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Research for Commons business

View research covering all major bills, the top balloted Private Members' Bills, and most non-legislative debates.

The Syrian civil war: timeline, UK aid and statistics

The paper provides a timeline of events and statistics on casualties, Syria's humanitarian and refugee situation, and UK aid spending and military activity.

• Armed forces
• Asylum
• Middle East
• Security

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill 2024-25

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill 2024-25 was introduced in the House of Commons on 12 September 2024.

• Security

Plastic waste

A briefing on plastic waste in the UK including legislation, statistics, government policies and proposals for change.

• Environment
• Local government

Debate on the sale and use of fireworks

There will be a debate on e-petition 639319 relating to the sale and use of fireworks on 9 December 2024 at 16:30 in Westminster Hall, led by Robbie Moore MP.

• Consumers

The conflict in Ukraine

View research relating to the conflict in Ukraine, including sanctions, energy security, international legal issues, NATO, and implications for the UK.

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.

• Home ownership
• Housing and planning

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.

• Education
• Higher education
• Social policy

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.

• Europe
• Immigration
• The EU