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Briefings for upcoming debates

Find impartial briefings and data for all major bills, the top balloted private members' bills, and most non-legislative debates.

Israel and the Abraham Accords in 2025: Five years on

It is five years since Israel normalised relations with four Arab states. How have these ties developed since then?

• Middle East

Advertising of HFSS food and drink to children

To tackle obesity levels, the government said it would legislate to restrict advertising of HFSS foods to children. This briefing summarises current regulation.

• Consumers

Economic update: Why has inflation gone up in 2025?

UK inflation remains above the Bank of England’s target rate of 2%. The Bank says that increases in food prices and administered prices are largely to blame.

• Economic updates
• Economy

Middle East instability in 2023-25

View research relating to the Middle East, including the Israel-Hamas conflict, the humanitarian situation in Gaza, and the response of the UK, UN and others.

Who is responsible for public services in my constituency?

Explore which local authorities and other bodies are responsible for delivering services in your constituency.

• Local government

Eligibility for home fee status and student support in England

Find out how students are assessed for home or international/overseas status when being charged tuition fees or applying for student support.

• Education
• Higher education
• Social policy