Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Tenancy related fees
An overview of the ban on most letting fees which came into force in June 2019. Letting fee complaints are also covered.
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Research Briefing
WTO: Challenges and Opportunities
This briefing discusses the WTO’s role in a context of geopolitical tensions and global economic shifts. It also looks at efforts to overcome current challenges.
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Research Briefing
Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill [HL]
The Investigatory Powers Act (Amendment) Bill would amend the Investigatory Powers Act 2016, which governs lawful access by public bodies to communications and data. It was introduced in the House of Lords in November 2023
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Research Briefing
Pedicabs (London) Bill [HL] 2023-24
A Government Bill to regulate pedicabs in London will have its committee and remaining stages in the Commons chamber on 26 March 2024.
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Research Briefing
Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill 2023-24
The Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill 2023-24 is a Private Member’s Ballot Bill introduced by John Spellar (Lab), who came seventh in the Ballot. Second Reading in the Commons will take place on 22 March 2024
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Research Briefing
Reform of children’s social care in England
Summary of the Government's proposals for reform of children's social care in England.
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Research Briefing
Plastic waste
A briefing on plastic waste in the UK including legislation, statistics, government policies and proposals for change.
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Research Briefing
Autumn Statement 2023 and Finance Bill 2023-24
The Finance Bill 2023-24 was introduced on 27 November 2023. It received Royal Assent on 22 February 2024.
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Research Briefing
The 2024 metro-mayor elections
Metro-mayors are directly elected mayors who oversee ‘mayoral combined authorities’. This briefing looks at their role, funding and powers ahead of elections on 2 May 2024.
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Research Briefing
Disabled people in employment
This briefing describes the ONS's employment statistics for disabled people and the government’s programmes to support disabled people in work.
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Research Briefing
Armed forces housing: The new accommodation offer
The Ministry of Defence has paused plans to change how it allocates service family housing after a backlash. This briefing examines the new accommodation offer.
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Research Briefing
Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Bill
This Bill would automatically overturn convictions for certain offences linked to the Post Office Horizon scandal.
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Research Briefing
Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill [HL] 2023-24
This Bill would amend domestic law in line with CPTPP. It would change some provisions on technical barriers to trade, procurement and intellectual property.
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Research Briefing
What is NATO?
This paper explains what NATO is, its structure and purpose, and how it has evolved since its formation in 1949.
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Research Briefing
How do countries join NATO?
Any European country can join NATO. This paper explains how countries can join the Alliance.
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