Research Briefing
Africa in 2025: G20 presidency and a new UK approach to Africa
South Africa will take the G20 presidency in 2025, the first African country to do so. What other opportunities and challenges face the African continent in 2025?
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Research Briefing
When will my local train operator be nationalised?
The government is bringing most passenger train operators under public ownership. Nationalisation will start in 2025 and is expected to finish in 2027.
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Research Briefing
UK arms exports to Israel
This briefing provides information on UK arms exports to Israel, the arms export licensing system and the government’s reviews of existing licences to Israel.
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Research Briefing
Local government air quality responsibilities
Local authorities must monitor and improve air quality to meet objectives. This briefing gives an overview of the local air quality management regime.
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Research Briefing
Who is eligible for the RSV vaccine?
People who are more than 28 weeks pregnant or are aged 75 to 79 years are eligible for the vaccine against RSV, a virus that can cause coughs and colds.
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Research Briefing
Risk-based exclusion of MPs
A scheme to exclude MPs under investigation for sexual misconduct has been implemented in standing orders.
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Research Briefing
Kinship carers in England
An overview of kinship care in England, including the different types of kinship care arrangement, support available for kinship carers, issues, and Government policy.
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Research Briefing
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill 2024-25
The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill covers children’s social care and education, including provisions for looked after children and for academy schools
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Research Briefing
Romania: recent political developments and 2024 elections
The results of the Romanian presidential election at the end of 2024 were annulled following reports of irregularities and interference by a state actor.
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Economic updates,Research Briefing
Economic update: Which industries have grown in 2024?
UK economic growth has slowed in the second half of 2024, after a relatively strong start. Early indicators suggest Q4 growth may be close to or lower than Q3.
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Research Briefing
Where do girls live when in custody?
A review of the care and placement of girls in the secure estate has been announced, following the experience of girls placed in a prison for boys.
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Research Briefing
Public service pensions – response to McCloud
The McCloud pension remedy was brought in after a judgment found that the government discriminated against younger members of public service pension schemes.
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Research Briefing
Cancer statistics for England
Data and charts on cancer diagnoses, deaths, survival, and NHS services in England.
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Research Briefing
UK immigration schemes for Afghan nationals
Many MPs receive enquiries from constituents asking how relatives or friends in Afghanistan might be able to come to the UK and the effectiveness of the resettlement and relocation schemes for Afghan nationals are under regular scrutiny.
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Research Briefing
Russia’s use of nuclear threats during the Ukraine conflict
In November 2024 President Putin announced changes to Russia's nuclear doctrine. The move is another step in Russia's ongoing nuclear rhetoric associated with the conflict in Ukraine.
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