Sovereign Grant Bill 2026-27
A briefing on the Sovereign Grant Bill 2026-27, which amends the Sovereign Grant Act 2011. The Sovereign Grant funds the Monarch's official duties as head of state.
Briefings for upcoming debates
Briefings to support debates and legislation, made for members of Parliament and available to the public.
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Ownership of the water sector
A debate on water industry ownership is scheduled for 14 September 2026. The UK Government has proposed broad water reforms.
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How might a cap on donations affect political party income in the UK?
Modelling suggests that a cap on political donations would have substantially reduced annual party income in the year of, and the year before, the 2024 general election.
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Iran in 2026
Research relating to the US-Israel attacks on Iran, Iranian counterstrikes and the response of the UK and others.
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Middle East instability in 2023-26
View research relating to the Middle East, including the Israel-Hamas conflict, the humanitarian situation in Gaza, and the response of the UK, UN and others.
Featured data
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Constituency data: Deprivation in England
This interactive dashboard shows deprivation data for constituencies and small areas in England.
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Constituency data: house prices
Find constituency data on house prices over time.
Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology
Connecting parliament with the latest evidence on the topics that matter.
