Changes to automatic prisoner release dates in England and Wales
The Sentencing Act 2026 was to change automatic release dates for some prisoners from 2 September. The Prime Minister has now paused the changes.
Briefings for upcoming debates
Briefings to support debates and legislation, made for members of Parliament and available to the public.
Featured briefings
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Could Andy Burnham let mayors raise more taxes?
What taxes can regional mayors raise and could this change with a new Prime Minister?
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Political financing: Donations, loans and state funding
‘Political financing’ refers to all money that is raised and spent for political purposes.
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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.
