Research Briefing
Devolution in Scotland: “The settled will”?
A briefing paper on the devolution settlement in Scotland
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Research Briefing
Changes to the Furnished Holiday Lettings tax regime
The government has announced the Furnished Holiday Letting regime will be abolished from 1 April 2025. This briefing discusses the operation of the regime and proposals for change.
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Research Briefing
Nationality and immigration requirements for the UK’s armed forces
This briefing paper outlines the nationality requirements for non-British citizens wishing to join the UK's armed forces. It explores the immigration requirements for non-British personnel and family members of British armed forces personnel, as they apply during service and upon discharge, and related topical issues.
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Research Briefing
How could the government change the business rates system?
Business rates are currently based on a property’s rateable value times a multiplier. Changes to the system could include new ways of calculating these factors.
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Research Briefing
Home CCTV systems and data protection law
Constituents sometimes complain to their MPs that a neighbour’s CCTV camera is “intrusive” and ask what the law states.
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Research Briefing
School meals in England during the Covid-19 pandemic
An overview of school meal provision in England during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic
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Research Briefing
Employment Rights Bill 2024-25
This briefing sets out the background, effect and commentary on the Employment Rights Bill 2024-25, listed for second reading on Monday 21 October 2024
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Research Briefing
Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme: the Independent Expert Panel
The Independent Expert Panel considers cases against MPs raised under the Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme. It can recommend that MPs should be suspended or expelled from the House.
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Research Briefing
The King of Australia
The King is head of state in Australia as well as the UK. He also is Head of the Commonwealth. He will visit Australia with the Queen in October 2024.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Disputes about special educational needs in England
How to challenge decisions about special educational needs in England.
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Research Briefing
The impact of Georgia’s ‘foreign influence’ law
In May 2024 Georgia adopted legislation governing the transparency of foreign influence which has raised concerns within the EU, the US and NATO.
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Research Briefing
Insolvency: Company liquidation
This briefing provides an outline of company insolvency and the insolvent liquidation process, including compulsory liquidation and creditors' voluntary liquidation.
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Research Briefing
The old State Pension
Issues frequently raised by constituents related to the 'old' State Pension for those who reached State Pension age before 6 April 2016.
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Research Briefing
Speakers’ Conferences
This briefing summarises the operation and subject of Speakers' conferences, ad hoc cross-party committees chaired by the Speaker of the House of Commons.
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Research Briefing
COP29: The 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference
The 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) is to be held from 11 to 22 November 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan. This briefing covers the main themes of COP29.
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