The Strategic Defence Review and spending plans for the RAF
The Royal Air Force will fly a mix of crewed, uncrewed and increasingly autonomous aircraft in the future. How will this be funded?
The UK economy: A dashboard
This interactive dashboard shows data on economic growth, inflation, trade, employment, government borrowing and debt across the UK.
How do public inquiries operate in other countries?
Many countries have an equivalent to the UK public inquiry system. New Zealand, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Ireland all manage inquiries in different ways.
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Research Briefing
How could public inquiries be reformed?
The Inquiries Act 2005 was the last major reform to public inquiries system in the UK. Since then there have been a number of proposals for change.
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Research Briefing
How much do public inquiries cost and how long do they last?
There is wide variation in how much public inquiries cost and how long they last. In 2026 prices, the median statutory inquiry costs £6,600 per day.
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Research Briefing
Public inquiries established under the Inquiries Act 2005
Use our interactive dashboard to explore the cost and duration of statutory public inquiries since 2005, alongside key facts about each inquiry.
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Research Briefing
Armenia’s 2026 election: Where next for the country?
Following parliamentary elections in June 2026, Armenia's efforts diversify its foreign policy look set to continue.
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Research Briefing
General debate on world sepsis awareness month
A general House of Commons debate is scheduled for 15 September 2026 for world sepsis awareness month.
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Research Briefing
Government support for public confidence in the police
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on government support for public confidence in the police on 9 September 2026. The debate will be opened by Jonathan Hinder MP.
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Research Briefing
Business rates
A brief guide to the system of non-domestic rating, better known as ‘business rates’.
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Research Briefing
Social Housing Bill [HL] 2026-27
The Social Housing Bill [HL] 2026-27 is scheduled to have its second reading in the House of Commons on 10 September 2026.
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Research Briefing
The Parliament Acts
The Parliament Acts allow bills to be presented for Royal Assent without the consent of the House of Lords. How and when are these powers used?
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Research Briefing
Sovereign Grant Bill 2026-27
A briefing on the Sovereign Grant Bill 2026-27, which amends the Sovereign Grant Act 2011. The Sovereign Grant funds the Monarch's official duties as head of state.
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Research Briefing
Government funding for local pharmacies
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 9 September 2026 on Government funding for local pharmacies.
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Data dashboards,Research Briefing
Constituency data: Dentists and dental practices
Interactive dashboard showing data on dentists in England, including access to dentistry, the number of dentists and a list of NHS dental practices.
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