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Calls to change overseas domestic worker visa conditions

Friday, 13 May, 2016

An independent review of the conditions attached to domestic worker visas recommended reinstating the right to change employer and apply for further leave to remain (but not permanent settlement) for all migrant domestic workers in the UK. The Government disagrees with the recommendation. It has introduced more limited rights for domestic workers to change employer and extend their stay in the UK, which are more focused towards victims of trafficking or slavery.
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EU referendum: how the result will be declared

Thursday, 12 May, 2016

This Commons Library briefing paper summarises how the result will be declared following the referendum on the UK’s membership of the EU on Thursday 23 June 2016.
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Changes to criminal legal aid

Thursday, 12 May, 2016

On 28 January 2016 the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, Michael Gove, told the House of Commons that his department would no longer pursue the introduction of the ‘dual contracting’ scheme for the provision of criminal litigation services in England and Wales. He also announced the suspension of a second reduction in solicitors’ fees. The change in policy ended the long-running dispute between the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and the legal profession over changes to criminal legal aid.
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Housing and Planning Bill: Lords amendments and Ping Pong

Wednesday, 11 May, 2016

This House of Commons Library briefing paper provides information on amendments made to the Housing and Planning Bill 2015-16 during its Committee, Report and Third Reading stages in the House of Lords. The paper has been updated to include further consideration of the Bill by the Commons and Lords (Ping Pong).
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Zero Carbon Homes

Tuesday, 10 May, 2016

Proposals for zero carbon homes and the Government's decision not to proceed with the scheme announced in July 2015
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Armed Forces Bill 2015-16: Lords amendments

Monday, 09 May, 2016

The Armed Forces Bill 2015-16 returns to the House of Commons on 11 May 2016 for consideration of Lords amendments. This briefing paper provides information on these amendments.
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The Apprenticeship Levy (archived)

Friday, 06 May, 2016

This note is no longer being updated. For the latest information on the Apprenticeship Levy see the Commons Briefing Paper, Apprenticeships Policy in England.
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The Warm Home Discount Scheme

Thursday, 05 May, 2016

This Commons Library briefing paper provides historical background information on the Warm Home Discount scheme (WHD).
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Immigration Bill 2015-16: Lords amendments and ping-pong stages

Wednesday, 04 May, 2016

The Immigration Bill 2015-16 is currently in ping-pong stage. This Commons Library briefing paper gives an overview of the latest developments with the Bill.
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Rail regulation

Wednesday, 04 May, 2016

This paper explains how the railways have been regulated since privatisation, including the present role and responsibilities of the Office of Rail and Road (ORR), and proposals for the future reform of rail regulation.
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- Rail
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Government leaflet on the EU Referendum

Wednesday, 04 May, 2016

The Government has published a leaflet setting out its recommendation ahead of the referendum that the UK should remain a member of the EU; the leaflet will be delivered to every household in the UK. An e-petition critical of the Government's decision to publish the leaflet has received over 200,000 signatures and will be debated by the House of Commons on 9 May 2016.
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- Elections
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Economic Indicators, May 2016

Tuesday, 03 May, 2016

Analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators.
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EU Referendum: counting the vote

Monday, 02 May, 2016

This is the first UK-wide referendum to be counted overnight. Neither of the two previous UK-wide referendums provide much in the way of helpful precedent on when we will know whether the UK and Gibraltar electorate have voted to leave or remain part of the EU. It’s a safe assumption that it will be a
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Every School an Academy: The White Paper Proposals

Friday, 29 April, 2016

This House of Commons Library briefing discusses the Government's proposals to convert all state-funded schools in England to academy status. It sets out the relevant proposals in the Education White Paper, the reaction that has followed the announcement, and also provides information on academy performance
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- Schools
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Burundi crisis one year on: April 2016 update

Thursday, 28 April, 2016

Over the last year Burundi has been convulsed by a political and human rights crisis whose origins lie in the decision by President Pierre Nkurunziza to seek and then win a third term in office.

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