Railways: safety
On 19 June 2026 two passenger trains collided near Bedford. This briefing provides an overview of safety on the railway in Great Britain.
Briefings for upcoming debates
Briefings to support debates and legislation, made for members of Parliament and available to the public.
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Ceuta: Migrant crossings and European reaction
The crossing of over 70,000 migrants into the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta in July 2026 led to concerns being raised about the security of the EU's external borders
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Student loans: Interest rates and repayment thresholds FAQs
Find out the answers to some commonly asked questions about student loans, interest rates, and repayment thresholds in the UK.
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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.
