Building regulations and safety
This briefing discusses building regulations and standards for building safety as well as the government's response to the Grenfell Tower fire.
United Arab Emirates (UAE): Introductory country profile
This briefing provides an introduction to UAE politics, human rights, trade, and international relations. It also signposts further reading.
VAT on solar panels and other energy-saving materials
This briefing explains the current VAT treatment on the installation of energy-saving materials in the UK, analyses recent changes, and outlines recent developments.
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Domestic energy prices
Household energy bills increased by 54% in April 2022. The Energy Price Guarantee limited price increases to 27% in October 2022. Lower wholesale prices will lead to a fall in bills from July 2023.
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Recall elections
Recall allows voters to remove an elected representative between elections by signing a petition. This briefing explains how UK recall petitions work.
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Parking policy in England
This briefing paper summarises parking policy in England: parking on private land; civil parking enforcement on public highways; and parking on private roads.
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Qatar: Country profile
This briefing provides an introduction to Qatari politics, human rights, trade, and international relations. It also signposts further reading.
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Expedited legislation: Public bills receiving their Second and Third Readings on the same day in the House of Commons
Fast-tracked bills in the House of Commons
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Service industries: Key Economic Indicators
Service industries: Data for the sector that incorporates the retail sector, the financial sector, the public sector, business administration and cultural activities.
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Research Briefing
Finance (No.2) Bill 2022-23
The Finance Bill was published on 23 March 2023. This page looks at how the Bill relates to the Budget, with briefings relating to the main clauses debated by the Commons on 18-19 April 2023.
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Research Briefing
Commons Opposition Day debates since 1992
A list of opposition day debates since 1992 with links to debates and divisions on opposition day motions.
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Research Briefing
Exchange rates: Key Economic Indicators
Exchange rates: Data on the value of the pound relative to other major international currencies.
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Research Briefing
Tax statistics: an overview
This briefing provides an overview of tax statistics, including recent trends, forecasts, and distribution of taxpayers.
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Informal carers
This briefing looks at informal carers in the UK and the issues they face. It includes information on their rights, benefit entitlement, the support available and an overview of Government policy.
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Electronic Trade Documents Bill [HL] 2022-23
This briefing explains the provisions of this Bill which removes the legal impediment to the use of electronic trade documents.
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