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Research Briefing
Retail sector in the UK
Key data and pressures facing the retail sector in the UK.
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Research Briefing
Relationships and Sex Education in Schools (England)
This House of Commons Library briefing provides an overview of the current rules and recent reforms to relationships and sex education in English schools.
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Research Briefing
Recent updates to UK migration estimates
Methods for calculating migration statistics have recently changed. However, both previous and new methods show a similar overall trend in net migration.
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Research Briefing
House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill 2024-25: Progress of the bill
The House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill, as introduced, would remove the right of hereditary peers to sit in the House of Lords. The bill was amended in the Lords.
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Research Briefing
Temporary accommodation in England: Issues and government action
The rising use of temporary accommodation for homeless households is increasing costs for councils and affecting households. This briefing outlines the main issues and what the government is doing to address them.
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Research Briefing
How is temporary accommodation provided to homeless households in England?
Local authorities in England have to provide temporary accommodation to some households in certain circumstances. This briefing provides an overview of how temporary accommodation is provided and how it is funded.
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Research Briefing
Teachers’ Pension Scheme
An overview of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, including government changes to pensions and the remedy to the discrimination caused by these changes.
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Research Briefing
Deprivation of British citizenship and withdrawal of passports
In the 21st century there has been a revived use of government powers to deprive people of their British citizenship and withhold UK passports, particularly as a counter-terrorism measure.
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Research Briefing
Council tax: local referendums
This briefing note explains the system of referendums on council tax increases in local authorities. It sets out the legislative framework and the thresholds that have been set in previous years.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Helping tenants with damp and mould in their homes (England)
A short guide to tenants’ rights when living with damp and mould in their homes and government action to address this issue.
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Research Briefing
Special Educational Needs: support in England
An overview of the current system of support for children and young people with special educational needs, and pressure on the system. Updated with new 2024-25 SEND incidence and EHC plan data
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Research Briefing
Political financing: Donations, loans and state funding
‘Political financing’ refers to all money that is raised and spent for political purposes.
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Research Briefing
Land law: frequently asked questions (England & Wales)
This Commons briefing paper gives an overview of some commonly raised issues about land law.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Can my landlord prevent me from keeping a pet? (England)
An explanation of the rules on pet ownership in rented properties.
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