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Proposals to ban social media for children

Supporters say a ban would help protect children online, but others argue it could have unintended consequences.
- Crime
- Press and media
Interest rates and monetary policy: Economic indicators

Monetary policy affects the amount of money in the economy and the costs of borrowing. Find the latest data on interest rates in the UK, US and Eurozone.
- Economic policy
- Economic situation
General debate on world sepsis awareness month

A general House of Commons debate is scheduled for 15 September 2026 for world sepsis awareness month.
- Diseases
- Health
- Health services
- Medicine
- Sciences

Economy, business and transport

Research on the economy, business, transport, and work and incomes. Also includes Economic Indicators and monthly economic updates.
Home affairs

Research on communities, crime, equality, family and civil law, justice, immigration, security and culture, media and sport.
Parliament and elections

Research on devolution, elections. Parliament, government and local government.
Science, environment and technology

Research on energy, enviroment, climate change, science and technology.
Social policy

Research on education, families and social services, health, housing and planning, social security, welfare and pensions.
World affairs

Research on Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, international elections, international institutions, defense and overseas territories.

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Casework

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All briefings

Impartial Commons Library briefings going back to 1993, covering parliamentary bills, Commons debates, topical issues and policy.