Research Briefing
The EU Settlement Scheme: A summary
EU citizens who want to live in the UK after Brexit will need to apply for a new immigration status through the EU Settlement Scheme
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Research Briefing
Serious violence and knife crime: Law enforcement and early intervention
Knife crime has been on the rise in England and Wales over the past few years…
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Research Briefing
General Election 2019: Brexit
Brexit was a prominent issue in the 2019 General Election. This Insight compares how Parliamentary constituencies voted in the EU Referendum in 2016 and in the 2019 General Election.
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Research Briefing
Review of Post-18 Education and Funding
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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Research Briefing
Pensioner benefits
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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Research Briefing
Building the UK’s digital future
Internet connectivity is now an essential part of modern life. So how will the new Government support new nationwide digital infrastructure?
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Research Briefing
Pavement and on-street parking in England
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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Economic updates,Research Briefing
Economic update: Will less uncertainty boost growth?
Analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators
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Research Briefing
Employment Bill 2019-20
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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Research Briefing
General Election 2019: The impact of weather on turnout
The 2019 General Election was the first December election since 1918. In the run up to election day there was speculation about the potential impact of cold wintry weather on turnout. This Insight looks at the evidence.
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Research Briefing
Local authority support for children in need (England)
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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Research Briefing
Local government; Queen’s Speech 2019
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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Research Briefing
Economic Indicators, December 2019
Analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators
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Research Briefing
The election of a Speaker
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.
Total results (page 229 of 640)