UK Resettlement Scheme reopening and new refugee sponsorship routes
Many constituents are asking how refugees can get permission to come to the UK through the UK Resettlement Scheme or the forthcoming community sponsorship routes.
Proposals to ban social media for children
Supporters say a ban would help protect children online, but others argue it could have unintended consequences
The Online Safety Act: An overview
The Online Safety Act 2023 aims to protect people from illegal and harmful content.
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Research Briefing
Sporting Events Bill [HL] 2026-27
The Sporting Events Bill [HL] 2026-27 had its second reading in the House of Commons on 3 September 2026. Committee stage is scheduled to begin on 20 October 2026
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Research Briefing
Courts and Tribunals Bill 2026-27: Progress of the bill
The Courts and Tribunals Bill 2026-27 is passing through Parliament. It includes proposals to restrict the use of jury trials in certain criminal cases.
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Research Briefing
General debate on baby loss awareness week
A General debate has been scheduled for 12 October on baby loss awareness week.
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Research Briefing
Registration of stillbirth and baby loss certificates
This Commons Library briefing paper deals with current registration provisions relating to stillbirths, consideration of whether the law should be changed, and the introduction of baby loss certificates.
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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
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Research Briefing
Regulation of the funeral industry
There is no specific regime for the regulation of funeral directors in England and Wales and Northern Ireland, unlike in Scotland. This briefing assesses the calls for regulation in England and Wales and the path to regulation in Scotland.
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Research Briefing
Objecting to gambling premises
Gambling impact assessments will give local authorities new powers to reject licence applications for gambling premises
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Research Briefing
NHS key statistics: England
Summary of NHS demand, performance, backlogs, and capacity of services in England. It covers A&E waiting times, hospital waiting lists, cancer waiting times, ambulance response times, staffing levels including doctors and nurses, vacancies, and more.
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Research Briefing
e-petition: remove sentence reductions for guilty pleas in controlling and coercive cases
An e-petition calling for legislation to prevent sentence reductions for late guilty pleas in cases of coercive control is being debated in Westminster Hall on 19 October 2026. The debate will be opened by Irene Campbell MP.
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Research Briefing
Adult social care reform in England
An overview of proposals for adult social care reform in England since 1997
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Research Briefing
Motion to approve the Police Grant Report (England and Wales)
Motion to approve the Police Grant Report (England and Wales) which sets out the annual funding allocation for each police force.
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Research Briefing
Local data on migration: What is available?
Limited local data is available on international migration in the UK. Instead, most statistics are published at national level.
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