Regional and National Economic Indicators
A summary of the latest economic indicators for the regions and nations of the UK.
Financial markets: Economic indicators
The price of shares and commodities can help show the health of the economy. Find the latest data on the prices of shares, oil and gold.
Changes to automatic prisoner release dates in England and Wales
The Sentencing Act 2026 changes to automatic release dates for some prisoners will come into force from 1 October 2026. Following public campaigning and government reviews, the changes will not come into effect for those convicted of certain offences.
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Research Briefing
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2026-27
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2026-27 has its second reading on 11 September 2026. This Library briefing provides an overview of the bill and key areas of debate.
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Research Briefing
Energy standing charges
What are standing charges? How have they changed over time? How and why do they vary? What proposals does the regulator Ofgem have for lowering them?
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Research Briefing
Higher education finances and funding in England
This briefing covers how higher education is funded, concerns about providers' financial stability, alternative funding models, and international comparisons.
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Research Briefing
“Object!” How and why most private members’ bills fail to progress
With limited time available for debate on Fridays, private members’ bills are routinely blocked from progressing through the House of Commons.
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Research Briefing
Digital ID in the UK
The government has cancelled plans for a national digital ID scheme. This briefing explains what digital ID is and summarises the debates around it.
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Research Briefing
Suicide prevention policy
The ONS publishes yearly UK suicide rates. In 2026 the government said it would update the 2023 suicide prevention strategy with evidence and progress so far.
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Research Briefing
The conflict in Sudan
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 8 September 2026 on the conflict in Sudan. The debate will be opened by Naushabah Khan MP.
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Data dashboards,Research Briefing
Constituency data: Pension Credit claimants
Explore constituency-level data on state pensioners claiming Pension Credit in Great Britain using our interactive dashboard.
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Research Briefing
Sterling exchange rates: Economic indicators
Sterling often changes in value relative to other currencies. Find the latest data on exchange rates overall and against the dollar and euro.
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Research Briefing
What might a ‘Godzilla’ El Niño mean for the UK?
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.
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Research Briefing
e-petition relating to crimes motivated by misogyny and hate crime law
An e-petition about recording crimes motivated by misogyny as hate crimes is being debated in Westminster Hall on 7 September 2026. The debate will be opened by Tony Vaughan MP.
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Research Briefing
Why does the UK not have a “written” constitution?
The UK does not have a codified “written” constitution. What are the arguments for and against having one?
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