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200 Years of the House of Lords Library
The Library marks its 200th anniversary in 2026. Browse the associated Royal Gallery display, view our celebratory video and read more about our history.
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Hansard archive: General practitioners’ pay in the new NHS
This briefing looks back 80 years to a House of Lords debate on the bill that proposed the setting up of the National Health Service. In committee, the House passed an amendment about doctors’ pay that illustrates a long-standing principle that remains today, taking in issues around doctors’ professional autonomy and the relationship between medicine and the state.
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Resettlement of refugees through community sponsorship
The government has announced plans for a new community sponsorship route for refugee resettlement. Sponsors would be responsible for providing refugees with accommodation, integration support and help finding work. Applications for charities and non-profits to become sponsors are due to open in October 2026. The government has not yet announced how many refugees it expects to admit through this route or what support may be available to sponsors.
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Personal independence payment and other disability benefits and linked schemes
The disability benefits system in England and Wales has been criticised by several parliamentary committees and by campaigners. The 2024 Labour Party manifesto included several proposals for reform, and these proposals are currently being assessed by two reviews commissioned by the Starmer government. This briefing outlines the main benefits and support schemes available to disabled people and carers in England and Wales, the impact of the current system, and proposals for reform.
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