Research Briefing
Eurostar and potential competitors
Four potential competitors to Eurostar have aspirations to operate international rail services between Great Britain and Europe through the Channel Tunnel
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Research Briefing
Debate on impact of the 2016 EU membership referendum on the UK
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on 2 September 2026 on the impact of the 2016 EU membership referendum on the UK. Pete Wishart MP (SNP) will lead the debate.
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Research Briefing
Frequently asked questions: Cuba’s humanitarian crisis and US tensions in 2026
Cuba is experiencing a significant humanitarian crisis. US President Donald Trump has been increasing political and economic pressure on Cuba, adding new sanctions on the island's oil imports.
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Arts and cultural education for children and young people in England
An overview of arts education in England and across the UK, covering the school curriculum, wider government programmes, funding and recent policy changes.
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Is the UK prepared for heatwaves?
Amid multiple heatwaves this summer, is the UK is prepared for extreme heat? This briefing provides an overview of the risk posed by heatwaves, government policy, progress and stakeholder comment.
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Railways: safety
On 13 August a passenger train derailed near Lewes, and on 19 June two passenger trains collided near Bedford. This briefing provides an overview of safety on the railway in Great Britain.
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Safe and legal humanitarian routes to the UK
What authorised immigration routes are available to people wanting to come to the UK for humanitarian reasons, how many people use them, and what are the government's plans for new schemes?
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Family hubs: from Sure Start to Best Start
An overview of government policy on children’s centres and family hubs since 1997.
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UK parliamentary by-elections since 1945
This list notes the number of by-elections by session since 1945-46 together with a list of the the successful candidates in by-elections since 2005.
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Research Briefing
Military assistance to Ukraine: What has changed since January 2025?
How has military assistance to Ukraine changed since January 2025 when US President Donald Trump took office?
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Research Briefing
UK aid and women and girls
The development challenges facing women and girls, how much UK and global aid is spent on gender equality, and UK policy and action.
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UK aid and climate change
Sets out the potential effects of climate change on global development goals, UK Government aid strategies on climate change, and how UK aid is spent.
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Gambling regulation in Great Britain
The government, the Gambling Commission, and local authorities are responsible for regulating gambling in Great Britain.
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Research Briefing
Ceuta: Migrant crossings and European reaction
The crossing of over 70,000 migrants into the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta in July 2026 led to concerns being raised about the security of the EU's external borders
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Proposals for a Coalition of the Willing in Ukraine
Part of proposals for securing any future peace deal in Ukraine is the deployment of a European-led multinational force, or Coalition of the Willing.
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