Research Briefing
Coups and political stability in West Africa
This paper discusses some of the factors behind recent coups in West Africa and surveys recent political developments in countries in the region.
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Research Briefing
Why is cheap renewable electricity so expensive on the wholesale market?
Under the ‘marginal cost pricing system’, the wholesale price of electricity is set by the most expensive method needed to meet demand (usually burning gas).
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Research Briefing
What are Orders in Council?
An Order in Council is legislation made by the Monarch and the Privy Council instead of Parliament. Such an order can be used to change constituency boundaries.
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Research Briefing
Halfway to 2030: The Sustainable Development Goals
Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals has stalled, and the UN will hold a summit in September 2023 to re-invigorate efforts to achieve them by 2030.
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Research Briefing
One-year anniversary of the Mahsa Amini protests in Iran
A year after the protests following the death of Mahsa Amini, Iran is strengthening enforcement of its headscarf laws.
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What happens if a council goes bankrupt?
A ‘section 114 notice’ means a council cannot make new spending commitments. What options do councils have if this happens?
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Research Briefing
King Charles III: First year of the reign
A briefing paper on the first year of the reign of King Charles III, with a focus on constitutional and ceremonial events which have taken place between the King's accession in September 2022 and Accession Day in September 2023.
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The cap on medical and dental student numbers in the UK
This briefing provides an overview of UK policies on training doctors and dentists. It covers calls to lift the cap on medical and dental school places, some of the associated challenges, and England's NHS Long Term Workforce Plan.
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Research and development spending
R&D spending in the UK. Including analysis of R&D by region and industry, and international comparisons of R&D.
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Research Briefing
Supported exempt accommodation (England)
An overview of the regulation of supported exempt accommodation and action to improve standards and oversight.
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Research Briefing
Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill 2022-23: Digital markets and competition: Progress of the Bill
A briefing on the progress of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill 2023-24 covering digital markets and competition provisions (Parts 1 and 2)
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The Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023: debate in parliament
The Act is aimed at improving conditions in exempt supported housing. It came into force on 29 August 2023. This paper covers its progress through parliament.
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Research Briefing
Statistics on access to cash, bank branches and ATMs
This briefing gives statistics on cash use, access to cash, bank and building society branches, post office and ATM statistics.
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Research Briefing
Dual nationals imprisoned in Iran
Several dual nationals have been detained in Iran in recent years. The UK Government has been criticised for not acting decisively in their cases.
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Mobile (park) homes
This paper provides an overview of the rights of residents who live year-round on mobile (park) home sites and proposals to improve protections for residents in England.
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