Research Briefing
DWP benefits that are linked to inflation rise by 6.7% in April 2024, as do inflation-linked tax credit elements and benefits administered by HMRC. The basic and new State Pension will be uprated by 8.5% from April 2024.
Research Briefing
This short research briefing examines the progress to date in reducing the infant mortality rate in England.
Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing paper summarises the main developments regarding the process of devolution of powers to local government within England since 2014.
Research Briefing
Different parts of the UK have different views on including glass in planned deposit return schemes, which could complicate the UK’s internal market.
Research Briefing
Nitrous oxide used to be controlled under the Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 but it was reclassified as a Class C drug in 2023, making possession illegal.
Research Briefing
This briefing provides an overview of implementation by the UK and EU Member States of the Citizens' Rights provisions of the Withdrawal Agreement. These provide for continuing residence rights for UK citizens living in the EU, and EU citizens living in the UK at the end of the Brexit transition period.
Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Frequently Asked Questions about aviation, including complaints, disabled passenger rights, delays and compensation, Brexit, climate change, and noise.
Research Briefing
This briefing explains where the Government is up to with its plans to have all children studying some form of maths to 18.
Research Briefing
On 16 November 2023 Madagascar held a presidential election, postponed from the original date of 9 November. Incumbent president Andry Rajoelina was re-elected, but opposition candidates do not accept the results.
Research Briefing
The situation in Yemen in 2023, negotiations for a political settlement, and the UK's role.
Research Briefing
This briefing provides background information on nuclear weapons tests, the Government’s recognition of nuclear test veterans and current and previous legal action in this area.
Research Briefing
This briefing provides background on fisheries provisions in the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) and how these have been implemented since the UK left the EU.
Research Briefing
A briefing paper on the trailblazer devolution deals proposed for Greater Manchester and the West Midlands in March 2023.
Research Briefing
The HS2 leg from Crewe to Manchester was cancelled, but the legislation for it has been reintroduced and might be used for other transport projects.
Research Briefing
The Criminal Justice Bill is scheduled to have its second reading on 28 November 2023. This briefing provides background to the Bill, an overview of its main provisions, and analysis of its proposals.
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