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View research covering all major bills, the top balloted private members' bills, and most non-legislative debates.
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Information and analysis on legislation, policy areas and topical issues
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Spring Statement 2025: Background briefing
Ahead of the 2025 Spring Statement on 26 March, this briefing explains what will happen on the day and summarises the economic situation.
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Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-25
The Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-2025 had its First Reading in the House of Commons on 11 March 2025. Second Reading is scheduled for 24 March 2025. The Bill, and its Explanatory Notes, can be found on the Parliamentary website.
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Constituency data: Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
Find data for your constituency on people claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP) using our interactive dashboard.
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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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Middle East instability in 2023-25
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.
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.
