Autumn Budget 2026: Background briefing
Ahead of the 2026 Autumn Budget on 28 October, this briefing looks at the economic situation, economic forecasts and the public finances.
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Royal Mail performance
Royal Mail has missed delivery targets for several years, and has been fined by Ofcom.
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AI safety
This briefing provides an introduction to artificial intelligence (AI) safety, focusing on possible AI risks and harms, as well as AI safety governance.
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Autumn Budget 2026
The Chancellor will deliver the Budget in his Autumn Statement in the Commons on 28 October. Find impartial research, data and analysis from the House of Commons Library.
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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: house prices
Find constituency data on house prices over time.
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Constituency data: People claiming unemployment benefits
Explore constituency-level data on people claiming unemployment benefits using the interactive dashboard.
Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology
Connecting parliament with the latest evidence on the topics that matter.
