Research Briefing
UK aid for LGBT+ inclusion
UK aid seeks to improve the lives of LGBT+ people globally. The paper sets out the potential effects of the pandemic, and UK aid and diplomatic efforts.
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Research Briefing
Waiving intellectual property rights for Covid-19 vaccines
To meet demand for Covid-19 vaccines, some countries have argued for a waiver on intellectual property rights for vaccines. This paper sets out the debate.
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Research Briefing
Votes of no confidence
How are no confidence motions drafted and what happens if a Government loses?
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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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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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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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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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Economic updates,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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