Research Briefing
Saudi Arabia: Introductory country profile
This briefing provides an introduction to Saudi politics, human rights, trade, and international relations. It also signposts further reading.
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Research Briefing
Suicide prevention: Transport
Network Rail, train operators and British Transport Police all have a significant role in responding to and reducing suicides on the rail network. Local and national highway authorities have a similar role on the road network.
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Research Briefing
Blue Badges and parking for disabled people
Blue Badges provide parking concessions for disabled people across the UK. Badge eligibility differs slightly between England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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Research Briefing
2024 general election: Performance of Reform and the Greens
Reform UK won five seats in 2024 and the Green Party won four seats, which were records for their parties. But both won a larger share of votes than seats.
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Careers guidance in schools, colleges and universities (England)
This briefing looks at the requirements on schools, colleges, and universities in England to provide careers guidance, the quality of the advice provided, and also the organisations working to provide careers advice.
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Research Briefing
Oman: Introductory country profile
This briefing provides an introduction to Oman's politics, human rights, trade, and international relations. It also signposts further reading.
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The Advanced British Standard
This briefing explains the 2022 Sunak government's plans to introduce the Advanced British Standard in England, a new qualification that was due to replace A Levels and T Levels, but which will now not be going ahead.
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Research Briefing
Hormone pregnancy tests
Pregnancy tests that involved taking tablets containing hormones were used from the late 1950s until the 1970s in the UK. The use of these medicines has been linked to birth abnormalities but the evidence is disputed.
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Research Briefing
Kuwait: Introductory country profile
This briefing provides an introduction to Kuwait's politics, human rights, trade, and international relations. It also signposts further reading.
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Research Briefing
The rising cost of UK car insurance
Car insurance quotes have risen by 82% since May 2021, after low insurance prices during the covid-19 pandemic when there was less driving and fewer collisions.
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Research Briefing
Loot boxes in video games
When players open a loot box in a video game they get a random item. Some liken loot boxes to gambling, although they aren't covered by gambling regulation.
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Research Briefing
The immigration health surcharge
Temporary migrants in the UK usually pay a surcharge based on the length of their visa, which raises money for healthcare spending.
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Research Briefing
Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Bill 2024-25
This Bill would nationalise franchised passenger railway services when existing contracts with private sector operators come to an end.
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Research Briefing
Concessionary bus travel
Concessionary bus travel is a devolved policy area. Different statutory and discretionary schemes apply in London, the rest of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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Insolvency: Company administration
This briefing provides an outline of company insolvency and the administration process, including pre-pack administrations and company voluntary arrangements.
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