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On 25 September UN Member States agreed 17 'Sustainable Development Goals' at an extraordinary Summit of the UN General Assembly. At various points during the negotiations, the UK Government expressed concern that 17 goals was too many. Debates continue over how far the goals embody a 'transformational agenda'.
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This research briefing provides detail on the Starter Homes scheme, launched in February 2015 and aimed exclusively at first-time buyers under 40 years of age. It covers the scheme's background as well as the consultation process it undertook in December 2014 along with the Government's response. [This paper is superseded by Library briefing paper CPP07643]
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This short briefing paper lays out the requirements on private landlords with reference to smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, and the avoidance of Legionnaires’ Disease (caused by the Legionella bacteria).
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This note discusses new rules for the VAT liability of digital services which took effect from 1 January 2015.
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This briefing paper considers transparency in the family courts, including communication of information and media attendance, and background on recent changes in this area.
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This briefing provides an overview of the Work Capability Assessment (WCA) for Employment and Support Allowance (ESA).
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This briefing provides an overview of Employment and Support Allowance (ESA).
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This is a one page guide to the High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill: Instruction (No.4)
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This paper contains labour market figures for parliamentary constituencies, as well as a summary of the latest national and regional statistics.
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This paper considers the background and reaction to, and the provisions of, the Education and Adoption Bill which proposes new powers in relation to converting school judged "inadequate" to academy status, the academy conversion process and intervention powers and the reaction to them, and the establishment of regional adoption agencies. Sections 5 to 7 were added to this paper on 14 September 2015, to cover the Bill's Second Reading and Commons Committee Stages. Sections 1 to 5 of the note remain as originally published on 17 June 2015, and have not been updated.
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Remotely Piloted or Unmanned Aircraft, more commonly known as drones, have been described as the most contentious conventional weapons system currently in use. This note provides an overview of their use by the UK armed forces.
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This briefing paper provides brief information on School Sports Partnerships, including their establishment and their funding.
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This Private Members Bill will bring most Crown tenancies within the assured tenancy regime under the 1988 Housing Act. The Bill has secured Government support so is more likely be enacted.
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The Trade Union Bill 2015-16 was introduced in the House of Commons on 15 July 2015.
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The crisis over deaths in of migrants in the Mediterranean has brought calls for decisive action from the EU.
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