Research Briefing
Iran: 2021 presidential election
Iran held a presidential election on 18 June 2021, with Ebrahim Raisi securing a majority of votes and winning the election.
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Research Briefing
Domestic abuse: Support for victims and survivors
This paper explains the support available for victims and survivors of domestic abuse. This includes support from housing and social security agencies, and specialist domestic abuse support services such as Independent Domestic Violence Advisers (IDVAs) and refuges.
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Research Briefing
The collapse of Blackmore Bond plc
This briefing discusses the collapse of mini-bond issuer Blackmore Bond plc and the calls for regulatory reform as a result.
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Economic updates,Research Briefing
Economic update: Strong recovery as economy opens up
The economy has grown faster than most economists expected.
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Research Briefing
Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Bill 2021-22
The second reading debate on the Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Bill 2021-22 is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 6 July 2021.
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Research Briefing
Community energy
Community energy refers to energy projects that are wholly or partially owned and controlled by local communities. The projects can span generation – usually renewable or low carbon – or demand reduction such as energy efficiency.
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Research Briefing
How is crossbow use and possession regulated?
Demands for tighter regulation of crossbows came after the inquest into the death of Shane Gilmer in April 2021.
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Research Briefing
Armed Forces Bill 2021-22: Progress of the Bill
The Armed Forces Bill 2021-22 completed Committee of the Whole House on 23 June 2021. Remaining stages are yet to be scheduled.
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Research Briefing
Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill 2019-21: Background
The Police, Crime, Courts and Sentencing Bill [Bill 268 2019-21] (the Bill) is a Government Bill introduced to Parliament on 9 March 2021. The Bill’s Second Reading is scheduled for 15 and 16 March. This landing page provides an overview of the Bill. It also provides links for further Library briefings on specific aspects of the Bill.
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Research Briefing
Iran’s next President: Ebrahim Raisi and the Iran nuclear deal
This Insight looks at the Iranian election result and what effect Ebrahim Raisi could have on the Iran nuclear deal.
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Research Briefing
The UK-EU trade deal: financial services
On Christmas Eve 2020, the UK Government announced that a trade deal had been reached with the EU. This short note describes the deal's provisions on financial services.
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Research Briefing
Environment Bill 2019-21 and 2021-22: Report on Committee and Remaining stages in the Commons
The Environment Bill 2019-21 has completed it Committee Stage, Report Stage and Third Reading in the House of Commons. This paper is a summary of what happened in those stages and about how the Bill has changed. It considers key Government and Opposition amendments. The Bill has now proceeded to the House of Lords.
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Research Briefing
Ethiopia: Situation in Tigray
Serious food shortages have raised fears of famine in northern Ethiopia.
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Research Briefing
EU Settlement Scheme applications: Figures in final month
What we know about applications to the scheme and grants of status as the scheme draws to its official close.
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Research Briefing
Israel: 2021 parliamentary election and new coalition government
Israel held parliamentary elections on 23 March 2021. No single party gained a majority and, after two months of talks, a new coalition government has formed.
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