Problems with parcel deliveries
It is often a retailer’s responsibility to ensure that parcels are delivered safely. Find out more about consumers’ rights in relation to parcel deliveries.
The potential merits of mandatory safeguarded 24/7 helipads at major trauma centres
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 29 October 2026 on the the potential merits of mandatory safeguarded 24/7 helipads at major trauma centres. The debate will be opened by Jim Shannon MP.
The role and effectiveness of Ofcom
A Westminster Hall debate on the role and effectiveness of Ofcom is scheduled for 29 October 2026. The debate will be opened by Vikki Slade MP.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Royal Mail performance
Royal Mail has missed delivery targets for several years, and has been fined by Ofcom.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Finding funding for constituents
How to approach constituent funding enquiries: general advice and resources
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Find a charity in your constituency
View details of currently active charities whose registered address is within a given constituency.
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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. The debate will be led by Alison Bennett MP.
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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
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
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
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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Research Briefing
Alcohol licensing: how to object to a licence
Licensing law enables people to object to a premises licence. However, objections can only be raised in relation to at least one of the licensing objectives, for example preventing crime and disorder.
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Research Briefing
Lap dancing clubs: how are they licensed?
Lap dancing clubs will usually require a sex establishment licence from the local authority.
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Research Briefing
Declining pupil numbers in England
Pupil numbers in England are expected to decline in the coming years which would have significant policy implications in the management and funding of schools
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Data dashboards,Research Briefing
Constituency data: Population, by age
Find data for UK constituencies on the population broken down by age
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