Research Briefing
Corporate insolvency framework: proposed major reforms
The purpose of this Commons’ briefing paper is to consider in detail three BEIS consultations on insolvency and corporate governance.
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Research Briefing
Insolvency Practitioners’ Fees
New rules requiring Insolvency Practitioners to provide upfront estimates of what they will charge for their work came into force on 1 October 2015. This briefing paper provides information on the background to, and the main provisions of, the Insolvency (amendment) Rules 2015.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Nuisance calls
This page provides information on preventing and reporting nuisance calls: unsolicited and unwanted marketing messages; silent or abandoned calls; and spam texts.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Firearms licensing
Guidance on who can get a firearms licence and how to apply.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Council Tax in England
Explains the way Council Tax is calculated and any discounts or exemptions that may apply
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Research Briefing
UK progress in rolling over EU trade agreements
This short note provides a list of EU trade agreements in force.
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Research Briefing
Winter Fuel Payments update
The Winter Fuel Payment is a tax-free annual payment to help older people meet the cost of their winter fuel bills. The “standard” rates are £200 per eligible household where the oldest person is under 80, and £300 for households containing a person aged 80 or over.
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Research Briefing
Brexit: Trade issues for food and agriculture
This briefing discusses how future UK trade policy after Brexit could affect the availability, price and quality of food, as well as the prospects for farmers, food producers and processors. It sets out key statistics on the UK’s international food and drink trade and considers the potential opportunities and challenges of new trading relationships after the UK leaves the EU, including under a Withdrawal Agreement or a no deal scenario.
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Research Briefing
Brexit: public procurement
Overview of the expected effects of Brexit on public procurement and future policy choices for the UK.
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Research Briefing
Brexit reading list: no deal
This paper provides links to a selection of 2019 publications by private sector organisations, think tanks, research institutes and other academic institutions on a no-deal exit from the EU.
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Research Briefing
Planning for a no-deal Brexit
After Boris Johnson became Prime Minister in July 2019 the Government intensified planning for a no-deal Brexit and stressed its intention to take the UK out of the EU on 31 October with or without a deal. But the UK remained in the EU after 31 October after a further extension of the Article 50 period was agreed with the EU. A no-deal Brexit however remains the default outcome if an agreement is not ratified. This briefing paper provides an overview of Government and EU preparations for a no-deal Brexit, and of recent reports analysing the possible impact of this outcome
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Research Briefing
Universal Credit and the Severe Disability Premium
This Commons Library briefing looks at how Universal Credit will affect benefit claimants who are, or were, getting the Severe Disability Premium. It covers measures which came into force in January 2019 to prevent people getting SDP from moving onto UC until they can receive transitional protection, and "SDP transitional payments" for those who have already moved to UC and lost SDP.
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Research Briefing
Brexit: ATOL protection scheme
This Commons briefing paper provides a summary of the impact on ATOL of a “no deal” Brexit. In the process, it also provides an outline of the current insolvency protections provided by ATOL in respect of package holidays and LTAs.
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Research Briefing
Four Seasons Health Care Group – financial difficulties and safeguards for clients
This House of Commons Library briefing paper explores the latest developments concerning the financial state of the Four Seasons Health Care Group – the UK’s second largest care home provider – and (for England) the regulatory oversight of strategically important social care providers and the temporary duty of local authorities to meet people’s needs when such a provider suffers business failure. A link to the full pdf report can be found at the foot of this page.
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Research Briefing
Historical Institutional Abuse (Northern Ireland) Bill 2019-20
The Historical Institutional Abuse (Northern Ireland) Bill 2019-20 was introduced in the House of Commons on 4 November 2019. At the time of writing, the Government has yet to confirm whether it will progress further before Parliament dissolves.
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