Serbia under Vucic and the 2026 parliamentary election
Serbia’s 2026 parliamentary election ended 14 years of government led by the Serbian Progressive Party, following two years of protests.
The Online Safety Act: An overview
The Online Safety Act 2023 aims to protect people from illegal and harmful content.
Government support for the cost of heating oil
A briefing on heating oil, recent events that have caused heating oil prices to increase, and government action to support households reliant on heating oil.
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Research Briefing
What is the Commonwealth, and how does it work?
The Commonwealth has 56 members. This briefing provides a short history of the organisation, how it works, what it does, and how its membership is determined.
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Research Briefing
Proposals to ban social media for children
Supporters say a ban would help protect children online, but others argue it could have unintended consequences
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Research Briefing
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.
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Research Briefing
Who is responsible for local transport in England?
An overview of local transport powers and responsibilities in England and proposed changes to these arrangements
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Research Briefing
Autumn Budget 2026: Reaction
Links to analysis of the 2026 Autumn Budget from selected think tanks, business groups, political parties and other organisations.
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Research Briefing
High Value Council Tax Surcharge and homes over £2 million
From April 2028, the High Value Council Tax Surcharge will introduce an additional flat-rate charge on properties valued at £2 million or more
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Research Briefing
Financial Services and Markets Bill [HL] 2026–27
Proposed reforms include changes to consumer credit law, the Financial Ombudsman Service and measures intended to reduce regulatory burdens.
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Research Briefing
Armed Forces Pension Scheme
An overview of the Armed Forces Pension Scheme, including government changes to pensions and the remedy to the discrimination caused by these changes.
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Research Briefing
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.
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Research Briefing
What’s happening with the NHS Federated Data Platform?
The government must decide by December 2026 whether to extend its contract with suppliers that provide the NHS Federated Data Platform.
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Research Briefing
Glyphosate
Glyphosate is a widely used weedkiller. Its approval for use in the UK is due for renewal in December 2026.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Mental health support for constituents
Where to find advice and signposting for mental health support in the UK.
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