Research Briefing
When will UK spaceports be ready for lift-off?
Planning is underway for UK space launch sites in Sutherland, Cornwall and Prestwick. When will the spaceports be ready and could they be used for space tourism?
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Research Briefing
The Family Test
The Family Test was introduced in 2014 in England. All new domestic laws and Government policies must apply the Family Test to make sure they support strong and stable families. The DWP has published departmental advice on conducting the Family Test. It is not a statutory requirement; publishing the results of the Test is encouraged but not required.
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Research Briefing
Local Enterprise Partnerships
This note examines the history and current responsibilities of Local Enterprise Partnerships.
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Research Briefing
Puppy Smuggling
There are ongoing animal health and welfare concerns about puppy smuggling into the UK using the EU Pets Travel Scheme as a cover for importing puppies of desirable breeds, often underage and bred in poor conditions.
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Research Briefing
EU ‘exit day’ is changed in UK law
On Wednesday Parliament voted to change ‘exit day’ in UK law. What happened in the Commons and Lords and how does this affect Brexit?
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Research Briefing
Yemen’s fragile peace process
Talks between the warring parties in Yemen have achieved a ceasefire but other commitments agreed in Stockholm are slow to be implemented; without further progress the ceasefire could crumble and Yemen could be tipped toward famine.
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Research Briefing
Members’ pay and expenses and ministerial salaries 2018/19
This House of Commons Library Briefing Paper sets out the current (2018/19) rates of Members' pay and ministerial salaries. It provides background to recent changes. It also notes changes in the rules relating to and budget limits for Members' expenses since 2010.
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Research Briefing
Direct taxes: rates and allowances 2019/20
This paper sets out direct tax rates and principal tax allowances for the 2019/20 tax year, as announced in the 2018 Budget on 29 October 2018. The paper outlines the conditions necessary for eligibility for these tax allowances, and provides a summary of the general tax position in straightforward cases.
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Research Briefing
The EU agrees to delay Brexit – but for how long?
On 21 March, EU heads of government agreed an extension to Article 50 until at least 12 April. What did the EU agree? And what does it mean for the UK and Brexit?
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Research Briefing
Offensive Weapons Bill 2017-19 (HC Bill 232)
The Offensive Weapons Bill 2017-19 (HC Bill 232) was published on 20 June 2018. Consideration of Lords amendments is due to take place on 26 March 2019.
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Research Briefing
Brexit delayed: the European Council Conclusions on extending Article 50
With a week to go until the UK was due to leave the EU, EU leaders have agreed to delay Brexit. But unless the House of Commons approves the Withdrawal Agreement next week the UK could be faced with a choice between leaving the EU with no deal on 12 April or coming up with an alternative plan that could mean a longer extension and taking part in the European Parliament elections
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Research Briefing
Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill 2017-19: Progress of the Bill
The Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill 2017-19 has been reported to the House with no amendments. The Bill is due to have its Report Stage and Third Reading on a date to be announced.
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Research Briefing
Extending the Article 50 Period: FAQs
The UK will leave the European Union at 11pm (GMT) on 29 March 2019, unless an extension to the Article 50 period is requested by the UK and granted by the EU. Has the UK requested an extension, and if so, for how long? On 14 March 2019, the Commons approved a motion instructing the
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Research Briefing
Brexit: contingency planning and powers
Media reports have speculated on whether the Government might be preparing to use its emergency powers conferred by the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 to manage various problems commentators have suggested may emerge after Brexit, particularly if there is no deal.
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Research Briefing
Extending Article 50: could Brexit be delayed?
With the UK due to leave the EU next week and no Withdrawal Agreement as yet approved by the House of Commons, the Government has requested that the EU agree an extension to the Article 50 period in order to delay Brexit. Under what scenarios could an Article 50 extension be agreed with the EU? And could this lead to the UK taking part in the European Parliament elections?
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