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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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This briefing paper summarises a selection of Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) judgments from 2019.
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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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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 UK faces some difficult foreign policy choices. Previously accepted international norms are being challenged. The global balance of power is shifting away from the West. It seems likely the UK will be sailing these choppy waters outside the European Union. And the ‘special relationship’ with the US is particularly challenged under President Trump. In
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UK trade in 2018 compared with recent historical trends, as well as its geographical pattern.
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A Commons Library briefing paper on Euratom, the European Atomic Energy Community.
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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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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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Which constituencies produced the narrowest or widest victory margins in the 2019 election?
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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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In 2019 on average, women were paid approximately 83p for every £1 men were paid.
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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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