Research Briefing
The Access to Work scheme provides practical advice and support to disabled people and their employers with the intention of helping more disabled people start or stay in work. There has been a big increase in take up in recent years leading to the number of outstanding applications increasing from 6,900 to 66,700 in a four year period.
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How Trading Standards, the police and other agencies are tackling "dodgy shops"
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In the 2024 Autumn Budget the Chancellor announced the introduction of VAT on private school fees from 1 January 2025. This briefing discusses the background to the government's decision and the legislation to bring it into effect.
Research Briefing
There will be a Westminster hall debate on a petition on NHS breast screening on Monday 29 June 2026. This debate will be led by Irene Campbell MP.
Research Briefing
On Monday 29 June 2026, the House of Commons will consider estimates of spending and priorities of the Ministry of Justice and the Home Office, in so far as it relates to criminal justice. The debate will be opened by Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown MP, Dame Karen Bradley MP, and Andy Slaughter MP.
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In 2024, 10.4% of adults in the UK were current smokers. This is the lowest figure since the series began.
Research Briefing
The Bank of England has held UK interest rates at 3.75% for the fourth month in a row following continued concerns about inflation.
Research Briefing
On Tuesday 30 June 2026, the House of Commons will consider estimates of spending of the Department of Health and Social Care relating to pharmaceutical procurement.
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This briefing sets out the legal obligations of employers to safeguard the health and safety of employees and workers when working in hot weather.
Research Briefing
Israel-Hezbollah fighting continued into June. Issues in talks include disarming Hezbollah and both Israel and Hezbollah withdrawing from southern Lebanon.
Research Briefing
On 19 June 2026 two passenger trains collided near Bedford. This briefing provides an overview of safety on the railway in Great Britain.
Research Briefing
An Estimates Day debate has been scheduled for 29 June on the spending of the Northern Ireland Office.
Research Briefing
Frequently Asked Questions about autism statistics in England, including new and closed referrals, waiting lists, and waiting times.
Research Briefing
This briefing explains what government debt is, how much there is of it, and the interest payments made on it.
Research Briefing
Local agencies have various powers to respond to anti-social behaviour. These powers are being strengthened by the Crime and Policing Act 2026.
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