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    Detection of poliovirus in London sewage samples

    Wednesday, 07 September, 2022

    Between February and June 2022, multiple vaccine-like-type-2 poliovirus isolates were collected from the London Beckton Sewage Treatment Works. This briefing paper sets out information about polio disease and the response of the UK Government and the UK Health Security Agency.

    • Research Briefing
    • Diseases
    • Health
    • Health services
    • Medicine
    • Sciences
  • Research Briefing

    Energy bills and the price cap

    Thursday, 01 September, 2022

    This briefing provides background on energy bills and the price cap, further information on recent reforms to the cap methodology, and proposals for different approaches to price regulation.

    • Research Briefing
    • Business
    • Consumers
    • Energy
  • Research Briefing

    Membership of political parties in Great Britain

    Wednesday, 31 August, 2022

    This briefing brings together the latest available data on political party membership in Great Britain.

    • Research Briefing
    • Parliament
  • Research Briefing

    China and the US in the Middle East: Iran and the Arab Gulf

    Friday, 26 August, 2022

    How influential is China in the Middle East, and what does its engagement mean for US influence?

    • Research Briefing
    • Economy
    • Middle East
  • Research Briefing

    Northern Powerhouse Rail

    Thursday, 25 August, 2022

    This briefing provides an overview of Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR), a programme of strategic rail investments designed to improve connectivity between cities and towns in the North of England. The briefing covers the Government's proposed route, cost and schedule for the programme as well as commentary on the Government's proposals.

    • Research Briefing
    • Rail
  • Research Briefing

    Social Security (Special Rules for End of Life) Bill [HL] 2022-23

    Thursday, 25 August, 2022

    Background on the Social Security (Special Rules for End of Life) Bill [HL] 2022-23, introduced in the House of Lords on 11 May 2022.

    • Research Briefing
    • Benefits policy
    • Sickness, disability and carers' benefits
    • Working age benefits
  • Research Briefing

    Police powers: unauthorised encampments

    Tuesday, 23 August, 2022

    Police powers in relation to unauthorised encampments that are typically associated with Gypsy and Traveller sites.

    • Research Briefing
    • Civil law
    • Communities
    • Crime
    • Equality
    • Institutions
    • Police
  • Research Briefing

    New-build housing: construction defects – issues and solutions (England)

    Monday, 22 August, 2022

    This paper considers homeowners’ means of redress when faced with defects in newly built housing. It summarises the Government and industry response.

    • Research Briefing
    • Home ownership
    • Housing and planning
    • Industry
  • Research Briefing

    The potential for direct rule in the British Virgin Islands

    Tuesday, 16 August, 2022

    Alleged corruption has been uncovered in the British Virgin Islands. In June 2022, the UK said it would not impose direct rule at present but would monitor progress.

    • Research Briefing
    • Overseas territories
  • Research Briefing

    High-Speed Rail (Crewe to Manchester) Bill

    Monday, 15 August, 2022

    This paper focuses on the western leg of HS2 from Crewe to Manchester and the High Speed Rail (Crewe to Manchester) Bill, which would authorise it.

    • Research Briefing
    • Rail
  • Research Briefing

    Coronavirus: GCSEs, A Levels and equivalents in 2022

    Tuesday, 09 August, 2022

    Provides background on exams in 2022. It covers adaptions, absence, grading, and appeals. Updated for release of Scotland's exam results on 9 August 2022

    • Research Briefing
    • Diseases
    • Education
    • Further education
    • Schools
    • Covid-19
  • Research Briefing

    Energy Bills Support Scheme: Government policy and FAQs

    Tuesday, 09 August, 2022

    The Government’s Energy Bills Support Scheme will provide a £400 discount on electricity bills to help households with the rising cost of energy. This briefing summarises the policy, first announced in February and updated in May and July 2022, as well as the reaction to it. It also provides information on eligibility for the scheme and answers to frequently asked questions.

    • Research Briefing
    • Energy
  • Research Briefing

    Coronavirus: Impact on the labour market

    Tuesday, 09 August, 2022

    This is the final version of this paper which tracks the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the labour market from January-March 2020 to January-March 2022.

    • Research Briefing
    • Diseases
    • Work and incomes
    • Working age benefits
    • Covid-19
    • Local data
    • Social security
    • Work and incomes data
  • Constituency casework,Research Briefing

    Ports and Shipping FAQs

    Wednesday, 03 August, 2022

    This briefing answers Frequently Asked Questions about ports and shipping including devolution, harbour powers, international treaties, decarbonisation, ferry passengers' rights, and seafarers' employment rights.

    • Constituency casework
    • Research Briefing
    • Transport
  • Research Briefing

    Brexit and the UK’s Overseas Territories

    Monday, 01 August, 2022

    What’s the significance of the UK’s departure from the EU for the UK’s 14 Overseas Territories, in relation to trade, funding, defence, and sovereignty?

    • Research Briefing
    • Americas
    • Environment
    • International development
    • International trade
    • Overseas territories
    • The EU

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