The Arctic is changing. Temperatures in the region are increasing at twice the global average, causing a range of physical and environmental changes. Sea ice is thinning and receding, although the pattern of change is variable, while land ice is melting and flowing into the sea. 'Responding To A Changing Arctic (HL118)' examines ways to respond to changes in the region....more

The report 'The FCO's Performance And Finances In 2013-14 (HC 605)' covers changes to the budget of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and their effects on the Department's performance. ...more

The report 'Robbery Offences Guideline: Consultation (HC 1066)' examines a proposed new sentencing guideline for robbery offences....more

The report 'The UK's EU Budget Contributions (HC 891)' examines increases in the UK's EU budget contributions in 2014. ...more

The inquiry 'Future Of The BBC (HC 315)' is the first step in a wider process of examining the role and position of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), as well as the way it has been managed, governed and held accountable, before ...more

To meet the huge challenge of feeding a burgeoning global population using fewer resources in what is likely to be an increasingly difficult climate, it is likely ...more

The £5.3 billion Better Care Fund was introduced as an opportunity to transform local health and social care services by pooling resources to stimulate closer joint working and innovation for the benefit of local populations and the taxpayer. 'Planning ...more

The report 'Draft Protection Of Charities Bill (HL 108, HC 813)' supports the proposal of the Draft Charities Bill to introduce a power for the Charity Commission to issue a statutory warning to a charity as a useful tool that falls in between issuing guidance and the opening of an inquiry. ...more