Research Briefing
Migration pressures in Europe
The crisis over deaths in of migrants in the Mediterranean has brought calls for decisive action from the EU.
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Research Briefing
Armed forces pension reform,1995 – 2005
Covers the reform process which lead up to the introduction of Armed Forces Pension Scheme 2005
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Research Briefing
Improvements to Monetary Policy Committee Transparency
This note describes changes being made to enhance the transparency and accountability of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee.
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Research Briefing
The Assisted Dying (No 2) Bill 2015
This Briefing Paper is prepared for the Second Reading of the Assisted Dying (No 2) Bill 2015 on 11 September 2015.
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Research Briefing
Meeting London’s housing need
This briefing paper considers evidence of London's housing crisis; how much additional housing is needed; and the barriers and potential solutions to the issue arising from a selection of research projects.
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Research Briefing
Food Waste
This Commons Library Briefing Paper has been superseded by the Library Briefing Paper on Food Waste: key facts, policy and trends in the UK.
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Research Briefing
Mind the gap: The digital divide and digital inclusion
Internet use is transforming almost every aspect of our public, private and work life. More than three quarters of the UK population use the internet daily, up from just 35% of people in 2006. Two thirds of people now own a smartphone, using it for nearly two hours every day to browse the internet, access
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Research Briefing
Economic Indicators, September 2015
Analysis of the latest key UK and international economic indicators.
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Research Briefing
Chairs of the Committee of Public Accounts since 1861
This table lists the successive Chairs of the Public Accounts Committee from 1981 to present day.
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Research Briefing
Speakers of the House of Commons and Chairmen and Deputy Chairmen of Ways and Means
A list of all known Speakers and Deputies from 1258 to present day
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Research Briefing
Northern Ireland: Stormont House Agreement and implementation
This briefing paper sets out the main provisions of the Stormont House Agreement and looks at progress with implementation. The way forward for welfare changes in Northern Ireland, which was a main driver for the talks leading to the Agreement, continues to be unresolved.
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Research Briefing
Cuba and the United States – how close can they get?
Since December 2014, when the Presidents of the US and Cuba announced the beginning of a rapprochement, there have been developments on both sides. The US has eased travel and commerce restrictions; in April the two leaders met in person and in May 2015 the US officially lifted its designation of Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism. In July both countries opened embassies in the other country. But much remains to be done before relations can be considered 'normal' and it is far from clear how close the two countries will get. This note looks at what has happened so far and obstacles to be overcome.
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Research Briefing
Reform of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), 2014-2020
A reformed Common fisheries Policy took effect from 1 January 2014 following on from several years of negotiation. The key reforms to the CFP, include a phased in ban on discarding fish (effective as of 1 January 2015); a legally binding commitment to fishing at sustainable levels; and increasingly decentralised decision making, taking place at regional rather than pan-European level. This note covers the proposals for reform of the EU Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), negotiations and decisions implementing the reforms.
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Research Briefing
Apprenticeships Policy in England: 2010-2015
An overview of apprenticeship policies introduced in England during the 2010-2015 Parliament
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