Research Briefing
Asylum seekers in the UK: common questions in 2025
Frequently asked questions about asylum seekers in the UK, including access to welfare benefits and housing (which currently includes 'asylum hotels').
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Research Briefing
What are letters patent?
Letters patent are a legal document which is authorised by the King. They are mainly used for certain sorts of public appointments.
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Research Briefing
The Crown Dependencies
A briefing paper on the constitutional status of the Crown Dependencies, which are the Bailiwick of Jersey, the Bailiwick of Guernsey (including Alderney and Sark) and the Isle of Man.
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Research Briefing
Occupational pension increases
Looks at the requirements on private sector defined benefit occupational pension schemes to increase (index and revalue) the pensions they pay in line with inflation
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Research Briefing
Employment Rights Bill 2024-25: Lords stages and amendments
The Employment Rights Bill 2024-25 had its Lords stages between 14 March and 3 September 2025. The Commons will consider Lords amendments on 15 September 2025
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Research Briefing
The regulation of non-surgical cosmetic procedures in England
This briefing provides an overview of the regulation of non-surgical cosmetic procedures in England.
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Research Briefing
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement
This briefing explains the government's plans to introduce a Lifelong Learning Entitlement. It also considers reaction and issues raised by the education and employment sectors.
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Research Briefing
Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] 2024–25
A bill intended to expand bus franchising powers and to strengthen local authority influence over bus services in England.
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Research Briefing
2025 treaty on the British Indian Ocean Territory/Chagos Archipelago
Under the agreement, the UK will cede sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius but will pay for the right to operate the Diego Garcia military base
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Research Briefing
Railway 200
27 September 2025 is the 200th anniversary of the birth of the modern railway, and a variety of special events are being held to celebrate the occasion.
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Research Briefing
MPs related to other current or former Members since 2010
List of MPs who are related to current or former Members of Parliament
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Research Briefing
What is the Ecclesiastical Committee?
The Ecclesiastical Committee is a statutory committee of MPs and peers which examines draft laws governing the Church of England.
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Research Briefing
Is planning permission required to house asylum seekers in hotels?
Court cases have focused on whether using hotels to house asylum seekers constitutes a material change of use to a hostel.
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Research Briefing
Renters’ Rights Bill 2024-25: Consideration of Lords amendments
This briefing provides an overview of amendments made to the Renters' Rights Bill 2024-25 in the House of Lords.
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Research Briefing
Childcare workforce in England
A briefing on the childcare workforce in England, looking at workforce size, recruitment and retention, and an overview of recent government policy.
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