Impartial Commons Library briefings going back to 1993, covering parliamentary bills, Commons debates, topical issues and policy.
This Commons Library briefing paper deals with current registration provisions relating to stillbirths, consideration of whether the law should be changed, and the introduction of baby loss certificates.
El Niño conditions form when warmer waters spread across the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, resulting in global changes to weather and climate. Several forecasts from national weather agencies indicate that the next El Niño could be one of the strongest on record.
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on 15 October 2026 on Support for unpaid carers
Research Briefing
The UK Government and Competition and Markets Authority are proposing reforms to regulate veterinary practices and address the rising costs of veterinary bills.
Research Briefing
Up to 120 ministers in the UK Government can receive a ministerial salary. Most ministers are paid a salary, though a small number of Lords ministers are unpaid.
Research Briefing
On 26 October 2026 there will be a Westminster Hall debate on e-petition 750612 relating to placing a requirement on drivers to report collisions with cats.
Research Briefing
There is no specific regime for the regulation of funeral directors in England and Wales and Northern Ireland, unlike in Scotland. This briefing assesses the calls for regulation in England and Wales and the path to regulation in Scotland.
Research Briefing
Government bills introduced since the beginning of the 1997-98 session, including bill title, introduction date, House and sponsoring department.
Research Briefing
This briefing explains the rules about showing photographic voter ID at elections to the UK Parliament and to other elections.
Research Briefing
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the future of the UK coach industry on 13 October 2026. This will be opened by Alex Mayer MP (Lab, Secretary of the Bus and Coach APPG).
Data dashboards,Research Briefing
Find constituency data on house prices over time.
Research Briefing
While credit unions play prominent roles in financial sectors across the Anglosphere and in Northern Ireland, in Great Britain penetration is low. This briefing looks at the reasons why and legislative efforts to make credit unions more popular.
Research Briefing
In 2026, the Southern Transitional Council collapsed in the south, Houthi-Saudi/Yemen government fighting resumed, and humanitarian need is high.
Research Briefing
Gambling impact assessments will give local authorities new powers to reject licence applications for gambling premises
Research Briefing
Summary of NHS demand, performance, backlogs, and capacity of services in England. It covers A&E waiting times, hospital waiting lists, cancer waiting times, ambulance response times, staffing levels including doctors and nurses, vacancies, and more.
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