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Headline student numbers increased to multiple new records following a short dip after the 2012 reforms. Progress has stalled in recent years and there are however ongoing concerns about numbers of part-time undergraduates and some disadvantaged groups.
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A scheme to exclude MPs under investigation for sexual misconduct has been implemented in standing orders.
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Inflation measures the change in prices over time. Find the latest data on inflation in the UK, the Eurozone, and selected EU countries.
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The service industries include retail, finance, administration, and other areas. Find the latest data on the activity of the UK services sector.
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Maiden speeches made by newly elected MPs since 1918, with links to Hansard where available.
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An overview of kinship care in England, including the different types of kinship care arrangement, support available for kinship carers, issues, and Government policy.
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The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill covers children’s social care and education, including provisions for looked after children and for academy schools
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Find the latest data on house prices, mortgage approvals, and house building in the UK.
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Manufacturing is one of the production industries. Find the latest data on the activity of the UK manufacturing sector.
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Changes in TV viewing habits since the licence fee was established, such as the rise of on-demand streaming, have led some to challenge the BBC's funding model.
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The results of the Romanian presidential election at the end of 2024 were annulled following reports of irregularities and interference by a state actor.
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Analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators
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In the 2024 Autumn Budget the Chancellor announced the introduction of VAT on private school fees from 1 January 2025. This briefing discusses the background to the government's decision and the legislation to bring it into effect.
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The UK exports and imports billions of pounds worth of goods and services. Find the latest data on UK trade and the current account.
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This Library briefing gives an overview of how the profits from North Sea oil and gas production are taxed, and how the fiscal regime has been reformed in recent years.
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