Research Briefing
Rough Sleepers: Enforcement Powers (England)
This briefing paper discusses the use of enforcement powers under the Vagrancy Act 1824 and the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 in relation to rough sleepers.
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Research Briefing
Egypt in 2021: Politics, Human Rights and International Relations
President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has been in power in Egypt since 2013. Concerns continue to be raised regarding human rights in the country and the treatment of Sisi's political opponents. Internationally, Egypt's relationship with Sudan and Ethiopia have been strained since the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam began in 2011, but there is opportunity for greater stability in its relations with Libya, Turkey and the Gulf States.
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Research Briefing
Tax avoidance: a General Anti-Abuse Rule
UK tax law is specifically targeted rather than purposive: in tackling the exploitation of loopholes in the law, governments have legislated against individual avoidance schemes as and when these have come to light. This note looks at the case that has been made recently for a general anti-avoidance rule, and the Coalition Government's introduction of a 'narrower' General Anti-Abuse Rule in 2013.
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Research Briefing
Direct taxes: rates and allowances 2021/22
This paper sets out direct tax rates and principal tax allowances for the 2021/22 tax year, as confirmed in the 2021 Budget on 3 March 2021. The paper outlines the conditions necessary for eligibility for these tax allowances, and provides a summary of the general tax position in straightforward cases.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Green Homes Grant
Update The Green Homes Grant scheme is closing on 31 March 2021. New applicants must apply by 5pm on 31 March 2021. The Government announced on 27 March 2021 that the scheme was to close and that £300 million of funding for energy efficiency and low carbon heating schemes for lower income households was to
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
The Child Maintenance Service (CMS): Key sources and FAQs
An overview of key Child Maintenance Service (CMS) resources for caseworkers.
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Research Briefing
Defence Command Paper 2021: Equipment cuts
What equipment will be cut from the UK armed forces in the 2020s?
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Research Briefing
Netherlands: 2021 general election
The Netherlands held a general election on 17 March 2021 to elect members of the House of Representatives. Talks continue on forming a coalition government.
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Research Briefing
Extending home ownership: Government initiatives
This House of Commons Library Briefing Paper describes the specific Government initiatives which have been developed in order to assist first-time buyers into home ownership and, in some cases, to help existing owners who are seeking to move. The paper includes some comment on these schemes.
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Research Briefing
Transport provision for post-16 students in England
This Library briefing outlines the arrangements for transport to education and training for students between the ages of 16 to 19.
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Research Briefing
Integrated Review 2021
This landing page features a new series of Commons Library briefings on the Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy, and the subsequent Defence Command Paper, which were both published in March 2021.
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Research Briefing
Renewing parts of the Coronavirus Act, new public health regulations and parliamentary proceedings
There will be a debate in the Commons Chamber on 25 March on four motions on coronavirus legislation and parliamentary proceedings during the pandemic.
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Research Briefing
Global Britain and the Integrated Review in Parliament
This paper provides links to Parliamentary activity on the topic of Global Britain and the Integrated Review. This includes ministerial statements and speeches, debates, select committee reports and Commons and Lords Library briefings.
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Research Briefing
Libya: towards a political settlement?
Libya has agreed a new interim government. Could this be the beginning of the end of the instability that has troubled the country since the fall of Gaddafi?
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Research Briefing
Defence Command Paper 2021: Summary
This paper summarises the key points of the Defence Command Paper 'Defence in a Competitive Age'.
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