Research Briefing
Economic Indicators, December 2019
Analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators
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Research Briefing
The election of a Speaker
This note briefly outlines the procedure for electing a Speaker. It reports the results of the election of new Speakers in 2009 and 2019; and the Procedure Committee's review of the 2009 election.
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Research Briefing
Manufacturing: statistics and policy
Data on the manufacturing sector, analysis of recent trends and pressures facing the sector, a summary of government policy and a discussion of the potential impact of the UK’s decision to leave the European Union.
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Research Briefing
2019 CJEU Judgments in Summary
This briefing paper summarises a selection of Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) judgments from 2019.
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Research Briefing
The Universal Credit assessment period and earned income
This Commons Library briefing looks at the problems working Universal Credit claimants can experience because of the assessment period rules, and at the implications of a recent High Court judgment.
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Research Briefing
Carer’s Allowance
This Commons Library briefing looks at Carer's Allowance - a non-contributory, non-means-tested benefit paid to people who care full-time for someone who is severely disabled. It covers the background to the benefit and issues frequently raised by people claiming it, including the level of the benefit, its interaction with other benefits including the Retirement Pension, and the difficulties recipients face when seeking to combine their caring duties with paid work or studying. Reforms to Carer's Allowance have been discussed, but there have been no significant changes to the benefit in recent years, and Carer's Allowance will remain a separate benefit under the Universal Credit system. Responsibility for Carer's Allowance and related disability benefits is now devolved to the Scottish Parliament. The Scottish Government has introduced a Carer's Allowance Supplement, and Carer's Allowance in Scotland will be replaced by a new benefit - Carer's Assistance - starting from winter 2021.
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Research Briefing
Euratom
A Commons Library briefing paper on Euratom, the European Atomic Energy Community.
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Research Briefing
Marriage of same sex couples: Northern Ireland
The law in Northern Ireland is due to change very shortly to enable same sex couples to marry and opposite sex couples to form a civil partnership. This briefing paper deals with the marriage of same sex couples in Northern Ireland.
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Research Briefing
Police Powers and Protections Bill 2019-20
The Police Powers and Protections Bill 2019-20 was announced in the Queen’s Speech on 19 December 2019. No date is yet available for second reading
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Research Briefing
Myanmar: January 2020 update
After a brief period when Myanmar was viewed by the rest of the world as an inspiring 'success story', the country is once again the target of strong international criticism over the Rohingya crisis. This briefing surveys developments since the beginning of 2018.
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Research Briefing
Iraq, Iranian influence and the death of Soleimani
With the killing of Iranian General Soleimani by the US in Iraq, US/Iranian tensions have reached a new high. His death was the culmination of a very rocky year for Iraq and for Iranian influence there.
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Research Briefing
Queen’s Speech: Trade Bill 2019-21
The Trade Bill 2019-21 was announced in the Queen’s Speech on 19 December 2019. Second reading is on 20 May 2020..
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Research Briefing
Fisheries Bill 2019-20
The Fisheries Bill 2019-20 was announced in the Queen’s Speech on 19 December 2019. No date is yet available for second reading.
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Research Briefing
Timetabling of constitutional bills since 1997
This note provides some information on the amount of time the House has spent considering constitutional bills on the floor of the House of Commons during committee stage. The Note covers the period since 1997, when the programming of bills was first introduced.
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