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This note sets out the rules regarding the tax treatment of alcohol and tobacco purchases made by passengers, which have been amended as a consequence of the UK's exit from the EU Single Market from 1 January 2021.
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This Commons Library briefing paper summarises current progress on nuclear power, including conventional reactors, advanced designs, waste disposal, and nuclear research.
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Spring Budget 2021 which will take place on 3 March 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 House of Commons Library Briefing Paper sets out the current (2020/21) rates of Members' pay and ministerial salaries. It provides background to recent changes. It also notes changes in the rules relating to and budget limits for Members' expenses since 2010.
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A short briefing paper on Covid-19 and the arts and culture sectors. Includes data on the contribution of arts, entertainment and culture industries to the UK economy.
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This House of Commons briefing paper provides information and statistics on mature students and discusses the decline in mature student numbers and highlights policy issues affecting these students.
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An online e-petition session, prompted by e-petition 300118, “Revoke the TV licence using legislation”, is scheduled for Monday 1 March at 4.30 pm. The session will be led by Jonathan Gullis MP.
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The number of students in higher education with a known disability is increasing, but disabled students remain an underrepresented group and concerns have been expressed about the support provided for these students.
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The House of Commons considered Lords amendments to the Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Bill 2019-2021 on 27 January 2021. This short briefing explains the amendments made to the Bill by the House of Lords, relevant Committee recommendations, and developments during Ping Pong.
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This Commons Library briefing paper deals with the creation and implementation of the office of the Chief Coroner for England and Wales and the role of the Chief Coroner
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This Commons Library briefing paper deals with coroners' investigations and inquests in England and Wales.
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A 90-minute online e-petition session on 'The movement of goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland' is scheduled for Monday 22 February 2021 from 4:30-6:00pm. This petition was started by Arlene Foster, the First Minister of Northern Ireland, and the session will be led by Elliot Colburn MP.
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What does Brexit mean for financial services? This briefing reviews progress and possibilities – from the 2018 Political Declaration to preparations for Brexit with no deal.
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This paper provides brief information in response to some key questions regarding the impact of the Coronavirus outbreak on separated families, maintenance arrangements and access to children.
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Certain changes of use can be done without planning permission, using what are known as permitted development rights (PDRs). This briefing formerly explained use classes and PDRs, examined recent changes and looked in depth at the controversy surrounding the PDR for change of use from office to residential accommodation.
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