Research for Commons business
Find impartial briefings and data for all major bills, the top balloted private members' bills, and most non-legislative debates.
Featured research
Information and analysis on legislation, policy areas and topical issues
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Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-25: Progress of the bill
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-25 began its report stage in the House of Commons on 16 May 2025.
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Israel-Iran 2025: Developments in Iran's nuclear programme and military action
On 13 June 2025, Israel launched a series of attacks against Iran’s nuclear programme.
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UK–EU agreement on Gibraltar: What has been agreed?
Although Gibraltar, as a British Overseas Territory, has left the EU, an agreement has been reached which removes border checks between Spain and Gibraltar.
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US trade tariffs
The US has imposed tariffs of 10% on most UK goods imported into the US. Why has the Trump administration done so, and how will the UK-US deal mitigate that?
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Inflation in the UK: Economic indicators
Inflation measures the change in prices over time. Find the latest data on changes in UK consumer prices, measured by CPI and RPI.
Constituency casework
FAQs and explainers to help caseworkers with constituent queries
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Leasehold reform in England and Wales: What’s happening and when?
Find out about the implementation of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 and further proposed reforms.
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Eligibility for home fee status and student support in England
Find out how students are assessed for home or international/overseas status when being charged tuition fees or applying for student support.
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The EU Entry/Exit system and EU travel authorisation system
The EU is planning to introduce new requirements for non-EU nationals to provide fingerprints and obtain a travel authorisation to enter the EU.
Data
Interactive data dashboards and datasets on a range of topics
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Local areas
Browse and compare data between constituencies and other small areas on topics such as housing, health and energy.
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Parliament and elections
Explore data and analysis about Parliament, MPs, general election and by-election results, and the Government.
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UK economy
View data relating to the UK economy including the labour market, trade, business and public finances.
