Research Briefing
The election of Deputy Speakers
This research briefing reviews the background to the introduction of elections for Deputy Speakers. It notes the arrangements for and reports the results of the elections that have taken place.
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Research Briefing
Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs)
Traffic Regulation Orders are used to create parking spaces, vehicle restrictions and temporary road closures. This paper describes how they can be introduced.
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Research Briefing
Representing the Overseas Territories in the UK Parliament and Government
How does the UK Parliament interact with the UK's Overseas Territories?
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Road and Vehicle FAQs
This briefing paper answers Frequently Asked Questions about roads and vehicles.
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Research Briefing
Deportation of foreign national offenders
Deporting foreign national offenders from the UK is a longstanding government priority but the number of people deported has fallen.
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Research Briefing
Defence procurement reform: The single source contract regulations
The single source contract framework regulates defence contracts that are awarded without competition.
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Research Briefing
Gypsies, Roma and Travellers: Statistics
This briefing provides statistics on people identifying with Gypsy, Roma or Traveller ethnic groups
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Research Briefing
Armed Forces pay 2024/25
Armed forces personnel will receive a 6% pay rise for 2024/25. This is in line with the recommendation of the Armed Forces Pay Review Body (AFPRB).
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Research Briefing
Gypsies and Travellers: Accommodation in England
This briefing looks at Gypsies’ and Travellers’ accommodation in England.
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Research Briefing
Replacing the UK’s nuclear deterrent: The Warhead Programme
In February 2020, the Government confirmed the existence of a programme to replace the UK's nuclear warhead. What stage is the programme at and how much is it expected to cost?
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Research Briefing
Constituency casework: Immigration, asylum and nationality
Many requests can be resolved by using information from trusted online sources or making enquiries with the Home Office. Constituents with complex cases likely need professional advice.
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Research Briefing
The Gender Pensions Gap
The gender pensions gap can mean the differences in retirement income or retirement wealth for men and women. It is influenced by the gender pay gap, as well as other factors. This paper outlines progress to address the gender pensions gap, and proposals for reform.
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Research Briefing
What is the Armed Forces Act?
The Armed Forces Act fulfils the requirement under the Bill of Rights 1689 that the armed forces may not be maintained without the consent of Parliament.
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Research Briefing
Introducing a cap on care costs
Overview of proposals to reform how people pay for adult social care in England, which have now been cancelled.
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Research Briefing
EU elections 2024: Results and the new European Parliament
The European Parliament elections in June 2024 saw gains for parties on the right, but pro-EU political groups from the centre-right to the centre-left combined continued to have a majority
Total results (page 87 of 557)