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This Commons Library briefing paper is concerned with online scams. In addition to looking at the scale of the problem, it considers the different types of scams, who are the targeted victims, and what is being done to combat them.
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This briefing considers the role of the NHS and healthcare professionals in addressing domestic abuse. It looks at the use of healthcare services by victims and perpetrators, alongside initiatives such as health-based Independent Domestic Violence Advisers.
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This briefing covers the outcome of the UK and EU negotiations on commitments to have a level playing field for open and fair competition – an important part of the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA).
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This briefing looks at the results of the local elections that took place in England on 6 May 2021.
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The SNP won the most seats in the Scottish Parliament in the elections on 6 May 2021. This paper provides data on voting trends and electoral turnout for constituencies, electoral regions, and for Scotland as a whole.
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This paper gives an overview of labour market statistics across the UK’s regions and countries. The spreadsheet published alongside this paper includes a ‘profile tool’ where you can select a region and see all data for that region presented in tables and charts.
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This briefing has been written for the House of Commons Second Reading debate on the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill. The paper gives background to the Bill, sets out the Bill's provisions, and provides commentary and responses to the Bill.
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Chad held a presidential election on 11 April 2021. The winner died the day after the election result was announced and a Transitional Military Council has since seized power.
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Looks at how the State Pension introduced for future pensioners on 6 April 2016 affects individuals, focusing in particular on transitional arrangements
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Reforming the funding of adult social care, including how people pay for care, has been an issue for successive governments. This briefing provides a summary of developments in this area since Boris Johnson became Prime Minister in July 2019.
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This briefing provides an overview of mass asymptomatic Covid-19 testing in England and links to other Commons Library and POST resources on the topic.
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Facts, figures and sources information on public service pensions
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This Library briefing identifies issues and bills that may appear in the Queen's Speech on 11 May 2021 or require legislation in the forthcoming parliamentary session.
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This paper provides details and links for ministerial statements and parliamentary debates (from both Houses of Parliament) that cover international affairs and defence.
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The Financial Services Act 2021 was introduced in the House of Commons on 21 October 2020 and received Royal Assent on 29 April 2021. It is the first financial services primary legislation passed by the UK Parliament since the UK left the European single market, making reforms in 22 distinct areas.
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