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    Does the UK need a hydrogen strategy?

    Monday, 14 September, 2020

    In recent months there has been a renewed focus on the future of hydrogen as a low carbon energy carrier for the UK. This had led to calls from a variety of individuals and organisations for the Government and the newly formed Hydrogen Advisory Council to publish a hydrogen strategy. This issue is due to be the subject of an oral question in the House of Lords on 17 September 2020.

    • In Focus
    • Energy
    • Government
    • Science & Environment
  • In Focus

    Jobseekers (Back to Work Schemes) Act 2013 (Remedial) Order 2019

    Friday, 28 August, 2020

    The Jobseekers (Back to Work Schemes) Act 2013 (Remedial) Order 2019 makes changes to the Jobseekers (Back to Work Schemes) Act 2013. These changes are the result of decisions made in the courts on the act’s compatibility with the European Convention on Human Rights. This article looks at the court cases which led to the remedial order, ahead of its debate in the House of Lords on 3 September 2020.

    • In Focus
    • Employment
    • Government
    • Justice
    • Welfare & Pensions
  • In Focus

    Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Leicester) Regulations 2020

    Friday, 24 July, 2020

    In July 2020, Leicester became subject to the UK’s first local lockdown due to an increase in cases of Covid-19. This article discusses the regulations that provide for this localised lockdown.

    • In Focus
    • Coronavirus
    • Government
  • In Focus

    Coronavirus lockdown: Costs and benefits

    Wednesday, 22 July, 2020

    The coronavirus lockdown was introduced to reduce the spread of the disease. However, it also gave rise to substantial costs, both to the economy and in areas such as health, education, domestic violence and inequality. This article considers one analysis of these costs and how they compare to the benefits of the lockdown. This is the subject of an oral question in the House of Lords on 28 July 2020.

    • In Focus
    • Coronavirus
    • Economy
    • Government
  • In Focus

    UK Census 2021, Covid-19 and possible implications

    Tuesday, 21 July, 2020

    The next UK-wide census was due to take place in March 2021. However, the Scottish Government has recently announced that the census in Scotland will be delayed until 2022. This article, marking the centenary of the Census Act 1920, considers the implications of the Scottish announcement and also other policy developments relating to the forthcoming census.

    • In Focus
    • Coronavirus
    • Devolution
    • Government
  • In Focus

    Covid-19: Reopening church buildings and the financial impact of closure

    Monday, 20 July, 2020

    The outbreak of Covid-19 in the UK saw the closure of places of worship, including churches, as part of measures to limit transmission of the virus. Churches were gradually reopened in June and July 2020. This article considers the ways in which churches and congregations were affected by this closure and the gradual reopening. It also summarises the discussion between the Government and religious bodies during this process.

    • In Focus
    • Communities
    • Coronavirus
    • Culture, Media & Sport
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  • In Focus

    Environment Agency: sustainable development and the 25 year environment plan

    Friday, 17 July, 2020

    • In Focus
    • Environment
    • Government
  • In Focus

    International impact of Covid-19 on parliaments

    Thursday, 16 July, 2020

    The Coronavirus pandemic has impacted how parliaments across the world operate. This article details how several parliaments have had to adapt. For example, the use of heat sensors in the Republic of Korea and reduced plenary sittings in the French Senate.

    • In Focus
    • Coronavirus
    • Government
    • Parliament
    • World Affairs
  • In Focus

    Merging the Foreign Office and DFID: Views for and against

    Thursday, 18 June, 2020

    The Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Department for International Development are to be merged to form a new department, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. This article gives an overview of arguments for and against the change.

    • In Focus
    • Government
  • In Focus

    2016–17: Insights from the last ‘normal’ parliamentary session?

    Monday, 15 June, 2020

    • In Focus
    • Government
    • Parliament
  • In Focus

    Post Office’s Horizon accounting system: Calls for an independent inquiry

    Friday, 12 June, 2020

    In December 2019, the High Court published a ruling concerning the Post Office’s Horizon electronic accounting system. This article outlines the dispute between sub-postmasters and the Post Office over the operation of this system. It also summarises calls for the Government to establish a public enquiry.

    • In Focus
    • Business
    • Communities
    • Employment
    • Government
    • Justice
  • Current Affairs Digest

    Current Affairs Digest: Constitution (May 2020)

    Wednesday, 20 May, 2020

    Catch up on articles you may have missed on the constitution, government and parliament from May 2020. Articles this month take a closer look at Covid-19 and human rights legislation.

    • Current Affairs Digest
    • Foreign Policy
    • Government
    • Parliament
  • Research Briefing

    Covid-19: International Response

    Friday, 15 May, 2020

    A range of international bodies and coalitions are responding to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

    • Research Briefing
    • Coronavirus
    • Economy
    • Foreign Policy
    • Government
  • Research Briefing

    Windrush Compensation Scheme

    Thursday, 30 April, 2020

    The Government has set up a scheme to compensate those affected by the Windrush scandal. This briefing explains the scheme and considers criticisms of it so far.

    • Research Briefing
    • Communities
    • Economy
    • Government
    • Immigration
  • Research Briefing

    Royal Commissions: Making a Comeback?

    Thursday, 23 April, 2020

    Royal commissions have fallen out of use over recent decades, but they could be set to make a return. The Conservative manifesto of 2019 promised to set up a royal commission on the criminal justice system. This briefing looks at the background to royal commissions.

    • Research Briefing
    • Crime
    • Government
    • Justice
    • Parliament

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