Research Briefing
Finding homes for looked after children
Overview of the challenges faced by local authorities in finding suitable homes for all looked after children, followed by a summary of government policy.
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Research Briefing
Media Bill: progress of the Bill
The Media Act 2024 has received Royal Assent, but most of its provisions are not yet in force.
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Research Briefing
Debt Relief Orders
A Debt Relief Order (DRO) is a formal debt solution in England and Wales, they help people make a fresh start. This briefing outlines key features of DROs.
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Research Briefing
UK-China relations: Developments 2021 to 2024
This paper looks at how UK-China relations have deteriorated between 2021 and 2024, as well as the UK's and China's policies towards one another, the UK's national security concerns, and trade and investment links.
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Research Briefing
British military medals and how to apply
This paper outlines the eligibility criteria and process to apply for a military medal, as well as background information on some of the medals that may still be applied for.
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Research Briefing
Post-conflict reconstruction assistance to Ukraine
Planning for the post conflict reconstruction of Ukraine has begun. The use of sanctioned Russian assets to help fund reconstruction is among the issues being discussed.
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Research Briefing
Higher education in the UK: Systems, policy approaches, and challenges
This briefing explains how higher education works across the UK. It considers where policy approaches align and diverge, and notes some challenges facing the sector.
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Research Briefing
Employment status
This briefing provides an overview of the legal concept of employment status and reviews and proposals for reform of the law in this area
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Research Briefing
Maintaining and funding war memorials
There are estimated to be over 100,000 war memorials in the UK. This paper collates some useful resources for individuals seeking information on funding, maintenance and other war memorial related questions.
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Research Briefing
NATO enlargement: Ukraine
NATO says Ukraine "will become a member" of the Alliance, but has not set a timeframe.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Finding funding for constituents
How to approach constituent funding enquiries: general advice and resources
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Research Briefing
Rising cost of living in the UK
This briefing covers rising prices including food and energy inflation, Government support, and how the cost of living affects households.
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Research Briefing
UK aid and climate change
The briefing describes the potential affects of climate change on development goals, UK aid spending on the climate and key UK projects and their effectiveness.
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Research Briefing
The UK and the US$100 billion climate finance goal
In 2022 industrialised countries achieved a 2009 pledge to provide US$100 billion annually to low income states to help them respond to climate change.
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The UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement: Review clauses
The agreement includes a set of review dates and transitional periods. It provides for reviews of implementation every five years, with the first due in 2026.
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