Research Briefing
Agriculture Bill: Briefing for Lords Stages
The House of Lords stages of the Agriculture Bill began on 18 May 2020 with first reading.
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Research Briefing
Covid-19: Private Sector Contribution
Much of the private sector has been badly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. However, there have been a range of examples of the private sector mobilising to assist with the efforts to combat the spread of the coronavirus and mitigate its impacts.
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Research Briefing
Discovery of Antarctica: 200th Anniversary
This briefing on the 200th anniversary of the discovery of Antarctica explores the history of the UK’s involvement in Antarctica since 1820.
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Research Briefing
Covid-19: International Response
A range of international bodies and coalitions are responding to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Museums, Galleries and Historic Buildings
How will government policy support the re-opening of museums, galleries and historic buildings affected by the coronavirus pandemic? This briefing examines recent developments.
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Research Briefing
Homelessness and Covid-19: Next Steps
The Government has recently announced plans to support rough sleepers during and after the pandemic, including a specialist taskforce. Various charities have also published recommendations for preventing a spike in homelessness once the ‘lockdown’ ends.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Food Supply and Food Security
How has coronavirus impacted both food supply chains and food security in the UK? This briefing explores the latest facts and figures.
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Research Briefing
EU Committee Report: Beyond Brexit: How to Win Friends and Influence People
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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Research Briefing
Windrush Compensation Scheme
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.
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Research Briefing
Covid-19: Improving Income Equality and Sustainability
The current health emergency is likely to have a disproportionately negative effect on the economic position of lower-paid people, young people, and women.
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Research Briefing
Economic Assessments for the European Union
The UK must send an assessment of its economic position to the European Union. Parliament is required to approve the documents which form the basis of this assessment.
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Research Briefing
Royal Commissions: Making a Comeback?
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.
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Research Briefing
Covid-19: Impact on People Living in Poverty
Policies to tackle the impact of Covid-19 on those living in poverty is explored in this briefing.
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Research Briefing
Covid-19: Challenges Facing the Charitable and Voluntary Sector
Charities could lose revenue as a result of Covid-19 yet their services are in increased demand because of the crisis.
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Research Briefing
Windrush Compensation Scheme (Expenditure) Bill: Briefing for Lords Stages
This government bill would provide parliamentary authorisation for Windrush compensation scheme payments. While the bill has received cross-party support, opposition parties have remained critical of the compensation scheme.
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