Research Briefing
Mortality in the UK
In the United Kingdom, there has been a long-term downward trend in both the number of deaths and the crude death rate. However, since 2011, both the number of deaths and the crude death rate have increased.
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Insight
The decline of ATMs?
How successful has the industry been in maintaining provision of free cash across the country, including areas with high deprivation?
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Debate Pack
Mental health support for firefighters
A Westminster Hall debate on Mental health support for firefighters is scheduled for Tuesday 18 December 2018 at 2.30pm. The Member leading the debate is Emma Dent Coad MP.
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Debate Pack
Proposed new integrated risk management plan for Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service
A Westminster Hall debate on the Proposed new integrated risk management plan for Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service is scheduled for Wednesday 28 November 2018 at 9.30am. The Member leading the debate is Mary Glindon MP.
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Research Briefing
Commons Library analysis: Civil Partnerships, Marriages and Deaths (Registration Etc.) Bill
Report stage for the Civil Partnerships, Marriages and Deaths (Registration Etc.) Bill 2017-19 is scheduled for 26 October 2018. This Commons Library Briefing Paper provides information about the Bill and background material.
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Research Briefing
Civil Partnerships, Marriages and Deaths (Registration Etc) Bill: Committee Stage Report
This Commons Library briefing paper provides background information for Commons Report stage of the Civil Partnerships, Marriages and Deaths (Registration Etc) Bill which is due to take place on 26 October 2018
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Debate Pack
International freedom of religion or belief day 2018
Westminster Hall debate on international freedom of religion or belief day 2018
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Research Briefing
Social Fund Funeral Payments
Payments from the Social Fund can be made to claimants of means-tested benefits and tax credits to help meet the costs of a funeral. Payments are made from the regulated Social Fund and, as such, are not limited by budgetary constraints. 27,000 payments were made in Great Britain in 2016-17, at a total cost of £38.6 million. The average award in 2016-17 was £1,427.
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Insight
UK Government’s adoption of the IHRA definition of antisemitism
The UK Government adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s working definition of anti-Semitism in December 2016. Who else has adopted it and is it legally binding?
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Insight
Forced marriage: Family visas & reluctant sponsors
A Times investigation has lead to accusations the Home Office is failing to protect British victims of forced marriage overseas.
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Insight
Migration statistics: Where do they come from?
Where do migration statistics come from, and what should you bear in mind when interpreting them?
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Insight
Migration statistics: The number of migrants in the UK
A new series from the House of Commons Library explains the origins of migrations statistics and what you should be aware of when interpreting them.
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Research Briefing
The Equality Act 2010: caste discrimination
This note provides an overview of the concept of caste, explains the existing law and sets out the background to the order-making power in the Equality Act 2010.
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Insight
Measured and found wanting: Difficulties in quantifying poverty
If stats show those with the lowest incomes are not the lowest spenders, where should policymakers be focusing their efforts?
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Insight
Cities, towns and villages: Trends and inequalities
Our new city/town classification of constituencies and local authorities can help understand differences, trends and inequalities across Great Britain.
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