TV licence fee non-payment: should it be decriminalised?
The government has launched the BBC Charter review. This will examine the BBC's funding model and licence fee collection.
GDP international comparisons: Economic indicators
GDP measures the size of the economy. Find the latest GDP growth data for the UK and comparisons with other G7 economies.
Strategic Defence Review and spending plans for the Royal Navy
The Royal Navy will become a ‘hybrid navy’ with uncrewed vessels operating alongside traditional warships. What does this mean and how will it be funded?
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Research Briefing
What is the Joint Expeditionary Force?
The UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force is a defence and security coalition of 10 northern European countries.
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Research Briefing
Heritage Public Houses Bill 2026-27
The Heritage Public Houses Bill 2026-27 is a private members bill (ballot bill) introduced by Mike Wood MP (Con). The bill will have its second reading on 16 October 2026.
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Research Briefing
Regulation of e-scooters and e-bikes
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 21 October on regulation of e-scooters and e-bikes. The debate will be opened by Helen Maguire MP.
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Research Briefing
AI regulation in the UK
This briefing provides an introduction to artificial intelligence (AI) and how it is regulated in the UK.
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Research Briefing
Local Housing Allowance (LHA): Help with rent for private tenants
Local Housing Allowance (LHA) sets maximum amounts private tenants can get in benefit support to help with rent
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Research Briefing
Support for unpaid carers
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on 15 October 2026 on Support for unpaid carers. The debate will be led by Alison Bennett MP.
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Research Briefing
The future of the BBC licence fee
Changes in TV viewing habits since the licence fee was established, such as the rise of on-demand streaming, have led some to question the BBC's funding model.
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Research Briefing
Fly-tipping: The illegal dumping of waste
Fly-tipping rose 9% from 2023/24 to 2024/25. The government is proposing various measures to reduce the problem.
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Research Briefing
Government support for the situation in Nepal
What damage did the floods cause, what aid has the UK announced, and what is the future of UK aid to Nepal?
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Research Briefing
Progress towards a smoke-free UK
A debate is scheduled for 15 October on progress towards a smoke-free UK. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Mary Kelly Foy MP.
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Data dashboards,Research Briefing
The UK economy: A dashboard
This interactive dashboard shows data on economic growth, inflation, trade, employment, government borrowing and debt across the UK.
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Research Briefing
AI safety
This briefing provides an introduction to artificial intelligence (AI) safety, focusing on possible AI risks and harms, as well as AI safety governance.
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