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Review of Post-18 Education and Funding

Tuesday, 14 January, 2020

On 19 February 2018, the Prime Minister, Theresa May, announced in a speech that there would be a “wide-ranging review into post-18 education” led by Philip Augar. The review is to look at how future students will contribute to the cost of their studies, including “the level, terms and duration of their contribution.” The Prime Minister discounted the idea of moving back to a fully taxpayer funded system. It is expected that the review will report in early 2019.
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Pensioner benefits

Tuesday, 14 January, 2020

Looks at the main benefits available to pensioners, in addition to the State Pension, and the debate on whether they should be reformed
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Pavement and on-street parking in England

Tuesday, 14 January, 2020

This paper outlines the general legal position on what is generally called ‘pavement parking’ and the measures available to the police and local authorities to tackle it.
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- Roads
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Employment Bill 2019-20

Monday, 13 January, 2020

The Employment 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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- Work and incomes
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Local authority support for children in need (England)

Monday, 13 January, 2020

This briefing provides information on the definition and identification of "children in need" as set out in the Children Act 1989, the assessment process, and the services available to children in need and their families in England.
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Local government; Queen’s Speech 2019

Monday, 13 January, 2020

The debate on the Queens Speech (Motion for an Address) on Tuesday 14 January 2020 will be on education and local government. The debate is expected to start at 12.30 unless delayed by any ministerial statements or urgent questions.
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Economic Indicators, December 2019

Monday, 13 January, 2020

Analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators
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The election of a Speaker

Monday, 13 January, 2020

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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Manufacturing: statistics and policy

Friday, 10 January, 2020

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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2019 CJEU Judgments in Summary

Friday, 10 January, 2020

This briefing paper summarises a selection of Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) judgments from 2019.
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The Universal Credit assessment period and earned income

Thursday, 09 January, 2020

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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Carer’s Allowance

Thursday, 09 January, 2020

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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The gender recognition process

Wednesday, 08 January, 2020
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Euratom

Wednesday, 08 January, 2020

A Commons Library briefing paper on Euratom, the European Atomic Energy Community.
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Marriage of same sex couples: Northern Ireland

Wednesday, 08 January, 2020

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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