Research Briefing
Protections for whistleblowing and non-disclosure agreements
New legislation has expanded rights for workers around whistleblowing and non-disclosure agreements.
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Research Briefing
Representation of the People Bill: progress of the bill
This briefing tracks the progress of the bill to introduce votes at 16, automatic voter registration, tighten the rules on political donations and allow bank cards to be used as voter ID.
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Data dashboards,Research Briefing
Local area data: Special educational needs and disabilities
Find data for English constituencies and local authorities on special educational needs and disabilities.
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Research Briefing
Historic restrictions on members of the Catholic and Jewish faiths
Since the 19th century there have been statutory restrictions on members of the Catholic and Jewish faiths making – and advising the Crown on – appointments in the Church of England. This includes the Prime Minister and Lord Chancellor, who advise the Monarch on bishops and other offices in the established church. This research briefing looks at the historic basis of these restrictions and how they work in practice.
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Research Briefing
The Civil Service
A briefing on the constitutional status and regulation of the Home Civil Service (Great Britain), the Northern Ireland Civil Service and the Diplomatic Service.
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Research Briefing
The Privy Council: history, functions and membership
A briefing paper on the history, functions and membership of the Privy Council
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Research Briefing
After Brexit: Visiting, working, and living in the EU
Since the UK left the EU, British citizens travelling to the EU have needed to comply with Schengen-area rules on entry and stays for third country nationals
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Research Briefing
Finances of the Monarchy
A briefing on the Finances of the Monarchy, including the Sovereign Grant, Duchies of Lancaster and Cornwall and tax arrangements for members of the Royal Family.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
The EU Entry/Exit system and EU travel authorisation system
Non-EU nationals will soon need an authorisation before they travel to the EU and will have to go through new automated biometric checks at the border
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Research Briefing
The impact of strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs)
There will be a Chamber debate on the impact of strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs) on Tuesday 1 September 2026. This topic has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee. This debate will be led by Alex Sobel MP.
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Research Briefing
Potential merits of removing the qualifying period for Disability Living Allowance for children
On Wednesday 2 September 2026 at 11am, there will be a Westminster hall debate on potential merits of removing the qualifying period for Disability Living Allowance for children. This debate will last 30 minutes and will be led by Michelle Welsh MP.
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Research Briefing
Leadership elections: Labour Party
Labour Party leader and deputy leadership election are held by rules set out by the party’s Rule Book. This briefing describes them and outlines previous contests.
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Research Briefing
Key documents: taxation
This briefing lists a series of key documents on taxation.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Student support for the over 60s
Find out what support is available for students over 60 interested in undergraduate and postgraduate study in the UK.
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Research Briefing
TV licence fee non-payment: should it be decriminalised?
The government has launched the BBC charter review. This will examine the BBC's funding model and licence fee collection.
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