Research Briefing
Is my council going to be abolished?
The government said it will invite all two-tier local authority areas to restructure into unitary authorities, which is likely to result in fewer, larger authorities.
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Research Briefing
Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL]
The Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] is scheduled to have its second reading in the House of Commons on 12 February 2025.
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Research Briefing
The Climate and Nature Bill 2024-25
The Climate and Nature Bill 2024-25 was introduced in the House of Commons on 16 October 2024, and its second reading took place on 24 January 2025. This Library briefing provides an overview of the bill and background information.
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Research Briefing
Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill 2024-25
MPs will debate the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill at second reading on Monday 10 February 2025.
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Research Briefing
Impact of planned changes to employer National Insurance contributions on police forces
On Wednesday 11 February 2025 there will be a Westminster Hall debate on the impact of planned changes to employer National Insurance contributions on police forces. The debate will start at 4.30pm and will be led by Esther McVey MP.
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Research Briefing
UK-Ukraine 100-year partnership agreement
In January 2025, the UK and Ukraine signed a 100-year partnership agreement. The agreement aims to build military, economic and cultural ties.
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Research Briefing
How does access to NHS dentistry compare across areas in England?
Access to NHS dentistry is uneven across England. Areas with lower provision have a higher number of people going to A&E with dental problems.
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Research Briefing
Assimilated law reform: Moving towards alignment?
The government says it revoked or reformed 40 pieces of assimilated law (derived from EU law) between June and December 2024.
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Research Briefing
Local Government Finance Settlement 2025/26
Local authorities in England will have £69.4 billion to spend in 2025/26. Here we look at the changes in this year’s funding, and the longer-term context.
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Research Briefing
UK and international response to Houthis in the Red Sea 2024/25
Yemen's civil war continues. From 2023 the Houthis began attacking ships and Israel. What is the situation and what has been the UK and international response?
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Research Briefing
Debt relief for low-income countries
How much debt do low income countries owe, and what is the impact of debt on development? The briefing also discusses UK and global initiatives on debt relief.
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Research Briefing
Oaths of Allegiance
An updated briefing paper on oaths of allegiance taken by senior office holders in the UK. This includes the Parliamentary Oath taken by MPs and peers and the judicial oath taken by judges.
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Economic updates,Research Briefing
Economic update: Slow end to 2024 and growth plans announced
Sluggish GDP growth is expected to continue into early 2025, amongst weak business confidence. The government has made growth its “number one mission”.
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Research Briefing
What will happen to the tax on wine from 1 February 2025?
Since August 2023, most wines sold in the UK have been taxed differently to other alcoholic products. This will change on 1 February 2025.
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Research Briefing
Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill 2024-25
The Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill 2024-25 makes provisions to identify, prevent and deter fraud and error, and enable the recovery of debt, both in the public sector and in the benefits system.
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