Research Briefing
Incineration of waste in England
Waste incineration continues to be a controversial form of waste management. This briefing sets out regulation of it and forthcoming policy changes.
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Research Briefing
Technical education in England: T Levels
This briefing provides an overview of reforms to the technical education system in England through the introduction of new T Level qualifications.
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Research Briefing
Further education funding in England
This briefing explains the different systems of funding available to further education providers in England, examines recent funding announcements and trends, and considers some related issues facing the further education sector.
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Debate Pack
Debate on family farming in Devon
A debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall for 2.30pm on 3 December on family farming in Devon. The debate will be opened by Sir Geoffrey Cox MP.
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Research Briefing
Medical, dental, and healthcare students: UK numbers and student support arrangements
This briefing provides an overview of applicant and entrant numbers for medical, dental, and healthcare students across the UK. It also sets out the student support arrangements in place in each part of the UK, and covers the NHS bursary reforms in England.
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Debate Pack
Debate on the future of sheep farming
A Westminster Hall debate is scheduled for 2.30 pm on Wednesday 4 September on the future of sheep farming. The debate will be opened by Joe Morris MP.
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Research Briefing
The Advanced British Standard
This briefing explains the 2022 Sunak government's plans to introduce the Advanced British Standard in England, a new qualification that was due to replace A Levels and T Levels, but which will now not be going ahead.
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Disinformation and its effects on society
Disinformation and misinformation is usually created to influence people and can be spread on social media. Assessing information is a key part of an MP’s role.
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Higher education funding: Trends and challenges
Frozen domestic fee caps and inflation threaten the financial stability of higher education, with the number of universities in deficit expected to increase following new visa restrictions on international students.
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Research Briefing
UK-China relations: Developments 2021 to 2024
This paper looks at how UK-China relations have deteriorated between 2021 and 2024, as well as the UK's and China's policies towards one another, the UK's national security concerns, and trade and investment links.
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Research Briefing
Higher education in the UK: Systems, policy approaches, and challenges
This briefing explains how higher education works across the UK. It considers where policy approaches align and diverge, and notes some challenges facing the sector.
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Research Briefing
Rising cost of living in the UK
This briefing covers rising prices including food and energy inflation, Government support, and how the cost of living affects households.
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Debate Pack
Debate on biodiversity loss
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 9.30am on 15 May on biodiversity loss. The debate will be opened by Caroline Lucas MP.
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Research Briefing
Degree apprenticeships
This briefing explains what degree apprenticeships are, how they are regulated and funded, and how many people start one.
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Research Briefing
Higher education around the world: Comparing international approaches and performance with the UK
This briefing compares how higher education works around the world with the UK. It considers systems, student numbers, funding, access and participation, and research.
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