Research Briefing
This briefing paper provides an overview of the Social Security (Uprating Of Benefits) Bill 2021-22 which is scheduled to complete all its Commons stages on Monday 20 September 2021.
Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing addresses commonly asked questions about the roll-out of the Covid-19 vaccine.
Research Briefing
What principles should shape the tax system? This briefing paper examines what can be learnt from research and policy.
Research Briefing
Pro-democracy protests erupted in Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) in June and July 2021. This paper discusses what prompted the protests, what this means for the future of the monarchy, and the response of the UK Government.
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Public spending and taxation in Scotland was a hotly debated issue in the run up to the Scottish independence referendum, and has remained so since. A range of statistics exist on the subject: here we look at what these say and how they are measured.
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What does international law say about turning back migrants at sea, and can “pushback” tactics can be used safely and legally?
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This briefing outlines the impact that the Covid-19 pandemic has had on transport usage and the implications this has had on decarbonisation of the transport sector.
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People living in rural areas can face particular housing challenges. This paper provides a selection of publications and articles that examine these challenges and proposals to address them.
Research Briefing
The coronavirus timeline sets out the Commons’ response to the pandemic, including key ‘lock down’ dates and changes to the way parliamentarians worked. It includes links to the relevant debates in Hansard, Speaker’s Statements, Procedure Committee reports, the ‘Members’ Guide to hybrid proceedings’ and correspondence on proceedings during the pandemic.
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How has the Commons adapted procedures since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic?
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The UK has reached a trade agreement with Australia. This briefing looks at what it covers, its effects on agriculture and how Parliament will scrutinise it.
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Coalition forces are withdrawing from Afghanistan. The paper describes how aid has been used since 2001, progress made, and future challenges and commitments.
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The second reading debate on the Elections bill has been scheduled for 7 September 2021.
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This page was last updated on 1 September 2021- the Commons Library Briefing UK immigration routes for Afghan nationals provides more recent updates.
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