Research Briefing
Covid-19 and local government
A briefing paper covering financial support to local authorities, and Government financial support distributed via local authorities, during the Covid-19 pandemic
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Research Briefing
UN at 80: Funding challenges at the United Nations
As the UN turns 80, it faces a growing funding crisis. This briefing sets out how the UN is funded, the main causes of the UN's cash crisis, and the main initiatives to address these.
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Research Briefing
The Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales) Bill 2024-25
The Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales) Act allows for the alignment of rules on absent voting arrangements between reserved and devolved elections in Scotland and Wales.
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Research Briefing
The United Nations at 80: Paper Series
The UN's 80th year draws to a close. This series of briefings takes stock of the UN's progress and challenges ahead.
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Research Briefing
The UN at 80: An overview of the United Nations
As the UN turns 80, this briefing outlines the basics of the UN: its purposes, principles, and history.
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Research Briefing
UK funding to UN agencies and potential reforms in 2025
The UK is one of the largest donors to UN agencies. How much does it provide and what reforms does the UK want to see?
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Research Briefing
Knife crime statistics England and Wales
Knife crime is a crime involving an object with a blade or sharp instrument. This briefing presents and analyses statistics on knife crime in England and Wales.
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Research Briefing
What is a Royal Charter?
A Royal Charter incorporates a body, turning it from a collection of individuals into a single legal entity.
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Economic updates,Research Briefing
Economic update: Low growth leaves Chancellor with decisions to make
Economic growth remains slow, productivity forecasts are likely to be downgraded and government borrowing is at almost the highest on record.
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Research Briefing
Sentencing Bill
The Sentencing Bill was introduced to the House of Commons on 2 September 2025 and is scheduled for report stage on 29 October 2025.
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Research Briefing
Immigration and the ECHR
What effect does the European Convention on Human Rights – in particular Article 8 ECHR on family life – have on the UK's immigration system?
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Research Briefing
Driving licences for the over-70s
There is speculation that the government may soon update the process for over-70s renewing their driving licences, although no changes have been announced yet.
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Research Briefing
Victims and Courts Bill 2024-25: Progress of the bill
The Victims and Courts Bill is scheduled to have its report stage and third reading in the House of Commons on 27 October 2025.
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Research Briefing
Public Office (Accountability) Bill 2024-26
The "Hillsborough Law" would create a duty of candour for public officials and introduce parity of representation for bereaved families at inquests.
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Research Briefing
What is a Royal Warrant?
A Royal Warrant is a legal document authorising an appointment or specific action. These are signed by the King and mainly used for certain public appointments.
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