Parkinson’s Awareness Month
A debate on Parkinson’s Awareness Month is scheduled to take place in the House of Commons Chamber on Thursday 1 May 2025. The subject for the debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Government policies to limit global deforestation
A debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall for Wednesday 30 April on Government policies to limit global deforestation. The debate has been sponsored by Barry Gardiner MP.
Prisoners of conscience
On Thursday 1 May 2025 there will be a general debate in the House of Commons Chamber on prisoners of conscience. The debate will be led by Jim Shannon MP. The subject for debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee. This page provides background to the debate.
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Research Briefing
Retail sector in the UK
Key data and pressures facing the retail sector in the UK.
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Debate Pack
Safety of humanitarian workers in conflict zones
A Westminster Hall debate on safety of humanitarian workers in conflict zones is scheduled for Wednesday 30 April 2025, from 2.30pm to 4.00pm. The debate will be led by Tom Morrison MP.
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Research Briefing
Business and consumer confidence: Economic indicators
Business and consumer sentiment can give an early indication of economic trends. Find the latest data on what businesses and consumers expect for the UK economy.
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Debate Pack
Compensation for criminal injuries
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on compensation for criminal injuries at 9:30am on 29 April 2025. The debate will be opened by Laurence Turner MP.
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Research Briefing
Household debt: Economic indicators
Debt levels affect how much households spend. Find the latest data on UK household debt, mortgage rates and insolvencies.
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Research Briefing
Regional and National Economic Indicators
A summary of the latest economic indicators for the regions and nations of the UK.
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Research Briefing
Retail sales: Economic indicators
Retail is a large component of the UK’s services industry. Find the latest data on sales of food and non-food goods as well as online sales.
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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
Select Committees – core tasks
On 20 June 2002, the members of the Liaison Committee agreed a set of ten core tasks for select committees to guide their work. The committee reviewed and revised the core tasks in 2012, 2019 and 2024. This research briefing compares the different versions. It also provides a brief background to the introduction of the core tasks in 2002.
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Data dashboards
Constituency data: Universal Credit claimants
Explore constituency-level data on people claiming Universal Credit in Great Britain using our interactive dashboard.
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Research Briefing
Stamp duty land tax: Current situation and developments since 2020
This briefing explains the current rates of stamp duty land tax and of the property transaction taxes in Scotland and Wales, and proposals for reform.
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Data dashboards
Constituency data: GPs and GP practices
Interactive dashboard showing data on GPs in England, including patient to GP ratios, the number of GPs, and a map of GP practices
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