This instrument makes changes to planning regulations in England only. The regulations are part of the Government's economic renewal package in response to the coronavirus pandemic. This article looks at what these regulations do and the scrutiny that the instrument has received so far.
The Black Lives Matter protests have provoked responses from both national and local public authorities across the UK. This article summarises developments in two issues. First, the Government’s announcement of a fresh review into race and ethnic disparities; and second, the controversy about statues.
In April 2019, the UK Government identified excessive screen time for children as an emerging concern. Since that time, the UK has been under lockdown measures, imposed to help combat the spread of coronavirus, which have forced children to conduct their education and social lives online. This article considers what impact this may have on children and what advice has been given to parents and carers.
Current Affairs Digest
Catch up on social policy articles you may have missed in June 2020, including an article on young people and the internet.
Current Affairs Digest
Catch up on Brexit articles you may have missed in June 2020, including an article on the impact of coronavirus on Brexit.
Current Affairs Digest
Catch up on articles on world affairs you may have missed in June 2020, including on the impact of coronavirus on Africa's informal workers and on the relationship between Venezuela and Iran.
In Focus
Global organisations, such as the WHO, have expressed concern about the levels of fake news and disinformation that have spread during the coronavirus pandemic. This article looks at some examples of this disinformation, the Government’s response to it and the action that social media companies have taken to combat fake news and disinformation.
Current Affairs Digest
Catch-up on international affairs articles you may have missed from April 2020, including what impact coronavirus might have on Gaza.
Current Affairs Digest
Catch-up on social policy articles you may have missed from April 2020, including an anthropologist's view on how best to tackle coronavirus.
Current Affairs Digest
Catch up on Brexit articles you may have missed from April 2020, including on how the UK and the EU may approach discussions on their future relationship.
In Focus
In early 2020, parliaments across the world reacted to the coronavirus pandemic. In response to a statement on potential changes to the running of House of Lords business in March, this article looks at how other parliaments have adapted to meet the needs of social distancing. It considers proxy voting, remote voting and virtual sittings.
Research Briefing
The Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, has recently said in an interview that the UK will leave the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) at the end of the UK’s transition period with the EU. This statement has been criticised by industry bodies, such as the ADS, who have stated that continued participation in EASA is their top priority. The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has said it is prepared to take over responsibilities currently undertaken by EASA.
Research Briefing
Following the Government’s confirmation that HS2 will proceed, this briefing looks at current options for the route, the speed and the station locations of the project.
Research Briefing
What progress on global gender equality has been achieved in the last year? This briefing explores the latest facts and figures.
Research Briefing
This House of Lords Library briefing contains a selection of material relevant for the forthcoming question for short debate on “the problems of and possible solutions for children in the school system with dyslexia and other neurodiverse conditions".
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