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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Research Briefing
Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill [2023-24]
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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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
First Homes for first-time buyers in England
Find out what a First Home is, who is eligible to buy one and how First Homes are funded.
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Research Briefing
Calculating housing need in the planning system (England)
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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Research Briefing
NATO enlargement: Sweden and Finland
This briefing explains Finland and Sweden's decision to join NATO and the process involved in them joining the alliance.
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Research Briefing
Spring Budget 2024: Reaction
This page provides links to analysis of the 2024 Spring Budget from selected think tanks, business groups, political parties and other organisations.
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Research Briefing
5G in the UK
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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Research Briefing
Spring Budget 2024: A summary
A summary of the announcements in the 2024 Spring Budget and an overview of the latest economic forecasts.
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Research Briefing
Planning in England: Permitted development and change of use
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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Research Briefing
VAT on solar panels and other energy-saving materials
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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Research Briefing
The ban on XL Bully dogs
A government ban on American XL Bully dogs in England and Wales came into force on 31 December 2023.
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Research Briefing
Conservative Party leaders and officials since 1975
This List notes Conservative Party leaders and officials since 1975.
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