Government funding for local pharmacies
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 9 September 2026 on Government funding for local pharmacies.
Health bill 2026-27: Progress of the bill
The Health Bill 2026-27 will have its report stage on 7 September 2026. This briefing covers the bill's progress from second reading through to the end of its committee stage.
Maternity services in England
This briefing gives an overview of women’s experiences of maternity services in England, including disparities in the care received by women from minority ethnic groups. It provides details of investigations into maternity units at individual NHS trusts, the government-commissioned national maternity and neonatal investigation, and policies to improve care. This briefing supplements the Library paper Quality and safety of maternity care (England) which contains information on key policy documents and developments (until February 2025).
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Research Briefing
Reducing levels of premature deaths from heart disease and stroke
There will be a Westminster hall debate on reducing levels of premature deaths from heart disease and stroke at 1:30pm on Thursday 2 July 2026. This debate will last 90 minutes and be led by Paul Foster MP.
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Research Briefing
Working in hot weather: What does the law say?
This briefing sets out the legal obligations of employers to safeguard the health and safety of employees and workers when working in hot weather.
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Research Briefing
Climate change adaptation and resilience in the UK
This briefing explains the targets for climate change adaptation in the UK, the current policy approach, and an overview of progress.
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Debate Pack
Secondary breast cancer
A Westminster Hall debate on secondary breast cancer will take place on Thursday 11 May 2026. The debate will be led by Clive Jones MP and Mary Kelly Foy MP.
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Research Briefing
Health Bill 2026-27
There will be a second reading of the Health Bill 2026-27 in the House of Commons chamber on Monday 1st June 2026. The bill is sponsored by Wes Streeting MP.
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Research Briefing
Contribution of Allied Health Professionals
On Thursday 23 April, there will be a Chamber debate on the contribution of Allied Health Professionals. This debate has been chosen by the Backbench business committee and will be led by Jen Craft MP.
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Research Briefing
Community pharmacy in England
This briefing provides information on community pharmacy services in England. In particular, it focuses on funding, services, workforce and pharmacy closures.
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Research Briefing
The Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill 2024-2026
The bill would prioritise UK medical graduates and certain other groups for NHS foundation and speciality training from 2026.
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Research Briefing
Alcohol duty: Current policy and developments
The alcohol duty system was reformed in August 2023. Most recently, the government has announced it would increase duty rates in line with inflation from 1 February 2026.
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Debate Pack
Cross-border healthcare
A debate on cross-border healthcare will take place in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 4 November 2025. The debate will be opened by David Chadwick MP.
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Debate Pack
Obesity and fatty liver disease
A Commons debate on obesity and fatty liver disease will take place on Tuesday 28 October 2025. The debate will be opened by Dr Beccy Cooper. The Library will publish a briefing ahead of the debate.
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Research Briefing
The regulation of non-surgical cosmetic procedures in England
This briefing provides an overview of the regulation of non-surgical cosmetic procedures in England.
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