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People claiming unemployment benefits by constituency, April 2019

Tuesday, 14 May, 2019

This paper provides figures for the number of people claiming unemployment benefits (the “claimant count”) by parliamentary constituency, as well as a summary of the latest labour market statistics for the UK as a whole. The unemployment rate fell to its lowest rate since 1975 in the latest quarter, following another large fall in unemployment. There was also a large increase in employment, which was almost entirely driven by an increase for those who are self-employed. The employment rate remained at its joint-highest level since comparable records began in 1971. Average pay continued to grow faster than inflation.
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ESA and PIP reassessments

Friday, 10 May, 2019

This Commons Library briefing paper looks at the rules on reassessing Employment and Support Allowance, Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment claimants. Starting from 29 September 2017, some ESA and UC claimants with the most severe conditions will not have to face reassessment. PIP claimants receiving the highest level of support and whose needs are unlikely to improve may only have a "light touch" review every ten years. The Government also intends to exempt from reassessment PIP claimants over State Pension age, unless they report a change in their needs, from late spring 2019.
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Gypsies and Travellers

Thursday, 09 May, 2019

This 2019 briefing provides an overview of the key issues and policies relating to Gypsy and Traveller communities in England. The paper examines a range of issues including: inequalities, racial discrimination, accommodation needs, illegal encampments, health and education outcomes, employment rates, welfare reform and evidence of over-representation in the criminal justice system.
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Non-Domestic Rating (Preparation for Digital Services) Bill 2017-19

Wednesday, 08 May, 2019

A Commons Library briefing on the Non-Domestic Rating (Preparation for Digital Services) Bill 2017-19.
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CETA: the EU-Canada free trade agreement

Tuesday, 07 May, 2019

This note provides details about CETA, the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement. This is a free trade agreement between the EU and Canada.
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The EU27: Internal Politics and Views on Brexit

Thursday, 02 May, 2019

The other 27 EU Member States have maintained a largely united front in the Brexit negotiations and in maintaining that the negotiated Withdrawal Agreement should not be re-opened. This paper examines the views of each of the EU27 on Brexit and any contingency planning for a possible no-deal Brexit. It also provides background on their internal politics and trade and economic statistics.
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Comparing private rented sector policies in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Thursday, 02 May, 2019

This briefing paper provides a summary of the different approaches adopted by the Governments in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland in regard to some key areas of private rented sector policy. It has been updated to include the announcement on 15 April 2019 on 'no fault' evictions.
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Hedgerow Netting Petition

Thursday, 02 May, 2019

A parliamentary petition calling on the Government to make 'netting' hedgerows to prevent birds from nesting a criminal offence had over 350,000 signatures by 2 May 2019.
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Brexit reading list: economic, business and transport policy issues

Tuesday, 30 April, 2019

The Commons Library has compiled, from a wide range of sources, a selection of analysis and comment relevant to the UK's forthcoming withdrawal from the European Union.
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Progress and outcomes of selected social care and child support policy changes and consultations

Monday, 29 April, 2019

This House of Commons Library briefing paper considers the progress and also the recent outcomes of Government consultations and policy changes related to social care and child support. It provides summary information, including the original rationale for the consultation, the original date and (if applicable) revised date of publication, action etc., and the latest position; for some topics, links to separate Library briefing papers providing further information are included. A link to the full pdf version of the paper can be found at the foot of this page.
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Future international trade opportunities for the UK

Friday, 26 April, 2019

This page has been created to provide background information for the debate in Westminster Hall on 1 May 2019 on Future international trade opportunities for the UK.
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- International trade
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Economic Indicators, April 2019

Friday, 26 April, 2019

Analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators.
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2018 CJEU Judgments in Summary

Friday, 26 April, 2019

This briefing paper summarises a selection of Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) judgments from 2018.
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Postgraduate loans in England

Friday, 26 April, 2019

This briefing provides details of the postgraduate loans systems in England, including the rationale for their introduction, the consultation process and the eligibility criteria.
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AEA Technology Pensions

Wednesday, 24 April, 2019

Looks at "advice given to members of the UK Atomic Energy Agency (AEA) Pension Scheme" on privatisation. Originally prepared for a Westminster Hall debate on 26 October 2016, it has been updated since.
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- Pensions

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