Research Briefing
Polygamy
This briefing paper deals with when polygamous marriages might be legally recognised in England and Wales; immigration issues; social security benefits and pension entitlement.
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Research Briefing
Reporting in the Family Court
What are the rules for reporting in the Family Court and how will the new pilot to improve transparency work?
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Complaints about schools in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
How to complain in general and about admissions, exclusions and SEND in schools in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
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Research Briefing
UK Infrastructure Bank Bill [HL] 2022-23
The UK Infrastructure Bank Bill 2022-23 would put the UK Infrastructure Bank on a statutory footing and clarify its powers to lend to local government.
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Economic updates,Research Briefing
Economic update: Short recession looming and concern over US climate policies
Businesses are cautiously optimistic about the year ahead despite sombre forecasts
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Research Briefing
Households in temporary accommodation (England)
This paper provides data on homeless households in temporary accommodation in England and outlines initiatives and issues associated with the use of temporary accommodation.
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Research Briefing
Carer’s Leave Bill 2022-23: Progress of the Bill
This briefing paper provides information on the Carers Leave Bill 2022-23, introduced in the House of Commons by Wendy Chamberlain MP as a Private Member's Bill.
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Research Briefing
Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Bill 2022-23: Progress of the Bill
This briefing paper provides information on the Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Bill 2022-23, introduced in the House of Commons by Dan Jarvis MP as a Private Member's Bill.
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Research Briefing
Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill 2022-23: Progress of the Bill
This briefing paper provides information on the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill 2022-23, introduced in the House of Commons by Wera Hobhouse MP as a Private Member's Bill.
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Research Briefing
International treaties and the Overseas Territories
How do international treaties and conventions apply to the UK's inhabited Overseas Territories?
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Research Briefing
Which areas have benefited from the Levelling Up Fund?
How much has been awarded from the Levelling Up Fund, and where was it allocated?
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Research Briefing
Ukraine crisis
This page features Commons Library publications relevant to the current conflict in Ukraine.
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Research Briefing
Local government taxation
A briefing paper on local government taxation, including taxes currently available to UK local authorities and recent debates on alternative local taxes.
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Research Briefing
Business rates: the 2023 revaluation
A briefing paper explaining the revaluation of business rates that will come into effect on 1 April 2023, in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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Research Briefing
Homes for Ukraine: What happens after six months?
What options are available to hosts and sponsors under the Homes for Ukraine scheme after six months?
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