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In Focus: latest from the Library
Read the most recent articles analysing topical issues and current affairs.
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Resilience of the UK armed forces
The government published both its integrated review of foreign, defence, security and international development policy and a defence command paper in March 2021. Alongside a list of new capabilities set to be introduced and existing equipment due to be retired, the second document set a target of reducing the size of the regular army. The government maintains that capabilities, rather than troop numbers, are of primary importance in confronting the defence and security challenges facing the UK.
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Commission on Young Lives: National plan for vulnerable young people
The Commission on Young Lives was an independent group formed to design a new national system to prevent crisis in vulnerable young people and to boost their life chances and educational prospects. The commission published a report in November 2022 which made recommendations to government, local authorities, police and others to tackle the “deep-rooted” problems facing vulnerable youths. The commission’s “centrepiece recommendation” was for a “sure start plus for teenagers” network of intervention and support.
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Horn of Africa: Projections of a famine in 2023
The Horn of Africa is experiencing its longest drought in 40 years. Compounded by high food prices and political instability, this has led to 36.4 million people suffering from hunger across the region, and 21.7 million requiring food assistance. Although a famine has yet to be officially declared, it is projected to occur in 2023. Humanitarian aid, including from the UK, has already been provided but there are appeals for increased support.
Economic analysis: Cost of living
Find a selection of Lords Library research on the UK economy, including economic policy and the cost of living, energy prices, housing, social security and finance.
Research Briefings: latest from the Library
Analysis on legislation before the House of Lords, debates and topical affairs.
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Offenders (Day of Release from Detention) Bill: HL Bill 113 of 2022–23
The Offenders (Day of Release from Detention) Bill is a private member’s bill that was introduced in the House of Commons by Simon Fell (Conservative MP for Barrow and Furness). The bill is sponsored in the Lords by Lord Bird (Crossbench). It is supported by the government.
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Child Support Collection (Domestic Abuse) Bill: HL Bill 110 of 2022–23
This private member’s bill would seek to make arrangements for the collection of child support maintenance in cases involving domestic abuse.
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Electricity Transmission (Compensation) Bill: HL Bill 108 of 2022–23
Electricity network operators can apply to compulsorily acquire land or land rights without the consent of landowners when installing and maintaining network infrastructure. If approved, landowners are entitled to compensation from the network operator. If a compensation dispute arises between a landowner and network operator, the level of compensation can be determined by a tribunal. The Electricity Transmission (Compensation) Bill would require the secretary of state to lay proposals before Parliament for the use of alternative dispute resolution processes to determine levels of compensation in electricity-related land acquisition cases.
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Research Briefings
In-depth analysis on legislation before the House of Lords, debates and topical affairs. Longer, more in-depth briefings in PDF format.
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In Focus
Shorter, web-based articles analysing topical issues and current affairs.
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Current Affairs Digest
A monthly round-up of specialised press, blog and journal articles on a variety of subjects.
