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On 27 October, the Chancellor presented the Autumn Budget and Spending Review to Parliament. The Office for Budget Responsibility also published new forecasts for the economy and public finances. This briefing summarises the key announcements.
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Library briefing on the Menopause (Support and Services) Bill, a Private Members Bill introduced by Carolyn Harris MP.
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This Library briefing paper discusses the regulation of firearms in the UK.
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The Department for Work and Pensions made a series of changes to the social security system in response to the pandemic. Most have now been withdrawn.
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A Westminster Hall debate will take place on Tuesday 26 October 2021 on “Investment industry exposure to modern slavery”. It is sponsored by Conservative MP Gareth Davies.
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This note provides an outline of what an individual can do to stop junk mail and to remove their name from direct marketing mailing lists. It also briefly considers how unsolicited emails (known as "spam") can be stopped through the use of the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003.
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This short briefing looks at some of the cross-cutting themes that are causing supply chain disruption in the UK, how UK businesses are being affected, and the Government’s response.
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This briefing sets out the background to the Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2021, which will take place on 27 October 2021. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) will publish revised forecasts for the economy and public finances on the same day.
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This commons library briefing paper introduces a series on police powers.
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The natural environments of the Overseas Territories are of global significance. This paper describes UK support to help them adapt to climate change.
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The Queen’s Speech in May 2021 announced a new bill to provide the security services with the tools they need to tackle the threat from hostile activity by states. The Government subsequently published a consultation on proposals for legislation to counter state threats which closed in July 2021. This briefing paper examines the background to these proposals and concerns about the implications for press freedom.
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A Private Member's Bill introduced by Barry Gardiner MP which would reform employment law on so-called "fire and rehire" practices. Its Second Reading debate is scheduled for Friday 22 October 2021.
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This briefing paper answers common questions about the Post Office – covering its network, funding, modernisation and services.
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This House of Commons briefing paper provides an overview of what consumers can expect when their travel or holiday booking has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, and their legal rights.
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On 19 October 2021, the House of Commons will consider a motion to renew the temporary provisions of the Coronavirus Act 2020. The motion is “That the temporary provisions of the Coronavirus Act 2020 should not yet expire”.
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