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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.

Antimicrobial resistance

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a significant threat to public health. This briefing provides information on the causes and implications of the development and spread of AMR and about UK and international action to address it.

• Animals
• Diseases
• Farming and fishing
• Health
• Health services
• Medicine

The gender pay gap

This briefing paper provides statistics on the size of the gender pay gap in the UK and how it varies by factors such as age, occupation and location.

• Equality
• Work and incomes

Middle East instability in 2023/24

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.

Regional and National Economic Indicators

A summary of the latest economic indicators for the regions and nations of the UK.

• Economic situation

Advertising of HFSS food and drink to children

To tackle obesity levels, the government said it would legislate to restrict advertising of HFSS foods to children. This briefing summarises current regulation.

• Consumers

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