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    The contribution of fathers and positive male role models to families and society

    Wednesday, 09 September, 2026

    A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for Thursday 10 September 2026 on the contribution of fathers and positive male role models to families and society

    • Research Briefing
    • Children and families
  • Research Briefing

    The Strategic Defence Review and spending plans for the RAF

    Tuesday, 08 September, 2026

    The Royal Air Force will fly a mix of crewed, uncrewed and increasingly autonomous aircraft in the future. How will this be funded?

    • Research Briefing
    • Armed forces
    • Defence equipment and spending
    • Defence policy
  • Data dashboards,Research Briefing

    The UK economy: A dashboard

    Tuesday, 08 September, 2026

    This interactive dashboard shows data on economic growth, inflation, trade, employment, government borrowing and debt across the UK.

    • Data dashboards
    • Research Briefing
    • Economic situation
    • International trade
    • Public spending
    • Tax
    • Work and incomes
    • Local data
    • Work and incomes data
  • Research Briefing

    How do public inquiries operate in other countries?

    Tuesday, 08 September, 2026

    Many countries have an equivalent to the UK public inquiry system. New Zealand, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Ireland all manage inquiries in different ways.

    • Research Briefing
    • Government
  • Research Briefing

    How could public inquiries be reformed?

    Tuesday, 08 September, 2026

    The Inquiries Act 2005 was the last major reform to public inquiries system in the UK. Since then there have been a number of proposals for change.

    • Research Briefing
    • Government
  • Research Briefing

    How much do public inquiries cost and how long do they last?

    Tuesday, 08 September, 2026

    There is wide variation in how much public inquiries cost and how long they last. In 2026 prices, the median statutory inquiry costs £6,600 per day.

    • Research Briefing
    • Government
  • Data dashboards,Research Briefing

    Public inquiries established under the Inquiries Act 2005

    Tuesday, 08 September, 2026

    Use our interactive dashboard to explore the cost and duration of statutory public inquiries since 2005, alongside key facts about each inquiry.

    • Data dashboards
    • Research Briefing
    • Government
  • Research Briefing

    Armenia’s 2026 election: Where next for the country?

    Tuesday, 08 September, 2026

    Following parliamentary elections in June 2026, Armenia's efforts diversify its foreign policy look set to continue.

    • Research Briefing
    • Elections
    • EU institutions
    • Europe
    • Institutions
    • The EU
  • Research Briefing

    Government support for public confidence in the police

    Tuesday, 08 September, 2026

    There will be a Westminster Hall debate on government support for public confidence in the police on 9 September 2026. The debate will be opened by Jonathan Hinder MP.

    • Research Briefing
    • Police
  • Research Briefing

    Business rates

    Monday, 07 September, 2026

    A brief guide to the system of non-domestic rating, better known as ‘business rates’.

    • Research Briefing
    • Local government
    • Tax
  • Research Briefing

    Social Housing Bill [HL] 2026-27

    Monday, 07 September, 2026

    The Social Housing Bill [HL] 2026-27 is scheduled to have its second reading in the House of Commons on 10 September 2026.

    • Research Briefing
    • Housing and planning
    • Rented housing
  • Research Briefing

    The Parliament Acts

    Monday, 07 September, 2026

    The Parliament Acts allow bills to be presented for Royal Assent without the consent of the House of Lords. How and when are these powers used?

    • Research Briefing
    • Parliament
  • Research Briefing

    Sovereign Grant Bill 2026-27

    Monday, 07 September, 2026

    A briefing on the Sovereign Grant Bill 2026-27, which amends the Sovereign Grant Act 2011. The Sovereign Grant funds the Monarch's official duties as head of state.

    • Research Briefing
    • Monarchy
    • Parliament
  • Research Briefing

    Government funding for local pharmacies

    Monday, 07 September, 2026

    A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 9 September 2026 on Government funding for local pharmacies.

    • Research Briefing
    • Health services
    • Medicine
  • Data dashboards,Research Briefing

    Constituency data: Dentists and dental practices

    Monday, 07 September, 2026

    Interactive dashboard showing data on dentists in England, including access to dentistry, the number of dentists and a list of NHS dental practices. 

    • Data dashboards
    • Research Briefing
    • Health services
    • Health data
    • Local data

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