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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

Environment Agency: sustainable development and the 25 year environment plan

Friday, 17 July, 2020
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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.
Research Briefing

Business and Planning Bill: Briefing for Lords Stages

Thursday, 02 July, 2020

The Government’s Business and Planning Bill is intended to help the economy recovery from the effects the Covid-19 outbreak.
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Covid-19: Financial stability of local government

Thursday, 02 July, 2020

This article focuses on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the financial stability of local government. It considers how the pandemic has affected local government finances and how the Government has responded.
Current Affairs Digest

Current Affairs Digest: Constitution (June 2020)

Friday, 19 June, 2020

Catch up on articles about the constitution, government and parliament you may have missed from May and June 2020. Including articles on the development of virtual parliaments during the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Current Affairs Digest
- Parliament
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.
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- Government
In Focus

Seaside resorts: ‘Staycationing’ during Covid-19

Wednesday, 17 June, 2020

While Covid-19 is expected to have a negative impact on UK tourism overall, the number of domestic tourists in the UK is expected to rise. This briefing considers the debate regarding the potential impact of increases in domestic tourism on seaside resorts.
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House of Lords: Virtual sittings, participation and Covid-19

Monday, 15 June, 2020

The UK’s second chamber has adapted in response to the coronavirus pandemic. But to what extent have some of the changes affected participation levels?
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2016–17: Insights from the last ‘normal’ parliamentary session?

Monday, 15 June, 2020
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Abortion law in Northern Ireland

Friday, 12 June, 2020

The law on abortion in Northern Ireland changed on 22 October 2019 following the enactment of the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act 2019. The Act required the UK Government to introduce regulations that would provide lawful access to abortion services and repeal certain offences relating to abortion in Northern Ireland. This article discusses the Government’s statutory instrument that would introduce such regulations.
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.
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- 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.
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

EU Committee Report: Beyond Brexit: How to Win Friends and Influence People

Wednesday, 06 May, 2020

The House of Lords EU Committee’s report on the UK’s influence on the EU after Brexit will be debated on 12 May 2020.

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