Research Briefing
Pension scams
This briefing paper provides information on pension scams and policy action taken to prevent pension scams.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Help with paying for home repairs and improvements
Is financial help available for home repairs or improvements?
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Research Briefing
The Data Protection and Digital Information (No. 2) Bill 2022-23
The Data Protection and Digital Information (No.2) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 8 March 2023.
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Research Briefing
Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill 2022-23
A briefing on the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act 2023
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Research Briefing
Strikes and minimum service laws in Europe
This briefing, based on responses from other parliamentary libraries, gives an overview of the right to strike across Europe including any minimum service laws
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Research Briefing
The Belfast/Good Friday Agreement – 25 years on
A briefing paper on the 25th anniversary of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement, which established power-sharing institutions in Northern Ireland.
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Research Briefing
English devolution: What’s in the new deals?
This Insight describes the new devolution deals for Greater Manchester and the West Midlands, including changes to local funding, powers and accountability.
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Research Briefing
Social Housing Reform in England: What Next?
This briefing outlines the measures set out in the Government’s social housing white paper, stakeholder reaction and the next steps for social housing reform.
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Research Briefing
The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and Alternative Provision Improvement Plan
An overview of the Government's March 2023 SEND and Alternative Provision Improvement Plan, and some initial reaction to the measures
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Research Briefing
Consumer payments made in advance of receiving goods or services (online sales, deposits, vouchers etc.)
This briefing considers possible consumer detriment when advance payments are made for goods or services and the retailer becomes insolvent.
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Research Briefing
Selective licensing of private landlords (England & Wales)
Authorities in England and Wales can establish selective licensing schemes so private landlords in designated areas must obtain a licence to let properties.
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Research Briefing
Pensions (Extension of Automatic Enrolment) (No. 2) Bill
The Pensions (Extension of Automatic Enrolment) (No. 2) Bill is scheduled to have report and third reading on 24 March 2023. This briefing discusses the background to the Bill and its progress through Parliament.
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Research Briefing
Protection from Sex-based Harassment in Public Bill 2022-23
The Protection from Sex-based Harassment in Public Bill 2022-23 is scheduled to have report and third reading on 24 March 2023. This briefing discusses the background to the Bill and its progress through Parliament.
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Research Briefing
UK aid and the Overseas Territories
The UK has fourteen Overseas Territories. Which are eligible for UK aid, and what assistance does the UK provide?
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Business loans schemes
An overview of the development and rollout of the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loans Scheme, the Coronavirus Larger Business Interruption Loans Scheme and the Bounce Back Loans Scheme, including refinements and challenges, as well as the subsequent Recovery Loan Scheme.
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