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Northern Ireland Assembly Elections: 2022

Wednesday, 18 May, 2022

An election to the Northern Ireland Assembly was held on 5 May 2022. Sinn Féin became the first nationalist party to win the most seats overall in a Northern Ireland election. The DUP lost seats, becoming the second largest party in the Assembly, while the Alliance Party had their best-ever result, becoming the third-largest party. Due to concerns about the Northern Ireland Protocol, the DUP have not taken part in the cross-community election of the Speaker of the Assembly, meaning that the Assembly cannot sit for the time being.
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Investigation of Former Armed Forces Personnel Who Served in Northern Ireland

Wednesday, 18 May, 2022

The investigation of former British soldiers who served in Northern Ireland during “The Troubles” is receiving a significant amount of media and parliamentary attention as a result of ongoing court cases and the Government's new proposals for dealing with legacy issues in Northern Ireland.
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EU energy security: Implications for the UK

Tuesday, 17 May, 2022

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has highlighted the fragile state of the EU’s energy security. How has the EU responded and what does this mean for the UK?
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Nuclear weapons profile: North Korea

Tuesday, 17 May, 2022

North Korea continues to expand its nuclear capabilities and programmes.
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Local Elections 2022: Results and analysis

Friday, 13 May, 2022

This briefing analyses the results of the Local Elections which took place in England, Scotland and Wales on 5 May 2022
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Hospitality industry and Covid-19

Thursday, 12 May, 2022

This paper provides information on the hospitality industry in the UK, the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and sources of support for the sector.
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Consumer disputes: Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Thursday, 12 May, 2022

This Paper examines the ADR landscape in the UK and the different types of ADR methods available to help resolve a consumer dispute. It also considers the impact of the UK having left the EU on consumer contracts and dispute resolution.
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Postal services

Wednesday, 11 May, 2022

This note gives an overview of postal services in the UK. It discusses current regulation, market trends and consumer problems.
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Queen’s Speech 2022

Thursday, 05 May, 2022

This Library briefing identifies issues and bills that may appear in the Queen's Speech on 10 May 2022 or require legislation in the forthcoming parliamentary session.
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Elections Bill 2021-22: Progress of the Bill

Wednesday, 04 May, 2022

The Elections Bill 2021-22 was introduced in July 2021 to fulfil Conservative Party manifesto commitments to “protect the integrity of the UK’s democracy”. It has now completed all its stages and received Royal Assent. This briefing summarises the Parliamentary stages of the Bill up to Royal Assent.
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Improving the home buying and selling process in England

Tuesday, 03 May, 2022

This paper provides an overview of the home buying and selling process in England, stakeholder concerns, and Government proposals to improve the process. It also outlines the conveyancing process in Scotland.
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Broadcasting: listed sporting events

Tuesday, 03 May, 2022

This Breifing looks at the televising of major sporting events.
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The Post-18 Education and Funding Review: Government conclusion

Friday, 29 April, 2022

The Government has concluded its review of post-18 education and funding and announced changes to England's student finance system.
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Skills and Post-16 Education Bill [HL]: Progress of the Bill

Friday, 29 April, 2022

This briefing analyses the parliamentary progress of the Skills and Post-16 Education Bill [HL], which received royal assent on 28 April 2022.
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France: 2022 presidential election and future prospects

Tuesday, 26 April, 2022

France held a presidential election on 10 April 2022, with a run-off poll taking place on 24 April. In a repeat of the 2017 election, Emmanuel Macron defeated Marine Le Pen.

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