Research Briefing
Mesothelioma: civil court claims
This note provides an overview of civil court claims for mesothelioma.
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Honours for political service
This Note has been replaced. Updated content is available in Briefing Paper SN02832.
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Brexit and UK immigration and asylum policy: a reading list
This reading list collates some recent commentary on the implications of the EU referendum vote for future UK immigration and asylum policy, and links to some related Library briefings.
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Economic Indicators, August 2016
July 2016 saw the publication of a range of economic data covering the period immediately prior to the EU referendum, and some early indicators of the economic situation following the referendum result.
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Brexit: some legal and constitutional issues and alternatives to EU membership
This paper considers how the UK will leave the EU, some legal and constitutional issues, and possible alternatives to EU membership. What is the process for leaving the EU? Will the UK join a different grouping of states or go it alone? Will EU or UK citizens or businesses have any vested rights?
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The Supreme Court on Devolution
This House of Commons Library Briefing Paper provides information on the Supreme Court's role in devolution. The paper explains how cases on devolution reach the Supreme Court and summarises some of the most important cases since 2009.
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Impacts of immigration on population and the economy
This note looks at the impacts of immigration on different aspects of the economy and society, including population growth, employment, earnings, public services and the public finances.
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A Public Service Ombudsman for the UK
This House of Commons Library Briefing Paper looks at the Government's proposal to bring forward a draft bill for a public service ombudsman which will provide a unified ombudsman service for UK reserved matters and public services delivered solely in England. It also looks at the existing ombudsman landscape for public services across the UK.
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Israel and the Palestinians: no through road?
This Commons Library briefing paper has been archived as it no longer offers up-to-date information. However, we have published other papers which may be of interest.
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Commons Library Analysis: Energy: The Renewables Obligation
The Renewables Obligation has provided financial support for large scale renewable electricity. Some elements of the scheme have already closed and it will close in 2017 as part of Electricty Market Reform, to be replaced by Contracts for Difference.
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Ministerial Residences
This House of Commons Briefing Paper provides information on ministerial residences including their allocation, financial arrangements and hospitality rules as well as historical notes on each residence.
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Brexit and local government
This Commons Library briefing paper covers the possible impact of exiting the European Union on local authorities, with regard to devolution deals; EU structural funds; compliance with EU law; and medium-term financial implications.
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Unemployment by Constituency, July 2016
This paper contains claimant count figures for parliamentary constituencies, as well as a summary of the latest labour market statistics for the UK as a whole.
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Polish population of the United Kingdom
This Commons Library briefing paper is a short statistical portrait of the UK's Polish population. It covers the size, age structure, and geographic distribution of the Polish population, and includes statistics on Polish family structure and employment.
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Religious persecution in the Middle East and its effect on the UK
Religious persecution has been on the rise in the Middle East.
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