Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Banking, investments and credit FAQs
Answers to frequently asked questions relating to banking services, mortgages, general investments and credit scores.
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Research Briefing
Higher education finances and funding in England
This briefing covers how higher education is funded, concerns about providers' financial stability, alternative funding models, and international comparisons.
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Research Briefing
Mineworkers’ pensions
Covers the arrangements made for mineworkers' pensions (MPS) and British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme (BCSSS) following privatisation of British Coal in 1994.
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Research Briefing
The sub judice rule
MPs should not raise matters in debates, questions and motions which are awaiting adjudication in a court of law to avoid influencing the outcome of those court proceedings.
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Research Briefing
Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-25: Progress of the bill
Report stage of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-25 will take place in the House of Commons on 9 and 10 June 2025.
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Research Briefing
Infected Blood Inquiry: recommendations for recognition, healthcare and patient safety
The Infected Blood Inquiry made recommendations to improve patient care and safety, and strengthen the voice of patients in the healthcare system.
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Research Briefing
Informal carers health and wellbeing
Informal and unpaid carers provide vital support for many people with health and social care needs. However, there is growing evidence that the demands of caring are increasingly impacting carers’ own physical and mental health.
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Research Briefing
NEET: Young People Not in Education, Employment or Training
923,000 people aged 16-24 were Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) in January-March 2025, 12.5% of all people in this age group.
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Research Briefing
US aid, the UK, and funding for multilateral aid bodies in 2025
The Trump administration has announced reductions in US aid. How important a donor is the US, what are alternative are there, and what are the UK's plans?
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Research Briefing
Spending Review 2025: Background briefing
Ahead of the Spending Review on 11 June 2025, this briefing looks at the process, the public spending context, and the factors affecting the government’s plans.
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Research Briefing
Local authority support for unpaid carers in England
Information on local authority support for unpaid carers in England, including young carers and parent carers of disabled children.
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Research Briefing
Voter ID
This briefing explains the rules about showing photographic voter ID at elections to the UK Parliament and to other elections.
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Research Briefing
Intimidation of candidates and voters
This briefing examines the intimidation of MPs and candidates recent developments to address their security. It also explains measures to prevent intimidation of voters.
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Research Briefing
Gas and electricity prices during the ‘energy crisis’ and beyond
Energy prices have fallen since summer 2023, but are still well above pre-'energy crisis' levels and there is little prospect of large cuts to bills in the near future.
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Research Briefing
Replacement of UK residence permits with eVisas
UK residence permits are now online only. Some foreign residents need to actively sign up for their eVisa or risk being unable to re-enter the country.
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