Brain tumours
More than 12,000 people in the UK are diagnosed with a brain tumour each year. Find out about survival rates, diagnosis, treatment and research on brain tumours.
AI regulation in the UK
This briefing provides an introduction to artificial intelligence (AI) and how it is regulated in the UK.
Testing on animals
An e-petition calling on the government to “end testing on dogs and other animals for development of products for human use” will be debated on 27 April 2026.
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Research Briefing
Hormone treatments for children and young people: Clinical trial and consultations
This briefing gives an overview of hormone treatments used to treat gender dysphoria in children and young people and details the government-funded PATHWAYS research programme into the safety and effectiveness of these treatments.
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Research Briefing
Research and development funding policy, 2019-2024
This Commons Library briefing provides an overview of the research and development funding landscape in the UK between 2019 and 2024.
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Debate Pack
Debate on the Animals in Science Regulation Unit annual report 2024
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 4.30pm on 3 February on the Animals in Science Regulation Unit annual report 2024. The debate will be opened by Seamus Logan MP.
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Debate Pack
Debate on the impact of Science and Discovery Centres on national science and technology priorities
A debate in Westminster Hall has been scheduled for 2.30pm on 14 January 2026 on the impact of Science and Discovery Centres on national science and technology priorities. The debate will be opened by Steve Witherden MP.
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Research Briefing
How is biomedical research infrastructure funded in the UK?
Biomedical research infrastructure supports research into diseases. Funding for biomedical research comes from the public, private and third sectors.
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Insight
Horizon Europe 2028–2034: What do we know so far?
Horizon Europe is an EU funding programme for research and innovation. The European Commission has proposed a budget of €175 billion for the programme in 2028–2034.
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Research Briefing
Patient health records: Access, sharing and confidentiality
This briefing describes the laws around accessing and sharing patient health records and plans to improve data sharing in the NHS in England.
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Research Briefing
Developments in dementia treatments
This briefing focuses on two disease-modifying dementia drugs that are currently being appraised by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE): lecanemab and donanemab
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Research Briefing
The UK Space Industry
This Library briefing paper provides an overview of the UK space industry, including UK government policy and legislation, as well as key UK Space Agency programmes.
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Research Briefing
Electric vehicles and infrastructure
The UK's electric vehicle transition could help meet climate goals, and cut drivers’ running costs. Challenges include upfront prices and charging infrastructure.
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Research Briefing
Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL]: progress of the bill
The Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] is at "ping pong" and will next be considered in the House of Commons on 10 June 2025.
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Debate Pack
Debate on research and treatment of brain tumours
A debate has been scheduled in the Commons Chamber for 8 May on research and treatment of brain tumours. The subject for this debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee.
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