Research Briefing
‘Good work’ and the Employment Rights Bill
This briefing paper collates current policy discussions around ‘good work’ and how it can be measured and mapped over time, in the context of the Employment Rights Bill 2024-25.
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Research Briefing
VAT : zero-rating e-publications
In the 2020 Budget the government announced that e-publications would be charged VAT at the zero rate, in the same way as books, newspapers and magazines. This change took effect from 1 May 2020.
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Research Briefing
Support for small businesses
This briefing outlines sources of financial and non-financial support for small businesses.
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Research Briefing
What are state visits?
State visits are formal international visits by heads of state. In the UK, the King hosts “inbound” state visits and embarks upon “outbound” state visits.
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Research Briefing
Home fee status for students from Hong Kong
This briefing explains whether British National (Overseas) visa holders are eligible for home fee status and student finance in the UK.
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The implications of population ageing for social policy
The UK population is ageing, with some ageing better than others. This has implications for health and social care, housing, pensions and education policies.
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Research Briefing
State visits to the UK
What are state visits? Who decides who is invited? Who pays the costs? What is the format of a state visit? Do they always include addresses to Parliament?
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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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