Insight
Intergovernmental relations during the covid-19 pandemic
The covid-19 pandemic changed the way that the UK Government worked with the devolved administrations, but also created intergovernmental tensions.
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Insight
Law or guidance? Public health restrictions during the covid-19 pandemic
Laws and guidance were both used to help contain the spread of covid-19, although their remit and enforceability was not always clear.
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Research Briefing
Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-25
The Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-2025 had its First Reading in the House of Commons on 11 March 2025. Second Reading is scheduled for 24 March 2025. The Bill, and its Explanatory Notes, can be found on the Parliamentary website.
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Debate Pack
Debate on accountability of the construction industry
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 9.30am on 25 March on accountability of the construction industry. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Will Forster MP.
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Debate Pack
Coastal Communities
A Backbench Business Committee debate on Coastal Communities is scheduled for Thursday 20 March 2025 in the House of Commons chamber.
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Research Briefing
The communication of State Pension age increases for women born in the 1950s
The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman has investigated the communication of State Pension age increases to women born in the 1950s.
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Research Briefing
Free School Meals (Automatic Registration of Eligible Children) Bill 2024-25
The Free School Meals (Automatic Registration of Eligible Children) Bill 2024-25 is listed for second reading on 14 March 2025. The bill would require the automatic registration of all children eligible for free school meals in England.
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Research Briefing
The Office for Students
This briefing explains the work of the Office for Students, England's higher education regulator.
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Debate Pack
Debate on the role of water companies in new housing development planning
A Westminster Hall debate on the role of water companies in new housing development planning has been scheduled for 2.30pm on 12 March. The debate will be opened by Helen Morgan MP.
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Research Briefing
Adult social care funding in England
An overview of the funding local authorities receive to provide adult social care services in England
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Research Briefing
Rough sleeping in England: Causes and statistics
An overview of what is known about the causes of rough sleeping in England and a summary of insights from official rough sleeping statistics.
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Debate Pack
Women’s health
A Westminster Hall debate on women's health is scheduled for Thursday 27 February 2025 at 3:00pm. The debate will be led by Helena Dollimore MP.
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Research Briefing
Changes to Winter Fuel Payment eligibility in 2024/25 rules in 2024/25
The UK government changed the rules for Winter Fuel Payment so that, in winter 2024/2025, households were no longer entitled unless they receive Pension Credit or certain other means-tested benefits.
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Research Briefing
Protection of Children (Digital Safety and Data Protection) Bill
The Protection of Children (Digital Safety and Data Protection) Bill is scheduled to have its second reading in the House of Commons on 7 March 2025.
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Research Briefing
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill 2024-25: progress of the bill
Information on the bill's second reading and committee stage in the Commons
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