Research Briefing
One-off cash payments: Economic Impact Payments in the United States
What can be learnt from the US experience of Economic Impact Payments since 2020 for cost-of-living support?
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Research Briefing
Access to transport for disabled people
This paper explains the legislative frameworks and policies that apply to public transport users with disabilities or reduced mobility.
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Research Briefing
Bankruptcy
This briefing paper provides a outline of bankruptcy procedures in England and Wales. It also considers a call for evidence on the personal insolvency framework launched by the Insolvency Service in July 2022.
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Research Briefing
Disruption and delays at airports
What is causing delays and cancellations at UK airports?
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Research Briefing
Refugee mental health and the response to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine
How does conflict affect the mental health of refugees, and how has the UK Government responded to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine?
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Research Briefing
Q&A: Energy efficiency in old houses
This briefing paper answers some commonly asked questions about improving energy efficiency in older domestic buildings. It does not focus on specific issues associated with listed or heritage buildings.
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Research Briefing
What happens when a devolved bill is referred to the UK Supreme Court?
The Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) Bill (Northern Ireland) has been referred to the UK Supreme Court. We explain why, and how a bill reference works.
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Research Briefing
Disabled adaptations in leasehold flats and common parts
This paper covers how leaseholders in flats can gain consent to home adaptations. It covers the issue of adaptations in the common parts of residential buildings.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Support for businesses
An overview of initiatives to support businesses through the coronavirus pandemic.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Getting people back into work
The coronavirus pandemic has had a substantial impact on the UK labour market. This briefing provides information on the measures that have been put in place to support people back in to work.
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Research Briefing
The UK’s 2022 aid strategy
In May 2022 the Government published its aid strategy. The paper describes the four priorities, how UK aid will be delivered, and the known spending commitments.
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Research Briefing
Economic update: Growth slows as inflation rises
Consumer prices were 9.1% higher in May 2022 than a year before, with the inflation rate expected to peak in October.
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Research Briefing
2021 census: What are the results so far?
The first 2021 census data has been published for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. What does it tell us, and when will we get more detailed data?
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Research Briefing
Plans to let agency staff cover for striking workers
Proposed legal changes will allow agencies to supply temporary workers to cover workers taking industrial action. What is the context of these plans?
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Scottish independence referendum: role of the Supreme Court
What is the Scottish Government proposing and what are the related legal issues?
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