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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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Courts and Tribunals Bill: HL Bill 57 of 2026–27
The Courts and Tribunals Bill would introduce various reforms to courts and tribunals in England and Wales. The government said the measures would help reduce the court delays and improve efficiency, however proposals affecting jury trials, magistrates’ courts and appeal rights have proved controversial during the bill’s passage through the House of Commons. Its second reading in the House of Lords is due to take place on 27 October 2026.
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Conflict prevention, mediation and peacebuilding: Role of the UN and UK
This briefing examines the role of the United Nations and the UK in conflict prevention, mediation and peacebuilding. It outlines recent UN reforms to its peacebuilding architecture, assesses the UK’s approach and funding commitments, and considers debates about the effectiveness of international efforts to prevent conflict and sustain peace amid rising global instability and pressure on development budgets.
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