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    Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill [2023-24]

    Wednesday, 13 March, 2024

    The Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill makes provision to restrict the commercial importation and non-commercial movement of dogs, cats and ferrets into the United Kingdom on grounds of animal welfare. The Private Member's Bill, introduced by Selaine Saxby, has its second reading on 15 March 2024.

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    • Animals
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    First Homes for first-time buyers in England

    Tuesday, 12 March, 2024

    Find out what a First Home is, who is eligible to buy one and how First Homes are funded.

    • Constituency casework
    • Research Briefing
    • Housing and planning
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    Calculating housing need in the planning system (England)

    Tuesday, 12 March, 2024

    This briefing explains how the government expects local authorities to assess and meet housing need. It also sets out recent changes made in December 2023.

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    • Planning
    • Housing data
    • Local data
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    NATO enlargement: Sweden and Finland

    Monday, 11 March, 2024

    This briefing explains Finland and Sweden's decision to join NATO and the process involved in them joining the alliance.

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    • Defence policy
    • Europe
    • International organisations
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    Spring Budget 2024: Reaction

    Friday, 08 March, 2024

    This page provides links to analysis of the 2024 Spring Budget from selected think tanks, business groups, political parties and other organisations.

    • Research Briefing
    • Economic policy
    • Economic situation
    • Public spending
    • Tax
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    5G in the UK

    Friday, 08 March, 2024

    This briefing provides information on 5G and its expected uses; the rollout of 5G in the UK; and policy challenges associated with 5G, including planning rules, health, and security.

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    • Technology
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    Spring Budget 2024: A summary

    Thursday, 07 March, 2024

    A summary of the announcements in the 2024 Spring Budget and an overview of the latest economic forecasts.

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    • Economic policy
    • Economic situation
    • Public spending
    • Tax
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    Planning in England: Permitted development and change of use

    Wednesday, 06 March, 2024

    This briefing discusses the use of permitted development rights to convert other buildings (such as offices) to homes. It applies to England only.

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    • Housing and planning
    • Planning
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    VAT on solar panels and other energy-saving materials

    Tuesday, 05 March, 2024

    This briefing explains the current VAT treatment on the installation of energy-saving materials in the UK, analyses recent changes, and outlines recent developments.

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    • Tax
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    The ban on XL Bully dogs

    Monday, 04 March, 2024

    A government ban on American XL Bully dogs in England and Wales came into force on 31 December 2023.

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    • Animals
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    Conservative Party leaders and officials since 1975

    Monday, 04 March, 2024

    This List notes Conservative Party leaders and officials since 1975.

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    • Parliament
    • MP data
    • Parliament: Facts and figures
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    Labour Party leaders and officials since 1975

    Monday, 04 March, 2024

    This note lists Labour Party leaders and officials since 1975.

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    • Parliament
    • MP data
    • Parliament: Facts and figures
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    Social rented housing in England: Past trends and prospects

    Monday, 04 March, 2024

    This briefing looks at social rented housing, barriers to development, and prospects for a “step change” in supply, including data on need and supply.

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    • Housing and planning
    • Rented housing
    • Housing data
    • Housing supply
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    EU enlargement: Ukraine, the Western Balkans and the accession process

    Friday, 01 March, 2024

    Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia have become candidates for EU membership, and the EU has stepped up the accession process for Western Balkan countries. This briefing outlines the accession process and state of play

    • Research Briefing
    • EU institutions
    • EU law and treaties
    • Europe
    • The EU
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    Automated Vehicles Bill [HL] 2023-24

    Friday, 01 March, 2024

    A Bill to create a legal framework for the safe deployment of self-driving vehicles in Great Britain will have its second reading on 5 March 2024.

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    • Roads

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