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Tax Credit changes from April 2016

Thursday, 29 October, 2015

This note (published 15 October 2015) outlines what tax credits are, the changes announced in the Summer Budget 2015 and how these changes will be implemented. It also estimates what impact these changes will have for families in combination with other measures announced in the Summer Budget 2015, such as introduction of the National Living Wage, the increase to the Personal Allowance and freeze in Child Benefit. This page was updated on 29 October 2015 to included additional analysis of the impact on affected families (see attached spreadsheet).
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European Union (Approvals) Bill 2015-16

Thursday, 29 October, 2015

This Bill fulfils a requirement of the European Union Act 2011 that EU legislative proposals based on the 'catch-all' Article 352 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union must be approved by an Act of Parliament before the UK can support their adoption in the EU Council. The Bill deals with two relatively uncontroversial proposals concerning the Republic of Macedonia becoming an observer on an EU human rights body and a draft decision on the Tripartite Social Summit for Growth and Employment.
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Afghanistan: back on the agenda?

Tuesday, 27 October, 2015

As the Taliban has made gains and ISIS has a foothold in Afghanistan, the US has announced that it will not withdraw its troops so quickly as planned.
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Welfare Reform and Work Bill 2015-16 Committee Stage Report

Monday, 26 October, 2015

This Commons Library Briefing Paper summarises debate and amendments to the Bill during its committee stage in the House of Commons.
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Background to Hospital Parking Charges (Exemption for Carers) Bill

Monday, 26 October, 2015

This Commons Library briefing provides information on the main provisions of the Hospital Parking Charges (Exemption for Carers) Bill 2015/16.
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In brief: Iran

Monday, 26 October, 2015

Iran is more in the news than ever, with its involvement in the Syrian conflict. This briefing paper is a summary of Iran's domestic politics, regional involvement and the nuclear deal.
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- Middle East
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House Business Committee

Friday, 23 October, 2015

In November 2009, the Select Committee on Reform of the House of Commons recommended the establishment of a House Business Committee to “assemble a draft agenda to put to the House in a weekly motion”. Although, the House approved the establishment of a House Business Committee and the Coalition Agreement included a commitment to establish it, a House Business Committee has not been set up. The current Government has no intention of bringing forward proposals to establish a House Business Committee.
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Housing and Planning Bill 2015-16

Thursday, 22 October, 2015

This Commons Library briefing paper provides background and comment on the Housing and Planning Bill 2015-16. The Bill was presented on 13 October 2015 and is scheduled to receive its Second Reading on 2 November 2015.
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Commons Library analysis: Charities (Protection and Social Investment) Bill [HL]: in detail

Thursday, 22 October, 2015

This paper provides information about the Bill and background to it, and about debate on the Bill in the House of Lords
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- Communities
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Charities (Protection and Social Investment) Bill [HL]: in brief

Thursday, 22 October, 2015

A summary of the background to the Bill, the provisions in the Bill, and matters debated in the House of Lords
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- Communities
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Defence Expenditure (NATO Target) Bill 2015 – 16

Wednesday, 21 October, 2015

This Briefing Paper is prepared for the Second Reading of the Defence Expenditure (NATO Target) Bill on 23 October 2015.
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Higher Education (Information) Bill: Second Reading

Wednesday, 21 October, 2015

This page provides a summary, background and relevant information ahead of the Second Reading of Heidi Allen's Private Members' Bill, Higher Education (Information) Bill.
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e-Petitions

Tuesday, 20 October, 2015

This note looks at the background to the introduction of a new joint petitions system and a new Petitions Committee
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UK drone attack in Syria: legal questions

Tuesday, 20 October, 2015

The UK drone attack in Syria that killed two British men raises many legal questions. Was it self-defence? What about the laws of war? How does human rights law apply? What is the legal significance of the attack?
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Police and firefighter pensions – decision of the Pensions Ombudsman

Monday, 19 October, 2015

Relates to a decision of the Pensions Ombudsman relevant to the amount of lump sum payable to many police and firefighters who retired in the early 2000s
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