Research Briefing
Brazil held a presidential election on 2 October 2022, with a run-off poll taking place on 30 October. Former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva narrowly defeated incumbent president Jair Bolsonaro.
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An overview of the the UK's naval surface fleet, future ships and the Government's naval procurement policy.
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Rent and food prices have increased for students while maintenance loans are lower in real terms compared to last year.
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This briefing paper provides an overview of the current product safety regime in the UK.
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This briefing considers the Online Safety Bill and the Online Advertising Programme consultation. It also looks at other initiatives and proposed regulatory interventions that would impact on online advertising.
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A non-technical overview of school funding levels and mechanisms in England. Updated following 2022 Autumn Statement
Research Briefing
The Government published a Draft Victims Bill on 25 May 2022.This briefing provides background to victims policy, the development of the draft Bill, and an overview of its content.
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The Turks and Caicos, a UK Overseas Territory, has seen a rise in violent crime. What is the situation and how has the Territory and UK Government responded?
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This paper explains policy developments in relation to setting social housing rent levels in England since 2002. In 2023-24 rent increases will be capped at 7% aside from supported housing.
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A new centre right government, led by Giorgia Meloni, took office in Italy in October 2022. Meloni's leads a party with roots in Italy's post-war neo-fascist party. This briefing provides background on the election and new government
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Overview of national curriculum assessments ('SATs) in primary education in England; includes provisional KS2 SATs results for 2022
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DWP benefits that are linked to inflation rise by 10.1% in April 2023, as do the basic and new State Pension. Inflation-linked tax credit elements and benefits administered by HMRC are also expected to rise by 10.1%.
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This Commons Library briefing paper deals with where couples may get married in England and Wales, with a very short summary of the position in Scotland. It also deals with Law Commission recommendations for the reform of weddings law.
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Background to and discussion of the Bill, which would implement changes to the regulation of financial services arising from the UK's departure from the EU.
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