Droughts in England
Droughts are increasingly common in England. Droughts can lead to restrictions on water use, reduced crop yields and environmental damage.
Briefings for upcoming debates
Briefings to support debates and legislation, made for members of Parliament and available to the public.
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UK-EU agreement in respect of Gibraltar
An agreement between the UK and EU setting out Gibraltar's relationship with the EU came into force provisionally on 15 July 2026
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Statistics on small boat Channel crossings
Small boat crossings peaked in 2022, when 46,000 people arrived by this unauthorised route. The number fell in 2023 but has risen again since.
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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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The conflict in Ukraine
View research relating to the conflict in Ukraine, including military assistance, sanctions, international legal issues and efforts to resolve the conflict.
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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.
