Research Briefing
Cost of Living Payments: Overview and FAQs
An overview of Cost of Living Payments and the Household Support Fund.
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Research Briefing
Unfinished housing developments
This briefing examines the problems caused by unfinished housing developments and roads, and the powers available to local authorities to prevent and deal with them.
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Research Briefing
Language teaching in schools (England)
This House of Commons Library briefing discusses the requirements on schools in England to teach languages; the quality of provision; support for teaching; calls for improved standards; and relevant Government reforms.
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Debate Pack
Debate on the 10th Conference of Parties to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control
A Westminster Hall debate is scheduled for 18 January on the 10th Conference of Parties to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee.
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Research Briefing
Vaping and health
E-cigarettes are recognised as being less harmful than tobacco cigarettes, but little is known about their long-term health risks. This briefing provides an overview of the evidence.
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Research Briefing
Youth vaping in England
Vaping has increased among children and young people in England. This briefing considers the potential causes, implications and the government's policy response.
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Research Briefing
RAAC in the UK: Concerns and government response
This briefing discusses the use of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete, including in schools and hospitals, and the government's response.
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Research Briefing
The regulation of e-cigarettes
This briefing paper provides an overview of the regulation of e-cigarettes in the UK.
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Debate Pack
General Debate: New dementia treatments
There will be a general debate on new dementia treatments in Westminster Hall on Thursday 11 January 2024 at 3pm. This debate will be led by Nickie Aiken MP
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Research Briefing
Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill 2022-23
This briefing explains clauses of the Bill and summarises debates in the Commons and commentary, in advance of its third reading on 10 January 2024.
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Debate Pack
Role of the UK in ending malaria and neglected tropical diseases
A Westminster Hall debate on the role of the UK in ending malaria and neglected tropical diseases is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 9 January, from 9:30-11:00am. The debate will be opened by Patrick Grady MP.
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Debate Pack
e-petition debate on allowances and tax arrangements for foster carers
There will be a debate relating to an epetition on allowances and tax arrangements for foster carers. This debate will take place in Westminster Hall on 15 January 2024, and will be led by Martyn Day MP.
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Research Briefing
New regulations change childcare ratios in England
New childcare ratios have been in place in England since September 2023, how have they changed and can they be compared internationally?
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Insight
New regulations change childcare ratios in England
New childcare ratios have been in place in England since September 2023, how have they changed and can they be compared internationally?
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Research Briefing
School strike action in the UK
School strikes have taken place across the UK in 2022 and 2023. This briefing sets out current union and Government positions.
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