What’s happening with the NHS Federated Data Platform?
The government must decide by December 2026 whether to extend its contract with suppliers that provide the NHS Federated Data Platform.
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.
AI regulation in the UK
This briefing provides an introduction to artificial intelligence (AI) and how it is regulated in the UK.
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Research Briefing
AI safety
This briefing provides an introduction to artificial intelligence (AI) safety, focusing on possible AI risks and harms, as well as AI safety governance.
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Research Briefing
Digital ID in the UK
The government has cancelled plans for a national digital ID scheme. This briefing explains what digital ID is and summarises the debates around it.
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Research Briefing
Switching off 2G and 3G in the UK
Find out about the end of 2G and 3G services, including why it is happening, how users may be affected, and the obligations mobile companies have toward their customers.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Planning rules for 5G masts (England)
Find out how mobile masts obtain planning permission, including how local communities are consulted.
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Research Briefing
Cryptoassets
What cryptoassets are, how they work, their history, the benefits and risks, and UK regulation.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Getting better broadband
Learn about the rollout of full fibre broadband in the UK, including funding programmes and options for people who cannot access high speed broadband.
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Research Briefing
Building broadband and mobile infrastructure
This briefing paper explains the rules for building telecommunications infrastructure such as 5G mobile masts, including planning rules and the Electronic Communications Code.
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Research Briefing
Data centres: planning policy, sustainability, and resilience
This briefing provides an overview of data centres, including their economic impact, energy consumption, and water consumption. It describes UK Government policy in these areas, as well as cyber resilience and planning policy.
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Research Briefing
TV licence fee statistics
This briefing provides statistics on the TV licence fee and general television viewing trends.
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Research Briefing
Gigabit broadband in the UK: Government targets, policy, and funding
This briefing paper provides information on the Government's targets for rolling out gigabit broadband, its policies to support the roll-out by industry, and its public funding programme, Project Gigabit.
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Research Briefing
The switch to digital landlines
This briefing addresses frequently asked questions about the switch of traditional landline phones to digital, Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) services.
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Research Briefing
Debate on government support for UK-based tech companies
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 2.30pm on 11 March on government support for UK-based tech companies. The debate will be opened by Peter Fortune MP.
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