Objecting to gambling premises
Gambling impact assessments will give local authorities new powers to reject licence applications for gambling premises.
British citizenship and passports
General guidance for MPs' offices in all parts of the UK on dealing with questions about British citizenship and passports.
VAT and Churches
Construction work to repair buildings, including historic churches, is charged VAT at the 20% standard rate. The Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme has provided grants to mitigate the VAT costs for these repairs.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Post-16 transport for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in England
Find out what duties local authorities have to provide transport for young people with SEND, how to appeal decisions, and what support is available.
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Data dashboards,Research Briefing
Local area data: Special educational needs and disabilities
Find data for English constituencies and local authorities on special educational needs and disabilities.
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Research Briefing
The Privy Council: history, functions and membership
A briefing paper on the history, functions and membership of the Privy Council
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Research Briefing
After Brexit: Visiting, working, and living in the EU
Since the UK left the EU, British citizens travelling to the EU have needed to comply with Schengen area rules on entry and stays for third country nationals. This briefing provides an overview and discusses other UK-EU mobility issues
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
The EU Entry/Exit system and EU travel authorisation system
Non-EU nationals will soon need an authorisation before they travel to the EU and will have to go through new automated biometric checks at the border
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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
The impact of strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs)
There will be a Chamber debate on the impact of strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs) on Tuesday 1 September 2026. This topic has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee. This debate will be led by Alex Sobel MP.
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Research Briefing
TV licence fee non-payment: should it be decriminalised?
The government has launched the BBC charter review. This will examine the BBC's funding model and licence fee collection.
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Research Briefing
Police standards: Conduct
How the police must handle allegations of police misconduct.
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Research Briefing
The future of the BBC licence fee
Changes in TV viewing habits since the licence fee was established, such as the rise of on-demand streaming, have led some to challenge the BBC's funding model.
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Research Briefing
BBC Charter Renewal: a reading list
The BBC's charter review, launched in December 2025, aims to "futureproof" the BBC.
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