Research Briefing
Technical education in England: T Levels
This briefing provides an overview of reforms to the technical education system in England through the introduction of new T Level qualifications.
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Research Briefing
The review of level 3 qualifications reform
This briefing provides background to the government's review of level 3 qualifications reform. It explains the review's outcomes and includes reaction.
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Research Briefing
Sanctions against Russia (February 2022 to January 2025)
In response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the G7, EU and other allies and partners across the globe have imposed an unprecedented package of coordinated sanctions against Russia.
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Research Briefing
France: recent political developments and the 2024 National Assembly elections
The 2024 elections accentuated a three-way split in the French National Assembly, leading to further instability. The government appointed in September had fallen by the end of the year.
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Research Briefing
Further education funding in England
This briefing explains the different systems of funding available to further education providers in England, examines recent funding announcements and trends, and considers some related issues facing the further education sector.
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Research Briefing
Financial and enterprise education in schools
This note provides an outline of current arrangements relating to financial and enterprise education in schools, and recent reports on the quality of that education, in England
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Research Briefing
Yemen: humanitarian situation and UK aid
The UN has said Yemen is experiencing one of the world's worst humanitarian crisis. This paper describes the current situation and the role of UK aid.
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Research Briefing
New Homes (Solar Generation) Bill 2024-25
The New Homes (Solar Generation) Bill 2024-25 has its second reading on 17 January 2025. This Library briefing provides an overview of the bill and key areas of debate.
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Research Briefing
School attendance in England
An overview of school attendance rules in England, and concerns about increased persistent and severe absence since the Covid pandemic
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Research Briefing
Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories in 2023-25: UN, ICC and ICJ statements and actions
What actions has the UN Secretary General, Security Council, General Assembly, International Court of Justice and International Criminal Court taken during the 2023-25 Israel-Hamas conflict?
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Research Briefing
The Parliamentary Ombudsman: role and proposals for reform
This paper looks at the role of the Parliamentary Ombudsman, and recent proposals for its reform.
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Research Briefing
Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill 2024-25
A briefing on the Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill 2024-25
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Research Briefing
Renters’ Rights Bill 2024-25: Progress of the bill
The Renters' Rights Bill is scheduled to have its report stage and third reading on 14 January 2025. This briefing provides an overview of the bill's progress through the House of Commons prior to report stage.
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Research Briefing
Armed forces family housing and Annington Homes
The Ministry of Defence has bought back 36,000 properties it sold to Annington Homes in 1996. This paper explains the key points of the sale and buy back agreement.
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Research Briefing
Recognition of LGBT+ veterans: FAQs
The government has announced a series of restorative measures aimed at former LGBT+ personnel. What are these measures and how can individuals apply?
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