Research Briefing
The Supreme Court has ruled that references to “sex”, “man” and “woman” in the Equality Act refer to biological sex (a person’s sex at birth).
Research Briefing
Statistics on who provides informal care in the UK, as well as their employment, incomes and earnings
Research Briefing
This briefing covers the scale of banking fraud, how the police respond to fraud, and what the public and private sectors are doing to reduce the impact of banking fraud.
Research Briefing
The Bill is scheduled to have its second reading on 20 May 2025. This briefing provides background to the Bill, an overview of its main provisions and analysis of its proposals.
Research Briefing
This briefing looks at the May 2025 military confrontation between India and Pakistan, sparked by the Pahalgam attacks in Indian-administered Kashmir in April 2025. It explores the historical basis for the Kashmir conflict, international reaction to the 2025 crisis, and what might happen next.
Research Briefing
This briefing discusses the two income tax allowances that married couples and civil partners may be entitled to claim.
Research Briefing
A timeline of reforming the Mental Health Act up to the draft Mental Health Bill, including the independent review, white paper, and pre-legislative scrutiny.
Debate Pack
An e-petition on transgender people self-identifying their legal gender (e-petition 701159) is being debated in Westminster Hall on 19 May 2025. The debate will be opened by Dr Roz Savage MP.
Research Briefing
A short history of UK immigration, asylum and citizenship policy through the lens of government white papers.
Debate Pack
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the future of public libraries at 9:30am on 14 May 2025. The debate will be opened by Jonathan Davies MP.
Research Briefing
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-25 began its report stage in the House of Commons on 16 May 2025.
Research Briefing
Autistic people experience education inequalities. Find out about government policy and support in schools, colleges and higher education for autistic people.
Research Briefing
What changes have MPs in committee made to the Border Security Bill ahead of report stage on 12 May 2025?
Research Briefing
The UK spent £2.8 billion, or 20% of its aid budget, supporting refugees in the UK in 2024. This drew criticism from aid groups. What is the government response?
Research Briefing
This briefing provides an overview of cybersecurity in the UK. It explains the nature of the cyber threat, including how cyber attacks work. It describes the policy and regulatory frameworks, as well areas of reform such as 'ethical hacking'.
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