Briefing
Challenging coroners’ decisions
A briefing on how to challenge a decision of a coroner or the outcome of an inquest in England and Wales
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Research Briefing
Marriage: residence requirements
A briefing on the residence requirements for getting married in England, Wales and Scotland
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Should my landlord install a fire alarm? (England)
Find out when fire and smoke alarms are mandatory in flats in England, who is responsible and how to report concerns.
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