Research Briefing
Electricity grids
This briefing introduces the electricity grid in Great Britain, how it is operated and balanced, and how it may change to meet future energy needs.
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Research Briefing
Student loans: ONS changes accounting rules
Last week we took a look at student loans and the Government’s deficit. Now the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has announced that it will change how these loans are recorded. The accounting change, which aims to ensure that the treatment of the loans better reflects how they work in practice, could increase the Government’s deficit
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Research Briefing
Student loans and the Government’s deficit
When student loans are issued they don’t immediately effect the Government’s deficit. Here we look at why this is of concern to some and what the ONS is doing about it.
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Insight
Student loans and the Government’s deficit
When student loans are issued they don't immediately effect the Government's deficit. Here we look at why this is of concern to some and what the ONS is doing about it.
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Debate Pack
Fuel poverty
This pack has been produced ahead of the general debate on Tuesday 11 December 2018 on fuel poverty. It covers fuel poverty statistics and policy for the regions of the UK.
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Debate Pack
Investing in nursing higher education in England
This House of Commons Library debate pack briefing has been prepared in advance of a debate entitled “Investing in nursing higher education in England”. This will be led by Ms Eleanor Smith MP and will take place in Westminster Hall on Wednesday 21st November from 2.30pm.
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Research Briefing
Energy imports and exports
After spending most of the previous 25 years as a net exporter of energy the UK became a net importer in 2004. The gap between imports and exports has increased since 2004 and this looks set to continue to increase in the future. This, alongside higher fuel prices and increased concern over the security of energy supply has increased the attention on energy imports and exports.
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Debate Pack
Future of the UK oil and gas industry
A debate will be held in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 9 October 2018 at 11.30am on the future of the UK oil and gas industry. The debate will be opened by John McNally MP. This paper provides a brief overview of the industry and relevant issues, recent parliamentary comment and other press releases and articles.
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Research Briefing
Household recycling in the UK
This Commons Library Briefing Paper discusses UK trends in recycling and the applicable legislation at both EU and UK level. It provides an overview of the EU circular economy proposals and explains recycling policy across the UK. It also includes information on common barriers to recycling and local authority approaches to overcoming these barriers. A section on Brexit is also included.
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Research Briefing
The Domestic Gas and Electricity (Tariff Cap) Act 2018
The Tariff Cap Act 2018 requires the regulator Ofgem to impose a temporary, absolute cap on the price of standard variable and default electricity and gas tariffs.
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Research Briefing
Higher education tuition fees in England
This House of Commons briefing looks at the history of tuition fee rises, discusses the rationale for the rises and their impact, gives statistics on: fee levels, fee income and funding of higher education and outlines current parliamentary debate.
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Research Briefing
Vice-chancellors’ pay in higher education institutions in England
This House of Commons library briefing paper discusses the issue of university vice-chancellors' pay and outlines regulatory changes to the system of remuneration for senior staff in higher education institutions.
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Debate Pack
The Future of the Erasmus+ Scheme after 2020
This House of Commons Library landing page briefing has been prepared in advance of a Backbench Business debate entitled "The Future of the Erasmus+ Scheme after 2020". This will take place in the House of Commons Chamber on Thursday 21st June.
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Research Briefing
Adult ESOL in England
This briefing provides information on English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) for learners aged 19 and over in England, including current current provision and funding, past funding changes, and recent reports. It also provides information on the Government's community-based English language programmes.
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