Research Briefing
Home fee status for students from Hong Kong
This briefing explains whether British National (Overseas) visa holders are eligible for home fee status and student finance in the UK.
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Research Briefing
The implications of population ageing for social policy
The UK population is ageing, with some ageing better than others. This has implications for health and social care, housing, pensions and education policies.
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Research Briefing
Asylum seekers in the UK: common questions in 2025
Frequently asked questions about asylum seekers in the UK, including access to welfare benefits and housing (which currently includes 'asylum hotels').
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Debate Pack
Cultural contribution of London Fashion Week
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the cultural contribution of London Fashion Week at 2:30pm on 16 September 2025. The debate will be opened by Rosie Wrighting MP.
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Debate Pack
Impact of the Equality Act 2010 on British society
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the impact of the Equality Act 2010 on British society at 9:30am on 10 September 2025. The debate will be opened by Andrew Rosindell MP.
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Debate Pack
The future of terrestrial television
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the future of terrestrial television at 3:00pm on 4 September 2025. The debate will be opened by David Mundell MP.
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Insight
Is planning permission required to house asylum seekers in hotels?
Court cases have focused on whether using hotels to house asylum seekers constitutes a material change of use to a hostel.
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Research Briefing
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill 2024-25
A briefing on the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill 2024-25
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Debate Pack
E-petitions on increasing the qualifying period for indefinite leave to remain
Two e-petitions arguing against a proposed extension to the permanent residence qualifying period for migrants in the UK are being debated in Westminster Hall on 8 September 2025.
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Research Briefing
Legal help: where to go and how to pay
This Commons Library briefing paper provides information about where to seek legal help and advice.
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Research Briefing
The royal prerogative and ministerial advice
A briefing paper on the royal prerogative and ministerial advice to the Crown on both the prerogative and statutory public appointments
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Research Briefing
The relationship between church and state in the United Kingdom
A briefing paper on the relationship between church and state in the United Kingdom, covering the Church of England and Church of Scotland. There are shorter sections on the Church in Wales and the Church of Ireland.
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Research Briefing
The UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement: Temporary business travel
This briefing explains what has changed for UK and EU businesses and individuals who travel to provide services in each other’s markets.
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Research Briefing
Patient health records: Access, sharing and confidentiality
This briefing describes the laws around accessing and sharing patient health records and plans to improve data sharing in the NHS in England.
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Research Briefing
Alcohol licensing: the late night levy
Local authorities can introduce a late night levy to help with the costs of policing the late-night economy.
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