Research Briefing
Contested heritage: Controversy surrounding public monuments
Monuments to figures involved in the slave trade have long been controversial. Since 2020, the demolition of unlisted monuments has required planning permission.
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Research Briefing
Shared ownership (England): the fourth tenure?
This paper explains how shared ownership housing operates in England and examines the key barriers to extending shared ownership.
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Research Briefing
Town centre regeneration
The future of town centres and high streets has long been a matter of concern, with the most recent debate in the House of Commons in December 2020. This briefing highlights some of the key trends and discussions.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Student accommodation in England
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about student accommodation during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Constituency casework
Coronavirus: Student accommodation in England
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about student accommodation during the coronavirus pandemic. This page is no longer being updated.
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Insight
Who has the highest and lowest household incomes?
Which groups have the most and least household income based on their ethnic group, region, if they are a home-owner and their disability status?
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Debate Pack
International Men’s Day 2021
A debate on International Men's Day will take place in Westminster Hall on Thursday 25th November 2021, from 1:30pm. Nick Fletcher and Philip Davies MP will open the debate.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Support for rough sleepers (England)
This paper outlines the measures taken in England to support rough sleepers during the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak. It discusses the impact of these measures and stakeholder comment.
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Debate Pack
Stamp Duty Land Tax (Temporary Relief) Bill 2019-21
The Stamp Duty Land Tax (Temporary Relief) Bill 2019-21 implements a temporary increase in the stamp duty land tax nil rate band, announced by the Government on 8 July 2020. The Bill completed all of its stages in the Commons on 13 July, and this legislation received Royal Assent on 22 July.
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Debate Pack
The Government’s Levelling Up Agenda
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the Government’s Levelling Up Agenda at 4:30pm on Wednesday 15th September 2021.
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Debate Pack
Reducing fire risk in High Rise Social Housing
On Tuesday 14 September at 2.30pm in Westminster Hall a debate on reducing fire risk in high rise social housing will be opened by Andy Slaughter MP.
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Research Briefing
Rural housing: A reading list
People living in rural areas can face particular housing challenges. This paper provides a selection of publications and articles that examine these challenges and proposals to address them.
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Debate Pack
Future of the East Midlands economy
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the future of the East Midlands economy on Tuesday 7th September at 9:30am
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Research Briefing
The rent safety net: changes since 2010
This briefing paper brings together details of the main changes to the rent safety net announced since 2010. It covers the savings achieved through changes to Housing Benefit and the Universal Credit housing costs element, as well as the impact of these policies, and the debate that surrounds them.
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Research Briefing
Building Safety Bill
Second Reading of the Building Safety Bill (Bill 132 of 2021-22) is expected to take place on Wednesday 21 July.
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