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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Debate Pack
Support for rural businesses
A debate on support for rural businesses will take place in Westminster Hall on 18 June 2025 at 2:30pm. The Library will publish briefing materials ahead of the debate.
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Debate Pack
Impact of AI on intellectual property
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on intellectual property at 2:30pm on 23 April 2025. The debate will be opened by James Frith MP.
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Research Briefing
AI in UK government departments
Artificial intelligence (AI) is being used by UK government departments in various ways. This briefing paper gives some examples.
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Debate Pack
General debate on rural affairs
A general debate on rural affairs has been scheduled in the Commons Chamber for 11 November.
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Research Briefing
Customer protection in the mobile and broadband markets
This briefing describes customer protections in the UK mobile and broadband markets. It discusses recent concerns expressed on behalf of telecoms consumers, and looks at reforms aimed at improving fairness and protection.
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Debate Pack
Debate on technology in public services
A debate on technology in public services is scheduled to take place in the House of Commons Chamber on Monday 2 September 2024.
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AI in society
AI could add trillions of dollars a year to the global economy and increase labour productivity. But experts warn that bias and misinformation may spread.
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Data dashboards
Constituency data: broadband coverage and speeds
Browse local data to see how broadband connectivity and speeds vary in different parts of the UK
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Insight
Broadband in flats: The urban digital divide
Residents in urban flats often face poor broadband services. Some in the industry have argued that broadband companies should be given easier access to flats.
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Research Briefing
5G in the UK
This briefing provides information on 5G and its expected uses; the rollout of 5G in the UK; and policy challenges associated with 5G, including planning rules, health, and security.
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Debate Pack
Debate on digital exclusion
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 28 February on digital exclusion. The debate will be opened by Justin Madders MP.
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Research Briefing
Switching off 2G and 3G in the UK
The mobile industry plans to switch off the 3G mobile network by 2025. 2G will be retired by 2033 at the latest. This page provides information about the switch-off, including how users may be affected and the obligations mobile companies have toward their customers.
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Research Briefing
Access to Telecommunications Networks Bill 2023-24
The Access to Telecommunications Networks Bill is a Private Members’ Bill introduced by Helen Morgan MP. It had its first reading on 11 December 2023. Second reading is scheduled for 26 January 2024.
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