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Regulation of hairdressers
Hairdressers and barbers are currently unregulated in the UK. However, they are subject to consumer protection legislation as outlined in this briefing.
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Hairdressers and barbers are currently unregulated in the UK. However, they are subject to consumer protection legislation as outlined in this briefing.
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What are NATO’s treaty obligations on national resilience and civil preparedness?
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Relations have strengthened between Venezuela and the US since Maduro’s capture in January 2026. Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodríguez has signed an agreement giving the US preferential access to her country’s oil fields.
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Licensing law enables people to object to a premises licence. However, objections can only be raised in relation to at least one of the licensing objectives, for example preventing crime and disorder.
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The UN Interim Force in Lebanon’s mandate will end in 2026 and it will withdraw in 2027. The force has been in place since 1978. What are the plans post-UNIFIL?
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Constituents may contact a Member of Parliament seeking advice on how to access military service records. This briefing provides guidance on what information is available, and how to access it.
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A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 14 October 2026, on government oversight of underperforming NHS trusts.
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The UK spent 18% of its aid budget supporting refugees in the UK in 2025. This drew criticism from aid groups and committees. What is the government response?
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Former Prime Ministers can claim up to £115,000 a year in office and staffing costs to help them fulfil public duties.
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